With exercise and a positive mindset playing a vital role in his recovery, cancer survivor Rodney Reynders from Umhlanga Rocks, KZN, is excited to once again take on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 13 July 2025.
In August 2022, Reynders was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer that had spread to his lungs. He was accepted into a clinical trial for immunotherapy and began treatment in September 2022. At the time of diagnosis, the tumour on his kidney measured 81mm, and there were 24 cancerous spots in his lungs, including one tumour measuring 11mm. Today, his lungs are clear, and the tumour on his kidney has reduced to 45mm.
“Thankfully, my treatment is going well – especially considering I was given just 7 to 15 months to live. That was 2 years and 7 months ago,” says a grateful and upbeat Reynders. “My advice to anyone facing a similar journey is to have faith, stay positive, keep moving if you can, and lean on the support of family and friends.”
Having made his debut at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2024, Reynders describes the experience with great enthusiasm: “It’s a brilliant event and an unforgettable experience,” he exclaims. “Running through the streets of Durban, which were so clean and vibrant – hats off to the organisers!”
He adds in closing: “Exercise is not only beneficial for the body but also for the mind. It has played a key role in helping me fight this disease. A cancer diagnosis is life-altering, but with the right treatment, a strong mindset, faith, and the support of loved ones, you can keep moving forward. And if you’re able to, exercise — it truly helps in more ways than you can imagine.”
“Rodney is a true inspiration, and we’re honoured to welcome him back to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2025,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “His strength, positivity, and passion for life perfectly reflect the spirit of this event. It’s stories like his that remind us what running is really all about – resilience, community, and celebrating every step of the journey.”
EVENT DATES: Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
| Date: | Sunday 13 July 2025 |
| Start Time: | 08:00 |
| Start Venue: | Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (MY) |
| Finish Venue: | Durban Beachfront (Golden Mile) |
| Entry Fee: | Licensed Runner: R255.00 Temporary License: R50.00 Entry Includes: Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Event Performance T-shirt Absa Entrant Gifts Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Finisher’s Medal Race Number with Timing Chip Impressive Sponsor Activations Lively Route Entertainment Points 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service Post Event Entertainment |
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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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/
