One lucky Durban runner will drive home in a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle, valued from R269,900, at the 8th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 13 July 2025 – courtesy of the event’s official Vehicle Partner, Chery South Africa.
The third event in a five-race series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is a premier road running experience that highlights Durban’s beauty while offering a fast, flat course perfect for both elite and social runners. As part of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES, the race offers an exciting blend of world-class competition, vibrant city experiences, and an electric atmosphere, making it a must-attend event for running enthusiasts.
“We are excited to return to Durban this July, bringing another world-class road racing experience for both elite athletes and social runners,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “One of the standout features of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES is our incredible Chery vehicle giveaway in every host city. Thanks to our valued partnership with Chery South Africa, this tradition continues in 2025, and one lucky Durban entrant will drive home in a cutting-edge Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT. The excitement around the Chery giveaway always adds to the vibrant atmosphere of race day, making the event even more special. We truly appreciate Chery’s ongoing support and their role in enhancing this unique experience for all runners.”
Tony Liu, CEO of Chery South Africa, shares his enthusiasm: “We are proud to once again be part of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K, an event that embodies energy, passion, and community spirit. This race provides the perfect platform for us to showcase the innovation and quality of Chery vehicles while engaging with runners and supporters who share our drive for excellence. Owning a Chery isn’t just about having a reliable vehicle – it’s about experiencing next-level comfort, technology, and performance. We can’t wait to celebrate an unforgettable race day with all runners – and we’re especially excited to meet the lucky Chery winner and officially welcome them to the Chery South Africa family!”
How to Enter and stand a chance to Win the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle:
Runners must follow three simple steps for a chance to win this incredible prize:
- Register for the event and pay the entry fee.
- Collect your race number during the designated race pack collection period.
- Be at the start line on event day and complete the 10km route.
The winner will only be eligible to claim their Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT prize after successfully finishing the race.
EVENT DATES: 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
| DATE | EVENT | STATUS / RESULTS |
| Sunday 13 April 2025 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K | COMPLETED Elite Man: Adriaan Wildschutt (South Africa) 27:28 Elite Woman: Jane Gati Chacha (Kenya) 31:45 |
| Sunday 11 May 2025 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K | COMING UP NEXT |
| Sunday 13 July 2025 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K | |
| Start Time: 08:00 | ||
| Start Venue: Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (MY) | ||
| Finish Venue: Durban Beachfront (Golden Mile) | ||
| Entry Fee: Licensed Runner: R255.00 Temporary License: R50.00 Entry Includes: Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Event Performance T-shirt Absa Entrant Gifts Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Finisher’s Medal Race Number with Timing Chip Impressive Sponsor Activations Lively Route Entertainment Points 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service Post Event Entertainment | ||
| Sunday 24 August 2025 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K | |
| Wednesday 24 September 2025 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K |
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES proudly supports the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as the official charity of the entire series of events. 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
WhatsApp Line: 072 042 7613
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/
