The 7th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K returns to the majestic city on Sunday, July 7, 2024, and entries are now officially open.
“We are thrilled to open entries for the 7th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Although it’s established itself as one of Durban’s most iconic mass participation road runs that offers participants a unique way to explore the city on foot, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K has also become synonymous with world class performances. The flat and fast course is a major drawcard for elite runners, both local and international, while also providing social runners with an ideal setting to achieve personal best times.”
“The route highlights Durban’s iconic landmarks and offers engaging sponsor activations along the way, complemented by live entertainment from the city’s leading performing arts groups,” continues Meyer. “With its vibrant race day atmosphere, refreshing sea breeze, and breathtaking ocean views, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K has firmly established itself as one of Durban’s and South Africa’s premier must do events.”
Jabulile Nsibanyoni, Head of Sponsorships, Brand and Marketing at Absa, says, “We are thrilled to return to Durban for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K race. This event exemplifies the spirit of community engagement, where participants can make a meaningful impact simply by running or walking. As we lace up our shoes and hit the pavement, we’re not just covering kilometres, but also creating positive change in the communities we call home through our R1 for 1km campaign. For each kilometre run or walked by a Team Absa member on Strava, the bank will donate R1. In 2023, we successfully raised R1 million, and we are aiming for an even higher fundraising target in 2024.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
| Sunday 07 April 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K |
| Sunday 12 May 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K |
| Sunday 07 July 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K |
| Start Venue: Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (MY) | |
| Finish Venue: Durban Beachfront (Golden Mile) | |
| Start Time: 08:00 | |
| Entry Fee: Licenced Runners: R 245.00 Temp Licence: R50.00 Standard Entry Includes: Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt Absa Drawstring Bag Absa Peak Cap Absa Socks Race Number with Timing Chip Amazing Sponsor Route Entertainment Points Lively Route Entertainment Points 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service Pre and Post Event Entertainment Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Finisher’s Medal | |
| Sunday 25 August 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K |
| Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K |
EXCITING NEWS: In 2024, each of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events will showcase unique, city-specific medals, adding a personalized touch to the participant experience reflective of the host city’s essence and character.
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has welcomed the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as the official charity of the entire series of events in 2024. 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.
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Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
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/
