This Mother’s Day – Sunday, 10 May 2026 – one lucky runner in the Mother City will drive away in a brand-new Chery Vehicle, valued at R279 900, at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K.
As the proud Vehicle Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since 2022, Chery South Africa has already rewarded eighteen fortunate participants with vehicles. The most recent winner drove home in his brand-new Chery at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K the first Sunday in March, officially kicking off the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series season in spectacular style.
“We are excited to bring the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to Cape Town with a standout race experience – highlighted by the opportunity for one fortunate runner to drive away in a brand-new vehicle,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Our steadfast partnership with Chery South Africa continues to enhance the event experience by rewarding participants and adding an extra dimension of excitement on race day. A prize of this calibre enhances the race-day experience while underscoring our shared goal of inspiring active lifestyles and unforgettable moments for runners and their supporters.”
Chery’s Vehicle Range reflects a blend of style, versatility, and modern technology – qualities that resonate with runners. By rewarding one lucky participant with a vehicle that embodies practicality and performance, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K reinforces its reputation as more than a race – it is a celebration of achievement and community spirit.
“We are excited to celebrate Cape Town’s vibrant running community,” says Tony Liu, CEO of Chery South Africa. “By rewarding one lucky participant with a Chery vehicle, we honour the dedication of runners and the energy of the Mother City. Cape Town’s iconic landscapes and active lifestyle reflect the versatility and spirit of our vehicles, and we are proud to support an event that brings people together in pursuit of health, achievement, and community.”
To stand a chance to win the Chery at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, you must:
- Register for the event and pay the entry fee.
- Collect your race number during the designated collection period.
- Be at the start line on event day and complete the 10km route.
EVENT DATES: 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
| Sunday 01 March 2026 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K Elite Men’s Winner: Adriaan Wildschutt (RSA) 27:47 Elite Women’s Winner: Brenda Jepchirchir (KEN) 30:15 |
| Sunday 10 May 2026 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K |
| Start Time: 09:00 | |
| Start Venue: Marine Drive, Milnerton | |
| Finish Venue: Cape Town CBD | |
| Entry Fee: Licensed Runner: R255.00 Temporary License: R60.00 | |
| Entries Close: Monday 04 May 2026 or once capacity has been reached | |
| Sunday 12 July 2026 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K |
| Thursday 24 September 2026 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K |
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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/