Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, is calling on all Capetonians to lace up their running shoes and join him at the start line of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 11 May 2025, as the Mother City prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this iconic road running event.
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is a premier mass participation road running event that showcases the vibrant spirit, culture, and scenic beauty of Cape Town. It forms part of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES, a nationally acclaimed series consisting of five mass participation 10km road races hosted across South Africa.
“The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K has had such a positive influence on our city – from showcasing Cape Town’s vibrant spirit and scenic beauty to uniting communities through the shared joy of running,” says Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis. “I’m incredibly excited to be on the start line this year, not necessarily out front with the elites, but right in the middle of the action with the thousands of everyday runners – because that’s where all the fun is!”
Open to runners of all fitness levels, the 10-kilometre route takes participants through iconic city landmarks and diverse neighbourhoods, combining elite athletic performance with community celebration. Known for its electric atmosphere, live entertainment, and world-class organisation, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is one of South Africa’s most exciting and accessible road races.
“I invite all Capetonians to lace up their running shoes and join me as we celebrate our incredible city, its amazing people, and the 10th anniversary of this iconic event,” adds Cape Town Mayor. “With its unique blend of fitness, fun, and community spirit, what better way to celebrate a 10-year milestone than by running side by side through the vibrant streets of Cape Town?”
“It’s truly amazing to welcome Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to the start line of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K in 2025,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES. “Having the Mayor take part in the event alongside thousands of runners is incredibly meaningful to us, as it highlights the spirit of unity and celebration that defines this race. Over the past ten years, we’ve built a fantastic relationship with the City of Cape Town, and without their unwavering support, this event would not have grown into the iconic celebration of sport, culture, and community that it is today.
The city has played a vital role in helping us shape a world-class experience for both elite athletes and everyday runners, and we are immensely grateful. To have the Cape Town Mayor experience the event from the same perspective as thousands of Capetonians is a powerful reminder of what the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is all about – bringing people together, celebrating our beautiful city, and creating memories that last a lifetime.”
EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
| Date: | Sunday 11 May 2025 |
| Start Time: | 09:00 |
| Start Venue: | Marine Drive, Milnerton |
| Finish Venue: | Lower Long Street opposite Absa Building |
| Entry Fee: | Licensed Runner: R255.00Temporary License: R60.00 |
| Entry Includes: | Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Event Performance T-shirt Absa Entrant Gifts Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 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 |
| Entries Close: | Monday, 05 May 2025 (midnight) or once capacity has been reached. |
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.
Facebook: @CapeTown10k
Instagram: @CapeTown10k
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/
