Sweat Debt 2026 is a free running and walking challenge hosted by OP Athlete Supply, in collaboration with KiloEaters and Gilnokie.

Participants have a set period to complete a distance challenge and log their activity on Strava.

Anyone can participate, worldwide.

• You must be 18 years or older, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
• Participation is free.
• Participants outside South Africa are welcome to join but will not be eligible for physical rewards (socks or spot prizes).

You choose one option:

• 🏃‍♂️ Runners: 70 km
• 🚶‍♀️ Walkers: 45 km
  

You can complete your kilometres on road, trail, or treadmill.

All kilometres must be:

Tracked and recorded on Strava

• Logged during the official campaign period
• Set to Public (“Everyone”) visibility
  

Only your own recorded activities count.

Yes. To qualify, you must:

1. Join the Kiloeaters Run Club

2. Tag the Kiloeaters and mention "Sweat Debt" in the description. Note: We can only see your run if your profile is public.

Check the following:

1. Did you join the Strava club?
2. Is your activity set to Public?
3. Is the activity type correct (Run or Walk)?

1. #OPAthlete
2. #SweatDebt

Yes. You must join the official KiloEaters WhatsApp group to receive:

1. Important campaign updates
2. Reward notifications
3. Admin communication

If you’re not in the group, you may miss key information.

Participants who successfully complete the event and meet all qualification requirements will receive:

One FREE pair of limited-edition KiloEater x OP Athlete x Sweat Debt Gilnokie socks.

Additional spot prizes and shoe giveaways may be awarded but are not guaranteed.

Only one reward per person is permitted.

Socks will only go into production after Strava data has been verified and successful completion confirmed.

Once production is complete:

• Qualifying participants will receive a unique email code
• The code can be used to check out the socks for free on the OP Athlete website
• Socks will be shipped to a valid South African delivery address
  

Rewards are limited and available while stocks last.

No. Rewards are:

• Non-transferable
• Not exchangeable
• Not redeemable for cash

Participants may be disqualified if they:

• Submit false or manipulated activity data
• Use multiple accounts
• Act dishonestly or against the spirit of the challenge
  

All decisions by OP Athlete are final.

We collect limited data required to run the campaign, including:

• Name and contact details
• Strava activity data (for verification)
• WhatsApp group participation
• Shipping details

Read more here

Your data is used to:

• Administer the challenge
• Verify completion
• Communicate updates
• Distribute rewards
• Share relevant future OP Athlete communication
  

Yes. By participating, you agree that OP Athlete, KiloEaters, and Gilnokie may use:

• Your name
• Strava username
• Profile image
• Activity data
• Photos or content shared during the event

This may be used for marketing, leaderboards, and promotional content, without additional compensation.