The 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K has officially sold out, reaching a record field of 15 000 runners just over two weeks ahead of race day on Sunday, 11 May. This achievement marks yet another milestone for this world-class series in its 10th anniversary year. It’s two for two so far in 2025, with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K, hosted earlier in April, also selling out ahead of time.
“We’re proud to announce that the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K has officially sold out, with a record 15 000 runners set to take to the streets on Sunday, 11 May,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Spors and Series Founder. “The response from the running community has been phenomenal and is a true reflection of the incredible energy, support, and spirit that defines this event. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES, this sell-out success serves as a powerful indicator of the series’ continuous growth, gaining strength year after year.”
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is a premium mass participation road running event that forms part of the nationally acclaimed Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in Cape Town in 2025, the race offers a 10-kilometre route that highlights the city’s iconic landmarks, vibrant neighbourhoods, and diverse communities. It attracts a combination of elite athletes, club runners, and social runners from across South Africa and beyond. Known for its world-class production, electric atmosphere, and emphasis on inclusivity, the event celebrates fitness and community spirit, making it one of the most anticipated road running events on the South African calendar.
Meyer adds in closing, “Cape Town is set to deliver an unforgettable race day, and we invite all entrants to be part of the magic by proudly wearing their red event T-shirts. It’s a striking sight – thousands of runners moving as one through the city streets, united in passion and purpose under the #RunYourCity banner.”
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 |
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/
