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AVIS welcomed as Mobility Partner of Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2024

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Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, are excited to welcome AVIS as the official Mobility Partner for one of South Africa's premier mass participation road running series, kicking off with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 12 May 2024.


"We are thrilled to welcome AVIS as the official Mobility Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2024," says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. "Organizing five mass participation road races across five different cities is no small feat. Having a reputable logistics partner in your corner is crucial for ensuring the success of these events. AVIS's expertise and support will ensure smooth operations and a seamless experience for our participants across all our events. We are proud to #RUNYOURCITY with this leader in logistics on our side."


"We are honored to join forces with the prestigious Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series," says Andisiwe Nikelo- Executive for Commercial Leasing at AVIS Southern Africa. “Being a world-class series, the event team has exceptionally high standards that need to be met. AVIS is thrilled to lighten the load by ensuring seamless mobility, allowing the team to focus on delivering exceptional events. This collaboration allows us to showcase our commitment to connecting humanity, and in this case the running community through seamless mobility. We are especially excited about our debut event, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, and look forward to ensuring an efficient and enjoyable experience for all participants."


EXCITING NEWS: In 2024, each of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events will showcase unique, city-specific medals, adding a personalized touch to the participant experience reflective of the host city's essence and character.


CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has welcomed the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as the official charity of the entire series of events in 2024. 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 / @CANSA The Cancer Association of South Africa

Instagram: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k / @cancerassociationofsouthafrica


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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