Celebrating its 9th anniversary on Sunday, 12 July 2026, entries for the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will open on Thursday (19 March 2026), inviting runners to experience Durban’s vibrant streets in one of the country’s premier city races.

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is an integral part of the nationwide Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, which brings together runners from across the country to compete in vibrant city streets. The Series kicks off in Gqeberha, before moving to Cape Town, Durban, and Tshwane, and culminating in Joburg. As one of the key stops on the calendar, the Durban race offers participants the chance to challenge themselves, have fun, and experience the energy and excitement that defines the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events.

“We’re excited to officially open entries for the 9th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Over the years, Durban has become one of the standout events on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series calendar, attracting runners from across the country who are eager to take on its scenic routes and vibrant city streets. This year, we’re excited to welcome both seasoned athletes and first-time participants to experience the energy, fun, and sense of community that define the Series. This is more than a race – it’s a celebration of running, the city, and the incredible spirit of South African runners.”

Jabulile Nsibanyoni, Head of Sponsorships at Absa Group says, “We are thrilled to announce our return to Durban for the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this race is for everyone. You can run, walk, or jog your way through, soaking in the ocean views and contributing to charity along the way. We invite the community of Durban to join us and share their unique stories as we lace up our shoes and take our running stories to the streets.”

EVENT DATES: 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series

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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/