The organizers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K have announced an exciting new route for the event, taking place on Sunday 15 May 2022, which incorporates new and exciting sections.
Starting in Woodbridge Island, Milnerton as per previous years, the route will run into Cape Town, with runners being able to cover the fastest and flattest route ever designed. This will include a 1,7km section of the N1 highway, giving runners a unique perspective of Cape Town, as they make their way to the finish in Long Street, in the city bowl.
“We are thrilled to include the N1 highway as part of the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K route in 2022. This inclusion will certainly make the event even more special for every single runner,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “We are the first event to be granted the privilege of running on the N1 for more than a kilometre. We are extremely thankful to the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Provincial Government for this incredible opportunity that is guaranteed to elevate the event experience on Sunday 15 May.”
The Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K will once again be a point-to-point race, but this year, with the inclusion of the section on the N1, it will be faster and flatter. Starting at Woodbridge Island in Milnerton, runners will be guided along Marine Drive before looping on the ramp onto the N1. The route will then proceed along the N1 highway until the vibrant spirit of Cape Town’s inner city is reached, with the finish ready to welcome runners in Lower Long Street. The fast flat route combined with the exceptionally strong field of local and international athletes is the perfect recipe for an extremely fast race both in the men’s and women’s category with a definite possibility of new 10km records being set.
Meyers adds: “With the best ever field of international and local runners assembled, the new route will certainly encourage them to run world class times. It is going to be extremely exciting to see how fast they can go.”
To date the 2022 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K has confirmed the following elite field:
Men’s Race
- Precious Mashele (South Africa) – 2021 Absa RYC DURBAN 10K Champion
- Daniel Simiu Ebenyo (Kenya) – the 3rd fastest 10km runner in the world at present and 2021 Absa RYC
CAPE TOWN Champion
- Isaac Kipkemboi (Kenya)
- Mogos Tuemay (Ethiopia)
Women’s Race
- Glenrose Xaba (South Africa)
- Tayla Kavanagh (South Africa) – 2021 Absa RYC DURBAN 10K Champion
- Jesca Chelangat (Keyna) – 2021 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN Champion
- Stella Chesang (Uganda)
- Mercyline Chelangat (Uganda)
- Diana Chesang (Kenya) – 2021 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN third place finisher
- Neheng Khatala – Lesotho’s National 10k record holder
Although the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K features an impressive elite racing element, it remains a proudly South African, proudly Cape Town must do mass participation road running event that celebrates everything Cape Town – the vibe, the city and the people.
“We pride ourselves on hosting an event that not only allows SA’s elite athletes to compete against the world’s best runners on home soil, but also gives the everyday runner the opportunity to experience a world class event,” continues Meyer. “With Table Mountain as a magnificent backdrop, the route will incorporate Cape Town’s most iconic landmarks while featuring jam-packed lively performances from some of Cape Town’s leading performing arts groups. Our sponsors have also jumped at the opportunity to keep entrants entertained. Look forward to experiencing a vibrant Absa encouragement point, the fast-paced PUMA Beat Bolt Sprint and the fantastic ‘DHL Mile To Go’. We can’t wait to welcome entrants to the start line in just over two weeks’ time ready to #RunYourCity.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
| 1. Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K | Date: Sunday 15 May 2022 |
| Entry Fee:
Standard (Licensed): R235.00 Gold Package (Licensed): R900.00 Temporary Licence: R40.00 |
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| Entries Close: Monday 09 May 2022 | |
| 2. Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K | Date: Sunday 10 July 2022 |
| Entries Close: Monday 04 July 2022 | |
| 3. Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K | Date: Saturday 24 September 2022 |
| Entries Close: Sunday 18 September 2022 |
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K online entrants can choose to support five local charities: 1. Reach for a Dream (RFAD), 2. help2read, 3. Cotlands, 4. Cape of Good Hope SPCA and 5. Die Burger Kinderfonds.
LIVE BROADCAST: The action of the 2022 Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K will be broadcasted LIVE on Super Sport 209 between 08:30 – 11:00 on Sunday 15 May 2022.
PLEASE NOTE: The event organisers will at all times adhere to Government Regulations regarding COVID-19.
Facebook: @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Joburg10k
Instagram: @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Joburg10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity #RunPuma
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 three unique events namely the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (launched in 2015), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (launched in 2017) 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/
