The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES heads to Tshwane in August (Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday, 24 August) and Joburg in September (Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Wednesday, 24 September), runners have two more opportunities to compete for their share of the 2025 combined prize purse. South Africa’s top elite athletes will also be racing for groundbreaking prize incentives offered exclusively to SA competitors.
“The first three events of the 2025 Series delivered world-class, nail-biting performances in Gqeberha, Cape Town, and Durban,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “We’re excited to carry that momentum into Tshwane before wrapping up the season in Joburg. It’s inspiring to see South African athletes consistently raising the bar. We’re witnessing times being shattered that many once thought were out of reach, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see these breakthroughs happening within the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES.”
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES boasts an unprecedented “SA Athlete Prize Incentive Programme” for 2025. Applying to all five races, the incentive schedule offers bonuses for exceptional performances. In the men’s category, bonuses will start for times faster than 28 minutes, with a substantial R200 000.00 bonus for breaking the 27-minute barrier. For women, bonuses begin for times faster than 32:08 minutes, with an impressive R200 000.00 incentive for breaking the 30:23 mark.
To further raise the stakes, a bonus of R50 000.00 will be awarded to the South African athlete who breaks the SA 10km record (at the time of the race). It is important to note that the R50 000.00 will be awarded to the fastest time.
To view the 2025 Prize Purse Breakdown and SA Athlete Incentive Schedule, visit https://runyourcityseries.com/
To date, an impressive total of R530 000 in SA Athlete Incentive Prize Money was earned following the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K, Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K and Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2025.
EVENT DATES: 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
| Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K | Date: Sunday 24 August 2025 |
| Start Time: 08:00 | |
| Start Venue: Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Tshwane | |
| Finish Venue: Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Tshwane | |
| Entry Fee: Licensed Runner: R255.00 Temporary License: R70.00 | |
| ENTRIES OPEN: Monday 02 June 2025 ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 15 August 2025 (midnight), or once capacity has been reached. | |
| Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K | Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 |
| Start Time: 08:00 | |
| Start Venue: Lilian Ngoyi Street | |
| Finish Venue: Rahima Moosa Street | |
| Entry Fee: Licensed Runner: R255.00 Temporary License: R60.00 | |
| ENTRIES OPEN: Tuesday 17 June 2025 ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 15 September 2025 (midnight), or once capacity has been reached. | |
| Absa RUN YOUR CITY Heritage Double Entry fast-tracked by Gautrain | Entry Fee: R595.00 |
| Entry Includes: Entry into both the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K and Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K Runner goodie bag as part of their entry containing an event performance t-shirt, a pair of Versus Socks, peak cap and drawstring bag compliments Absa. Applicable race numbers, timing chips etc. purposed for each event. Exclusive Gautrain Arm Warmers (promotional gift) An Exclusive Absa RUN YOUR CITY Heritage performance t-shirt Enjoy a complimentary boerie roll and beer from the Heritage Bar at Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia (Tshwane) and Mary Fitzgerald Square (Joburg). Fast-Tracked registration at both event race pack collections Complimentary Gautrain transportation on race day for both events Inclusion of runner temp licences (valued at R130 should an entrant not be a registered club runner) Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K and Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K Finisher’s Medals | |
| ENTRIES OPEN: Monday 02 June 2025 ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 15 August 2025 (midnight), or once capacity has been reached. |
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES proudly supports the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as the official charity of the entire series of events. A non-profit leader in the fight against cancer since 1931, CANSA enables research, educates the public and advocates for and supports all people affected by cancer, while leading SA towards a cancer-free society. When entering an Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES event online, runners can show their support by donating towards CANSA.
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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 comprises five 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) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016). 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/