The action packed RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) WARM UP RUNS, fueled by PUMA NITRO head to Durban in June with the first two runs in a series of four taking place at 07:00 in the morning on Saturday 03 June 2023 at Cornubia Mall (Mount Edgecombe, in the parking Area opposite the Spur) and Sunday 04 June 2023 at Gaterite Centre (145 Wick Street Verulam).
Durban residents can look forward to getting the unique opportunity to #WearTest PUMA’s newest range of running shoes in the buildup to the 6th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K that will take place at the beginning of July.
“We’re excited to invite Durban residents to join us at four fun filled RYC WARM UP RUNS, fueled by PUMA NITRO
as we prepare for the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “The goal is to give runners and walkers the perfect opportunity to #WearTest PUMA’s newest range of running shoes before race day. When these runners go instore, they will know exactly which PUMA shoe best suits their running style.”
“The WARM UP RUNS are also the perfect ‘get together’ for runners and walkers,” continues Meyer. “You get to catch up with old friends and make new friends. It’s also the perfect way to test your fitness. Once the 5km run is completed, be sure to collect your lucky draw ticket from the event team. There are fantastic prizes up for grabs compliments of PUMA South Africa. Join us in Durban as we prepare to #RunYourCity #fueledbyNITRO.”
The RYC WARM UP RUNS are free of charge and open to all (club and non-club) runners and walkers. For more information or to shop the PUMA NITRO Range visit https://go.puma.com/ddzt
EVENT INFORMATION: 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Date: Sunday 09 July 2023
Start Time: 08:00
Start Venue: Sun Coast Casino Precinct
Finish Venue: Durban Beach Front Precinct (Golden Mile)
Entry Fee:
• Licenced Runners R240.00
• Unlicenced Runner: R290.00
(R240 Standard Entry plus R50.00 temporary licence)
Entry Includes:
• Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
• Absa Entrant Gifts (Peak Cap, Drawstring Bag, Socks & Shoelaces)
• DHL Water Bottle
• Race Number with Timing Chip
• Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
• Amazing Route Entertainment Points from Start to Finish
• 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
• Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
• Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K online runners and walkers can make a difference by supporting five local charities: 1. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), 2. Durban & Coast SPCA, 3. TREE (Training and Resources in Early Education), 4. LIV Village and 5. iThemba Lethu.
WIN A CHERY TIGGO 4 PRO URBAN VEHICLE: One lucky entrant will go home with a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicle valued at over R289 000.00 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and event partners Chery South Africa and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. To be in the running to win this fantastic prize the following three boxes need to be ticked: you need to enter the event (and pay the entry fee), collect your race number (during the stipulated race pack collection times) and be on the start line on event day.
Facebook: @Durban10k
Instagram: @Durban10k
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/
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