The iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES returns to ‘The Friendly City’ on Sunday, 13 April 2025! To inspire more teams to join the excitement of the 3rd annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K, event organisers are inviting local companies and running clubs to take on the challenge with exclusive group entry deals.
“We are excited to offer exclusive group entry deals for companies and running clubs at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K in 2025,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “This event is all about bringing people together, encouraging them to get outdoors, and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle—all while enjoying the beauty and splendor of the City of Gqeberha. What better way to spend time with family, friends, and even colleagues than by taking on this challenge as a team? It’s a fantastic team-building opportunity that encourages a healthy lifestyle while creating unforgettable memories in the heart of ‘The Friendly City.’”
The exclusive Group Entry Deals are as follows:
Companies:
1. Enjoy a 10% discount on company entries.
2. Have your entrant goodie bags delivered directly to your office—simply submit your request at least one month before race day.
• Secure your spot now: companyentries@stillwatersports.com
Running Clubs:
1. Enter 10 or more runners and receive a 10% discount on entry fees.
2. Enter 50 or more runners and enjoy a 10% discount on entry fees plus a special PUMA NITRO™ RUN (5km event) hosted at your club for all members to enjoy!
• Secure this offer now:clubentries@stillwatersports.com
In closing Meyer adds, “We are proud to offer these special entry deals for Companies and Running Clubs, making it easier for teams to be part of the action. Enter today and start training together—join the weekly PUMA NITRO™ RUNS to build excitement and get race-ready. On event day, wear your special ‘Absa red’event t-shirt with pride, but don’t forget to add some flair so your team stands out in the crowd! Make it a day to remember as you #RunYourCity.”
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: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k
Instagram: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k
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/
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