Jozi runners will be happy to hear that the much-anticipated PUMA NITRO DEMO RUNs will kick off this week with the PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #1 taking place on Saturday, 05 August 2023 at Marks Park (Judith Rd, Emmarentia) at 08:00.
“We’re excited to kickstart the action of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K by inviting runners and walkers to a series of fun-filled PUMA NITRO DEMO RUNs in the buildup to race day,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Runners will get the unique opportunity to #WearTest PUMA’s newest range of running shoes. This will allow them to identify the PUMA shoe that best fits their running needs. To make things easier, PUMA’s technical team will be available at each DEMO RUN to provide invaluable guidance.”
“Whether you race, jog, or walk, bring your family and friends for an unforgettable experience with like-minded individuals,” continues Meyer. “Look forward to making new running buddies. The DEMO RUNs are open to all club and non-club runners and walkers and are free of charge. Plus, all participants stand a chance to win amazing prizes courtesy of PUMA South Africa. Remember to grab your lucky draw ticket after completing your 5km run/walk. Join us to test a pair of PUMA NITRO running shoes and get ready to #RunYourCity #fueledbyNITRO.”
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EVENT INFORMATION: PUMA NITRO DEMO RUNS
| Event: | Date: | Time: | Venue: | Address: |
| PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #1 | Saturday 05 August 2023 | 08:00 | Marks Park | Judith Rd, Emmarentia |
| PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #2 | Thursday, 17 August 2023 | 08:00 | Venue to be announced | |
| PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #3 | Sunday, 20 August 2023 | 08:00 | Venue to be announced | |
| PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #4 | Saturday 02 September 2023 | 08:00 | Venue to be announced |
EVENT INFORMATION: 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
| Date: | Sunday 24 September 2023 |
| Start Time: | 08:00 |
| Start & Finish Venue: | Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg |
| Entry Fee: |
Standard Entry: · Licenced Runners R240.00 · Temp Licence: R60.00 Standard Entry Includes: · Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt · Absa Peak Cap · Absa Drawstring Bag · Absa Socks · Absa Shoelaces · DHL Water Bottle · Race Number with Timing Chip · Lively Sponsor Route Entertainment Points · Amazing Route Entertainment Points from Start to Finish · 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route · Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service · Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal · Transport Service (to start and from finish) |
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K online entrants can choose to support four local charities: 1. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), 2. Cotlands, 3. Johannesburg SPCA and 4. Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.
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/
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 R308 900.00 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.
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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/
