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The Sappi Tuks Night Race is stepping up its performance game.
Race organizers TuksSport and title sponsor Sappi are proud to announce Joma Sport as the Official Technical Partner for the 2026 Sappi Tuks Night Race.
Joma, the renowned Spanish sports brand, is one of the world’s leading performance apparel and footwear labels, with a strong global presence in running, football, tennis and padel. Known for its blend of European design, innovation and high-performance technology, Joma will bring a fresh, premium touch to Pretoria’s biggest night run.
As technical partner, Joma will provide the official kit for the race crew.
“We are thrilled to welcome Joma Sport to the Sappi Tuks Night Race family,”says Joshua Chitsika, Deputy Director, Enterprises and Services, TuksSport. “Joma is a powerful global brand with Spanish heritage and a deep commitment to performance and innovation. As partners for iconic races like the Two Oceans Marathon and The Soweto Marathon, Joma brings proven experience from South Africa’s biggest stages. We believe their involvement will significantly elevate the Sappi Tuks Night Race and our broader Tuks Races portfolio, delivering a world-class experience for every runner where comfort, quality and style light up the night.”
“This partnership is about more than apparel," says Ernst Van Den Bergh.” “Joma is passionate about running and community. Partnering with Sappi and TuksSport for the Sappi Tuks Night Race allows us to connect with thousands of runners in one of South Africa’s most exciting races. We are proud to be the brand that helps them run the night.”
“With Sappi celebrating 90 years, our vision through our Thrive Strategy continues to be about partnerships that enable people to thrive,” says Michelle Le Roux, Public Relations and Marketing Lead, Sappi Southern Africa. “Joma’s commitment to quality and performance complements both Sappi’s Thrive Strategy and UP’s Thrive UP 2038 strategy. Together, we are ensuring runners don’t just run – they thrive.”
Race Details
Date: 9 September 2026
Venue: Hillcrest Sports Campus, University of Pretoria
Start Time: 18:30
Entries: Now open on Entry Ninja
● Official Technical Partner: Joma Sport – Spanish Performance Brand
● Title Sponsor: Sappi
● Official Sportainment Partner: TuksFM
● Official Hydration Partner: USN
About Joma Sport:
Founded in Spain in 1965, Joma Sport is a global leader in sports apparel, footwear and equipment. With presence in over 70 countries, Joma is the official technical sponsor for numerous federations, clubs and athletes worldwide, and is renowned for combining cutting-edge performance technology with distinctive Spanish design.
About the Sappi Tuks Night Race:
Hosted by TuksSport at the University of Pretoria, Hillcrest Sports Campus, the Sappi Tuks Night Race is Pretoria’s ultimate night running experience, combining sport, neon lights, music and community. Enter today and run the night. Own the light. Live the Tuks Experience.
About the Sappi Tuks Night Race
The Sappi Tuks Night Race is Pretoria’s premier night running experience, combining sport, neon, music and community on the University of Pretoria’s Hillcrest Sports Campus.
About TuksSport
TuksSport, the Sport Department at the University of Pretoria, has positioned itself, both locally and internationally, as a leader in the fields of participation in sport and managing and coaching sport. We offer a professional home for athletes and volunteers who participate in our programmes. As a catalyst for the development of sport, TuksSport adds value and contributes towards sustainable sport programmes for the broader South African community.
With a diverse range of over 30 sporting codes, our campus offers something for everyone. Whether you are a beginner seeking to explore a new sport or an athlete with a high-level profile, our home provides exceptional sporting opportunities worldwide.
We not only focus on top performers but also on club contestants and recreational participants. The high-performance programme provides services that range from scientific and medical to sports testing, fitness, technical and tactical expertise, sports injuries, and sport psychology support.
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