{"id":22472,"date":"2018-09-21T16:52:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T14:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=22472"},"modified":"2018-09-21T16:52:01","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T14:52:01","slug":"jozi-cleans-up-for-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/jozi-cleans-up-for-fnb-joburg-10k-cityrun\/","title":{"rendered":"Jozi cleans up for FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jozi residents are invited to partake in a fun \u2018Joburg City Clean-Up\u2019 on Saturday, 22 September 2018 in the prelude to the 3rd<\/sup> annual FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN that will take the streets of Joburg by storm on National Heritage Day (Monday, 24 September 2018).<\/p>\n

The \u201cJoburg City Clean-Up\u201d will start at 08:00 on Saturday, 22 September 2018 with volunteers meeting up at Newtown Park.<\/p>\n

The event\u2019s waste partner, Recycle Drive (an on-site waste management company) will collect the litter while another partner, PETCO (South Africa\u2019s national industry body accountable for managing the PET plastic industry\u2019s Extended Producer Responsibility) will provide the bags and gloves to be used during the clean-up.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecycle Drive focusses on zero waste solutions,\u201d says Chris Erwee, Managing Director Recycle Drive.\u00a0 \u201cWe are also involved in greening of events.\u00a0 We are very proud to be associated with the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN since its inception.\u00a0 This partnership is not just about being a supplier and ensuring it is a clean event, but it\u2019s also about giving back and going the extra mile helping where we can.\u00a0 Recycle Drive, on the day, will be responsible for cleaning the route, venue and VIP areas. Waste collected will be recycled ensuring that we deliver on our promise of a greener event! During the clean-up we will assist with supplying vehicles to remove the waste as well as staff to help.\u00a0 All the waste that can be recycled will be recycled through the correct channels and recorded for reporting purposes.\u00a0 The recyclable materials will be taken to a recycling transfer station for further processing. Various paper and plastic products will benefit from the recyclable materials.\u201d<\/p>\n

For further information on Recycle Drive visit www.recycledrive.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n

According to Janine Basson, PETCO Stakeholder and Relations Manager, PETCO\u2019s mission is to grow the collection and recycling of PET plastic, after consumer use.\u00a0 \u201cPETCO is thrilled to be involved with the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN\u2019s \u2018City Clean-Up\u2019. We believe clean-ups have an important role to play in shifting South Africa away from a \u2018take-make-dispose\u2019 system to a circular economy by ensuring that valuable resources, such as PET plastic bottles, are diverted from landfill and collected for recycling.\u00a0 PET plastic bottle recycling in South Africa is doing really well \u2013 a 65% recycling rate was reached in 2017, which means a total of 2.17 billion bottles were collected for recycling.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to the bags and gloves that we will be sponsoring for the clean-up, we will also sponsor spot prizes which will include t-shirts and caps made from recycled plastic bottles,\u201d continues Basson.\u00a0 \u201cBy partnering with an event such as the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN, we are able to move off the side-lines and into the thick of consumer and civic responsibility. Plastic touches us all, whether directly or indirectly, and it is imperative that we come together to be part of true sustainability when the opportunity (such as this clean-up) presents itself.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on PETCO visit www.petco.co.za<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Joburg City Clean-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n

DATE:<\/strong>\u00a0 Saturday, 22 September 2018<\/p>\n

VENUE:<\/strong>\u00a0 Newtown Park<\/p>\n

TIME:<\/strong>\u00a0 08:00<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 2018 FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting in front of FNB Bank City, runners (and walkers) will be treated to a 10km route experience that will highlight iconic landmarks and feature lively performances by a host of Joburg\u2019s leading performing arts groups.\u00a0 Iconic landmarks to look out for will include:\u00a0 the Nelson Mandela Bridge, FNB Bank City, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University and <\/em>Ellis Park Stadium to mention just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday, 24 September 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nStart <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 FNB Bank City in Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFinish –<\/em><\/strong> Mary Fitzgerald Square<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry:<\/em>\u00a0 <\/strong>R170 (licensed) \/ R190 (unlicensed)<\/p>\n

Gold Package Entry:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 R850 (licensed) \/R870 (unlicensed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A STAR STUDDED FIELD<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The 2018 <\/strong>FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN will not lack excitement with defending champion, Thabang Mosiako returning to take on the course record holder, Namakoe Nkhasi.\u00a0 South Africa\u2019s Elroy Gelant, Uganda\u2019s Mande Bushendich and Eritrea\u2019s Filmon Ande have also been added to the mix.\u00a0 In the women\u2019s race Glenrose Xaba, Irvette van Zyl and Rudo Mhonderwa are definite top contenders to look out for.<\/p>\n

PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The 2018 <\/strong>FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN boasts an impressive Prize Purse of R250\u00a0000.\u00a0 Prize money has been allocated to the top 10 finishers in the Open Category (male and female).\u00a0 The winner of the 2018 event will take home an impressive R30\u00a0000 prize, while the 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> place finishers will take home R17\u00a0000 and R13\u00a0000 respectively.\u00a0 The top 3 finishers in the junior, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ categories will take home R3000, R2000 and R1000 respectively.\u00a0 To view the entire Prize Purse breakdown visit the event website:\u00a0 https:\/\/bit.ly\/2L1iEnv<\/p>\n

EXCITING ON ROUTE ACTIVATION<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0 A highlight at the 2017 event, the exciting #ForeverFaster PUMA \u2018Beat Bolt\u2019 sprint<\/strong> will once again be the source of much excitement and #FastTimes.\u00a0 Runners will need to give their all over a 100m sprint (as part of the event route).\u00a0 This section of the route will be timed.\u00a0 The runner (male and female) to clock the fastest time over\u00a0 the 100m will take home a PUMA shopping voucher to the value of R10\u00a0000.<\/p>\n

CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 When entering online runners can choose to support one (or all three) of the event\u2019s charities:\u00a0\u00a0 the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, <\/strong>the Johannesburg SPCA<\/strong> and the Reach For A Dream Foundation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zonkizizwe Athletic Club, as a hosting club, is ready to welcome runners to experience the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 Logistically, the club has enlisted the services of 12 clubs of which they will provide approximately 300 volunteers to help man the water stations ensuring that the runners are hydrated and refreshed with coke and iced water. To ensure the safety of runners, marshals and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) will be stationed along the route. The JMPD will also be there to assist with the road closures and the manning of busy intersections to allow the runners safe passage on the route.\u00a0 The South African Police Service (SAPS) will also be a part of the race as security is paramount to both the Zonkizizwe Athletic Club and event organisers.<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong>Joburg-10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong>@joburg10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0 @Joburg10K<\/a><\/p>\n

Official hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #J10krun<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0 www.joburg10k.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About the FNB Run Your City Series<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

ENDS<\/p>\n

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