One of South Africa’s most seasoned middle-distance athletes, be it on the road, the track or in cross country, Elroy Gelant is excited to toe-the-line at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K this coming Sunday 02 April 2023.
The South African 5000m record holder – 13:04.88 (Hengelo, 2016) has represented South Africa on 21 occasions, racking up two Olympic performances, an African Championships silver, and a World University Games Bronze Medal in the process.
Gelant is a regular at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, being one of the athletes who has been on this journey since the Series inception in 2015 and with his aggressive front running style, he has kept many a race honest.
“I am in much better shape than previous times before the other Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series races,” says Gelant. “I am really looking forward to a fast time, especially with some of the speed work that we’ve been doing in preparation for the track. I’m looking forward to the opening. My target will be a sub28:30. I’d be satisfied with that.”
“The Absa races (referring to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series) are close to my heart,” continues Gelant. “It’s one of the best, or the best organized races in South Africa. It provides us, as South Africans, with the opportunity to showcase our talent and to really run fast. The races attract world class athletes that we can test ourselves against.”
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K has attracted an impressive list of local and international athletes including the likes of: Daniel Ebenyo (Kenya), Isaac Kibet (Uganda), Stephen Mokoka (South Africa), Precious Mashele (South Africa), Melikhaya Frans (South Africa), Diana Chesang (Kenya), Neheng Khatala (Lesotho) and Glenrose Xaba (South Africa) to mention just a few.
EVENT INFORMATION: 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
| 1. Sunday 02 April 2023 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K |
| Start & Finish Venue: Kings Beach Precinct | |
| Start Time: 07:00 | |
| Entry Fee: 1. Standard Entry: Licenced Runners R240.00 Temp Licence: R20.00 Standard Entry Includes: · Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt · Absa Drawstring Bag · Absa Peak Cap · Absa Socks · DHL Water Bottle · Race Number with Timing Chip · Sponsor Route Entertainment Points · Lively Route Entertainment Points · 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route · Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service · Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal | |
| · Gold Package: R1200.00 Gold Package Includes: · Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt · Absa Drawstring Bag · Absa Peak Cap · Absa Socks · DHL Water Bottle · Exclusive Gold Package Gifts · Race Number with Timing Chip · Access to Pre-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments) · Preferential Start Seeding · Sponsor Route Entertainment Points · Lively Route Entertainment Points · 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route · Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service · Access to Post-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments, massage, ablution facilities) · Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal | |
| 2. Sunday 14 May 2023 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K |
| 3. Sunday 09 July 2023 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K |
| 4. Sunday 27 August 2023 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K |
| 5. Sunday 24 September 2023 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K |
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K proudly supports two local charities: the Reach For A Dream Gqeberha and Garden Region and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha. When entering the event online runners are urged to show their support by donating to either or both worthy causes.
WIN A CHERY TIGGO 4 PRO URBAN VEHICLE: One lucky entrant will go home with a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicle valued at over R289 000.00 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and event partners Chery South Africa and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. To be in the running to win this fantastic prize the following three boxes need to be ticked: you need to enter the event (and pay the entry fee), collect your race number (during the stipulated race pack collection times) and be on the start line on event day.
PRIZE PURSE: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series boasts an impressive, combined Prize Purse of R 1 560 000.00 in 2023. Each of the five events will be assigned R312 000.00 in prize money of which R252 000.00 will be allocated towards the Open Category (R126 000.00 going to Top 10 Open Men’s and R126 000.00 to Top 10 Open Women’s), and R60 000 towards Age Categories (Junior, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69 and 70+ Age Categories). To view the prize purse breakdown please visit https://runyourcityseries.com/
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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/
