The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series heads to Durban on Sunday, 7 July 2024, for the 7th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K. This road running celebration is further enhanced by the thrilling chance for all participants to win a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle valued from R279,000.
"We’ve given away a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle in Gqeberha and Cape Town, and now it’s Durban’s turn,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “We are thankful to Chery South Africa for their steadfast support over the past two years, which has played a pivotal role in the success of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and shared vision for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle perfectly align with the essence of the series. We are proud to enhance the athlete experience in Durban by sending one lucky runner home in a brand-new vehicle. We are grateful to Chery for making this giveaway possible.”
“Our collaboration with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is a key highlight that has significantly strengthened our brand's connection with the active community,” says Mr. Tony Liu, Executive Deputy GM of Chery South Africa. “This partnership has not only enhanced our market presence but also underscored our commitment to promoting wellness and community engagement. It was heartwarming to witness the joy on the faces of the Chery winners in Gqeberha and Cape Town earlier this year. We can’t wait to continue the excitement by welcoming another runner to the Chery family when we give away a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT vehicle at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday, 7 July.”
To stand a chance to be in the driver’s seat, all you need to do is enter the event and be on the start line on race day. Durban runners sign up today to #RunYourCity #WithCheryWithLove!
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
1. COMPLETED / Sunday 07 April 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K Men’s Winner: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 28:01 Women’s Winner: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:15 |
2. COMPLETED / Sunday 12 May 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Men’s Winner: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 27:52 Women’s Winner: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:47 |
3. Sunday 07 July 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K |
Start Venue: Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (MY) | |
Finish Venue: Durban Beachfront (Golden Mile) | |
Start Time: 08:00 | |
Entry Fee: Standard Entry:
Standard Entry Includes:
Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Finisher’s Medal | |
4. Sunday 25 August 2024 | AR bsa UN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K |
5. Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K |
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
Instagram: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
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/