{"id":22346,"date":"2018-09-18T18:30:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T16:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=22346"},"modified":"2018-09-18T18:30:04","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T16:30:04","slug":"fnb-run-your-city-series-welcomes-dhl-express-as-logistics-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/fnb-run-your-city-series-welcomes-dhl-express-as-logistics-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"FNB Run Your City Series welcomes DHL Express as logistics partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stillwater Sports is proud to welcome DHL Express, the world\u2019s leading international express services provider, as the logistics partner of the innovative FNB Run Your City Series.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWelcoming DHL Express as a logistics partner is a major coup for the FNB Run Your City Series,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cThe FNB Run Your City Series boasts three mass road running events:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN (24 September 2018), FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN (14 October 2018) and FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN (May 2019) that takes place in the three major cities (Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town).\u00a0 Each event highlights the beauty and splendour of its host city, encourages mass participation, boasts magnificent on route entertainment and attracts the attention of both local and international runners.\u00a0 Hosting three events of such a magnitude in three major cities requires impeccable logistical knowhow. \u00a0A leader in its field, DHL Express is renowned for its expertise and professional approach to business.\u00a0 Together with their support we look forward to building on the FNB Run Your City Series experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to add the FNB Run Your City Series to DHL\u2019s existing local sport sponsorship portfolio in South Africa,\u201d says Megan Roper, Head of Marketing, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa.\u00a0 \u201cThe FNB Run Your City Series provides a great opportunity for DHL to connect with consumers in the three major metros.\u00a0 Our slogan at DHL Express is \u2018Excellence, Simply Delivered\u2019 and we aim to demonstrate this at every opportunity.\u00a0 We have watched the series grow since its inception and we\u2019re eager to deliver some DHL flair to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partnership with the FNB Run Your City Series will provide a great platform for us to showcase our capabilities,\u201d continues Roper.\u00a0 \u201cAs official logistics partner to 100s of events across the globe, we know that great is in the detail. We are thrilled to provide our logistics expertise to the FNB Run Your City Series. DHL\u2019s contribution towards the success of the event includes (but is not limited to) the allocation of trucks and vehicles for the transport of infrastructure, runner tog-bag transportation and branding as well as collections and deliveries prior, during and post event.\u00a0 Runners can look forward to seeing some engaging DHL activations along the route, including the DHL Mile To Go and the DHL Recovery Zone in the finish area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 2018 FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN turns three in 2018.\u00a0 Iconic landmarks to look out for on route will include:\u00a0 the Nelson Mandela Bridge, FNB Bank City, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University <em>and <\/em>Ellis Park Stadium to mention just a few.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\">Monday, 24 September 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\">08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\"><strong><em>Start <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 FNB Bank City in Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\"><strong><em>Finish &#8211;<\/em><\/strong> Mary Fitzgerald Square (Newtown)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\"><strong><em>Standard Entry:<\/em>\u00a0 <\/strong>R170 (licensed) \/ R190 (unlicensed)<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Gold Package Entry:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 R850 (licensed) \/R870 (unlicensed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 When entering online runners can choose to support one (or all three) of the event\u2019s charities:\u00a0\u00a0 the <strong>Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, <\/strong>the <strong>Johannesburg SPCA<\/strong> and the <strong>Reach For A Dream Foundation.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Joburg10K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joburg-10K<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/joburg10k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@joburg10K<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joburg10k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Joburg10K<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Official hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #J10krun<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joburg10k.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.joburg10k.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN <\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrating its 2<sup>nd<\/sup> anniversary in 2018, the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN grants entrants the unique opportunity to explore their city on foot.\u00a0 In addition to lively on-route entertainment and rubbing shoulders with some of the world\u2019s best middle distance runners, the 2018 FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN route will also highlight a number of Durban\u2019s iconic landmarks.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\">Sunday, 14 October 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\"><strong>Standard Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0 R170 (licensed) \/ R190 (unlicensed)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gold Package Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0 R850 (licensed) \/ R870 (unlicensed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>Enter:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\"><strong>Online:<\/strong>\u00a0 <u>www.durban10k.com<\/u><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"539\"><strong>Instore:\u00a0 <\/strong>Totalsports &#8211; Gateway, Westville Pavilion, Musgrave, West Street, Pinetown, The Bluff, Bridge City, City View and Chatsworth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN is proudly hosted by KZN Athletics.\u00a0<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>When entering online runners (and walkers) can support one of five Durban based charities:\u00a0 1. <strong>The Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/strong>, 2. <strong>TREE<\/strong>, 3. <strong>Durban &amp; Coast SPCA<\/strong>, 4. <strong>LIV Village<\/strong> and\/or 5. <strong>iThemba Lethu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Durban10k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/durban10k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/durban10k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Official hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #FNBRunYourCity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0 <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.durban10k.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.durban10k.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About the FNB Run Your City Series<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FNB is proud to bring you the FNB Run Your City Series. The series encompasses three unique mass races namely the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN, FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN and the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN. The three races are about inclusivity for all as well as encouraging business involvement, family, world class achievement and fun for all participants.<\/p>\n<p>FNB\u2019s strategy is to engage with our clients and non-clients through healthy lifestyle activities, where we sponsor selected sporting events that allow us relationship building opportunities, ensuring that we enrich the communities and the lives of those around us. Through the runs, we encourage runners to run their city their way. We invite all runners back to the city to experience the rejuvenation, revival and renewed city centres.<\/p>\n<p>ENDS<\/p>\n<p>ISSUED BY:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newsportmediatv\/?ref=bookmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Newsport Media<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ON BEHALF OF: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FNB Run Your City Series a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stillwatersport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stillwater Sports<\/a> Initiative<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stillwater Sports is proud to welcome DHL Express, the world\u2019s leading international express services provider, as the logistics partner of the innovative FNB Run Your City Series. \u201cWelcoming DHL Express as a logistics partner is a major coup for the FNB Run Your City Series,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cThe FNB Run [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":58746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1206],"tags":[2926,2816,3479,290,3442,287,2905,2193,3419,2685,2666,3717,2667,2683],"class_list":["post-22346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-press-release","tag-10k-cityrun","tag-10k-citysurfrun","tag-12-onerun","tag-cape-town","tag-cape-town-12-onerun","tag-durban","tag-durban-10k-citysurfrun","tag-fnb","tag-fnb-cape-town-12-onerun","tag-fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun","tag-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun","tag-fnb-run-your-city","tag-joburg-10k-cityrun","tag-stillwater-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22346"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22346\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}