The excitement surrounding the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K shifts into another gear, with Chery South Africa, the Official Vehicle Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, giving one lucky participant the opportunity to drive away in a brand-new Chery vehicle valued at R279 900 on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Marking the Series’ expansion into its sixth host city, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K will bring a unique blend of elite competition, mass participation, entertainment and city pride to Mangaung.
“The inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K is already set to be a special occasion as we bring the Series to a new city and introduce the Free State running community to the unique experience that is RUN YOUR CITY,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Thanks to our valued partnership with Chery South Africa, we can add another exciting element to the day by giving one lucky participant the opportunity to drive away in a brand-new vehicle. We can’t wait to see the excitement when the lucky winner is revealed.”
The Chery vehicle giveaway has become one of the most anticipated race-day experiences across the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, with 21 runners having driven away in Chery vehicles since 2022. Now, for the first time, a runner in Mangaung will have the opportunity to claim the coveted prize, adding another exciting dimension to the inaugural event.
“Chery is proud to be part of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series as it makes its debut in Mangaung,” says Tony Liu, CEO of Chery South Africa. “The opportunity to reward one lucky participant with a Chery vehicle in a city that is experiencing the Series for the first time is incredibly exciting. We look forward to sharing this memorable moment with the Mangaung community and welcoming our newest Chery family member.”
To stand a chance to win a Chery Vehicle at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K, you must:
- Register for the event and pay the entry fee.
- Collect your race number during the designated collection period.
- Be at the start line on event day and complete the 10km route.
EVENT DATES: 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K
| Date: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
| Start Time: | 07:00 |
| Start Line: | Sir George Grey Street exit of Grey College |
| Finish Line: | Kings Way (Bloemfontein) |
| Entry Fee: | Entry Fee: R 255 (Licensed Runner) Temp License Fee: R70 |
| Entry Fee Includes: | Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt Absa Drawstring Bag Absa Peak Cap Absa Socks Race Number & Timing Chip Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal Major Sponsor Activations Route Entertainment Points 3 x Refreshment stations on route Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service Post Event Entertainment |
| Entries Open: | Saturday 01 August 2026 |
| Entries Close: | Thursday 08 October 2026 or once capacity has been reached |
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Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
WhatsApp Line: 072 042 7613
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com
About Absa
Absa Group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.
Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance. Absa operates in fourteen countries. The Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, and securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States. For further information about Absa Group Limited, please visit www.absa.africa
About the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
A proudly South African mass participation road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has been revolutionizing the sport since 2015. A road running celebration like no other, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series now comprises six unique events namely the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K (launched in 2023), Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (launched in 2015), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (launched in 2017), Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K (launched in 2023), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K (launched in 2026). A diverse road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series integrates businesses, families, investment in community, world class achievement and fun for all participants. For further information please visit https://runyourcityseries.com/