Age categories are determined by the runner’s age on race day, for both men and women, apart from Juniors. The Junior Category is determined by the runner’s age on 31 December of the year of the event, for both men and women.
Open | N/A |
Junior | U/20 |
Veteran | 40 – 49 |
Master | 50 – 59 |
Grand Master | 60 – 69 |
Great Grand Master | 70+ |
Substitutions are permissible until 14 April 2023 via the Entry Ninja platform.
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K adheres to the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. This is noted on our entry system and when you register; you must agree to this policy. You may not give your race number to another individual – doing so could result in your disqualification, as well as the disqualification of the runner using your race number.
The entry fee for this year’s event is not transferrable to next year’s event. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. – there are no exceptions.
Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Seeding Chart
Age Group | Men | Women |
Open | 31:00 (03:05 p/km) | 40:00 (03:53 p/km) |
Junior | 36:00 (03:36 p/km) | 45:30 (04:33 p/km) |
35 - 39 | 35:00 (03:30 p/km) | 44:00 (04:24 p/km) |
40 - 49 | 38:00 (03:48 p/km) | 47:00 (04:42 p/km) |
50 - 59 | 42:00 (04:12 p/km) | 49:30 (04:57 p/km) |
60 - 69 | 53:00 (05:18 p/km) | 54:00 (05:24 p/km) |
70+ | 1:02:00 (06:12 p/km) | 1:10:00 (07:00 p/km) |
Prize Money
South African Athletes
International Athletes
To be announced shortly.
DATES | TIMES |
11 May 2023 | 10h00 – 19h00 |
12 May 2023 | 10h00 – 19h00 |
13 May 2023 | 09h00 – 14h00 |
Before arriving at Race Pack Collection, ensure you have the following with you:
If you are collecting on behalf of another runner, you need to bring along the following:
NO Race Pack Collection on the day of the event nor after the event.
NO Race Packs will be given to entrants after the event.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY RACE ENVELOPE
Club Runner
Display your ASA licence number on the back and front of your t-shirt.
Place the event race number over the front ASA licence number with the header displaying as per the image below.
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Non-Club Runner
Display your race number on the front of your t-shirt.
Display your ASA temporary licence number on the back of your t-shirt.
(Visual for reference only)
To be announced shortly.
There is ample parking in the city surrounding the Grand Parade and Finish area.
Please park your vehicle and make your way to Grand Parade, there you will get onto the MyCiTi buses which will transport you to the start at Woodbridge Island, Milnerton.
Please park your vehicle and make your way to GRAND PARADE, there you will get onto the MyCiTi buses which will transport you to the start at Woodbridge Island, Milnerton.
The first bus will leave GRAND PARADE from 06h30 onwards. The last bus leaves the City for Milnerton at 08h30. If you miss this you won’t make it to the start, so please ensure you arrive early.
Time your arrival to ensure that you arrive at the Grand Parade 2 hours prior to your allocated batch start time.
Start Precinct: Woodbridge Island, Milnerton
Race Start Time: 09h00
Runners are seeded according to the time indicated during the entry process.
Batch times to be confirmed.
To be announced shortly.
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K will once again be the most exciting route to run with activity and entertainment along the way – dancers, cheerleaders, marimba bands, drummers and so much more!
Finish: Lower Long Street, Cape Town
We invite you to enjoy the post race celebrations on the Cullinan Lawns.
Race Number Positioning:
Licensed Club Runners:
(Visual for reference only)
Race Number Positioning:
Temporary licensed Runners:
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Contender Programme
Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Seeding Chart
Age Group | Men | Women |
Open | 31:00 (03:05 p/km) | 40:00 (03:53 p/km) |
Junior | 36:00 (03:36 p/km) | 45:30 (04:33 p/km) |
35 - 39 | 35:00 (03:30 p/km) | 44:00 (04:24 p/km) |
40 - 49 | 38:00 (03:48 p/km) | 47:00 (04:42 p/km) |
50 - 59 | 42:00 (04:12 p/km) | 49:30 (04:57 p/km) |
60 - 69 | 53:00 (05:18 p/km) | 54:00 (05:24 p/km) |
70+ | 1:02:00 (06:12 p/km) | 1:10:00 (07:00 p/km) |
Prize Money
South African Athletes
International Athletes
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport’s core focus is to tackle doping in sport in order to ensure a culture of ethics and fair play within South Africa. We’re passionate about sport and we’re passionate about our nation’s sporting heroes setting a good example for the younger generation. Not only would we like our athletes to compete drug-free, but we also want them to be proud to say no to doping. The Drug-Free Sport Act* gives the Institute authority and jurisdiction to carry out drug testing across all sports codes. By doing so we’re inspiring a drug-free sports culture all South Africans can be proud of.
Do you believe in playing fair? Are you a supporter of drug-free sport? Take the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport’s “I Play Fair” pledge now to show your commitment to competing clean. All you need to do is go to http://www.drugfreesport.org.za/, click on the I Play Fair tag and fill in the details as requested. By doing so you will say no to doping.
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