A stylish Chery Vehicle, valued at R269 900, will be up for grabs at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA on Sunday, 1 March 2026.

As the proud vehicle partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since 2022, to date Chery South Africa has rewarded seventeen lucky participants with vehicles across the 2022 to 2025 editions.

“We’re proud to kick off the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in Gqeberha with real excitement – starting with one lucky runner driving home in a stylish Chery Vehicle,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Our long‑standing partnership with Chery South Africa has been instrumental in elevating the overall race experience, bringing added energy and reward to participants while reinforcing our commitment to delivering unforgettable events. Offering a prize of this calibre not only adds an extra layer of buzz on race day but also celebrates the dedication of our runners and the vibrant support of their families and communities.”

Building on the excitement of the prize, Tony Liu, CEO of Chery South Africa, shares why Chery is the perfect vehicle for the event and what it means to give one away to a lucky runner.

“We’re thrilled to offer a Chery Vehicle as a standout prize at the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K. The vehicle is a stylish, versatile compact SUV that reflects the spirit of this iconic event. Its combination of bold design, advanced technology, and comfort makes it an ideal vehicle for families and active lifestyles, whether you’re tackling coastal roads, heading out on weekend trips, or navigating city streets. We’re proud to support the running community and reward one lucky participant with a vehicle that embodies performance, practicality and everyday enjoyment.”

To stand a chance to win the Chery at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K, you must:

1. Register for the event and pay the entry fee.
2. Collect your race number during the designated collection period.
3. Be at the start line on event day and complete the 10km route.

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/