“Not only does the inner-city clean-up contribute to a cleaner, more vibrant city but it also fosters a sense of community pride and unity,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “It’s a wonderful way for residents to come together and prepare the ‘Friendly City’ for an action filled Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K.”
“The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will provide all volunteers with refuse bags and gloves,” continues Meyer. “Once filled, these bags will be collected and disposed of. Your participation not only helps us care for the environment but also contributes to making Gqeberha a more sustainable city. As a token of appreciation, Absa will treat volunteers to delicious breakfast packs and refreshing beverages after the clean-up.”
Single Use Plastic (SUP) Management Campaign: The Gqeberha inner-city ‘Clean Up’ aligns seamlessly with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ SUP Management Campaign, which targets an 85% reduction in single-use plastics across all five events.
“Our vision is to create a mass participation road running series that is environmentally conscious, showcasing the beauty of our host cities while honoring their communities, talents, and the sport itself,” emphasizes Meyer. “Building on our partnership with #RunClean, we will once again have designated ‘litter zones’ along the route to maintain a litter-free environment. Additionally, we urge participants to support #ICarryMyOwn by bringing their own water bottles to reduce waste. These water bottles can be filled at the refreshment stations on route. We’re thrilled to be back in the stunning city of Gqeberha and can’t wait to #RunYourCity alongside thousands of runners.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
| Sunday 07 April 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K |
| Start & Finish Venue: Beach Road, Kings Beach, Humewood, Gqeberha | |
| Start Time: 07:00 | |
| Entry Fee: Licenced Runners R245.00 Temp Licence: R30.00 tandard 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 Series Finisher’s Medal | |
| Sunday 12 May 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K |
| Sunday 07 July 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K |
| 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 for the entire series of events taking place in Gqeberha, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane and Joburg 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.
WIN A CAR: Celebrating its second anniversary in the friendly city on Sunday 07 April 2024, all entrants of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will have the exciting chance to win a brand-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle valued from R279 000. To qualify for a chance to win this incredible prize, runners need to complete three simple steps: first, register for the event and pay the entry fee; second, collect your race number during the designated race pack collection times; and finally, ensure you’re on the start line on event day.
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Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com / https://www.southernsun.com/garden-court-kings-beach
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/
