The RUN YOUR CITY SERIES will mark a momentous milestone – 10 years of sensational road running – at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, set to take place in the heart of the Mother City on Sunday, 11 May 2025. Entrants can look forward to an unforgettable on-route experience that truly sets this event apart.
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K route is unforgettable for its stunning coastal and cityscape views. Starting in Milnerton and finishing in the Cape Town CBD, runners are treated to breathtaking ocean vistas, iconic landmarks, and the constant presence of majestic Table Mountain ahead—offering a true taste of the Mother City’s vibrant atmosphere.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be back in Cape Town, the city where the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES first began,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Cape Town always delivers thrilling elite racing, while the atmosphere on route is truly unrivaled. With vibrant Sponsor Route Activations keeping both runners and walkers motivated and entertained every step of the way, there’s no better place to celebrate 10 years of this iconic series. Join us as we mark a decade of unforgettable road running in the Mother City!”
Jabulile Nsibanyoni, Absa’s Head of Sponsorships, says, “We are excited to see you at the starting line of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or a spirited spectator, your presence and stories are crucial to the vibrant tapestry of our community. Join us in running or walking to uplift communities across South Africa through our R1 campaign, designed to make a tangible difference. For every kilometre logged by a Team Absa member on Strava, we pledge to donate R1, reinforcing our commitment to positive change where it’s needed most. Be sure to sign up and follow Team Absa Walk/Run on Strava to start tracking your kilometres and be part of this impactful journey.”
PUMA South Africa has unveiled an exciting new on-route activation for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in 2025. After making its high-energy debut at the Gqeberha race in April, Cape Town runners will get to experience the action firsthand on Sunday, 11 May.
Rae Trew-Browne, PUMA Run Train Marketing Manager, says: “We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new PUMA GO WILD on route activation at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K! Runners can expect an explosion of energy and excitement that captures the spirit of our latest ‘runner’s high’ campaign. Be sure to take plenty of selfies, share the moment on social media, and tag @PUMASouthAfrica – we want to see you in action! It’s not about being the best, it’s about being your best, and we can’t wait to celebrate that with every runner on the day.”
“Chery’s on-route activation at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is designed to uplift and energise runners every step of the way,” confirms Tony Liu, CEO of Chery South Africa. “We want to add a memorable experience that fuels participants’ energy and excitement on race day. We’re also thrilled to once again give away a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT to one lucky entrant, making the event even more rewarding. We look forward to continuing to grow the Chery family, while celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES with all participants!”
EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
| Date: | Sunday 11 May 2025 |
| Start Time: | 09:00 |
| Start Venue: | Marine Drive, Milnerton |
| Finish Venue: | Lower Long Street opposite Absa Building |
| Entry Includes: | Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Event Performance T-shirt Absa Entrant Gifts Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 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 |
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.
Facebook: @CapeTown10k
Instagram: @CapeTown10k
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 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/
