\u201cThe PUMA \u2018Beat Bolt\u2019 sprint<\/strong> is back and we can\u2019t wait to get the heart rates pumping in Cape Town,\u201d says Brett Bellinger, Marketing Director of PUMA South Africa.\u00a0 \u201cThis activation requires speed,\u00a0 you need to #BeatBolt afterall, so be prepared to clock some #FastTimes and prove that you have what it takes to go #ForeverFaster.\u00a0 As motivation we have some exciting prizes up for grabs.\u00a0 The male and female runner with the fastest time will each take home a R10\u00a0000 PUMA Retail Shopping Experience.\u00a0 There are also additional prizes for runners who complete the sprint in under 15, 20 and 25 seconds.\u00a0 We are excited to return to events and look forward to taking in the vibe at the Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN.\u201d<\/p>\n Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN participants that secure the following PUMA \u2018Beat Bolt\u2019<\/strong> sprint times will qualify for discount vouchers instore at PUMA:<\/p>\n According to Megan Collinicos, VP Marketing \u2013 DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa<\/strong>, after the success of the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN (that was hosted in October) the DHL team cannot wait to support runners at the Cape Town race.\u00a0 \u201cOur team absolutely love cheering for runners especially as they pass through the \u2018DHL Mile To Go\u2019.\u00a0 This section is a lively celebration of yellow.\u00a0 The goal is to lift spirits while bringing the \u2018gees\u2019 as we help runners reach their goal by \u2018delivering\u2019 them to the finish line on a cloud of excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n Runners will be treated to live performances<\/u> by a number of Cape Town\u2019s leading performing arts groups<\/u> including:\u00a0 Marimba Cape Whalers outreach group<\/strong>, AfroBeat Drumming<\/strong>, Macassar Color Guard and Youth Drumming Ensemble Troupe<\/strong> and The Field Band Foundation Brass Band<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Formed in 2019 <\/em>in the community of Macassar and Firgrove, the Marimba Cape Whalers outreach group<\/u> is made up of local children and young adults who are between the ages of 10 – 30 and were raised in these two communities.\u00a0 This group consists of marimba and percussion players.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAfter a year of not permorming due to the pandemic, this booking really means a lot to us,\u201d says Paul Mongwe, Marimba Cape Whalers outreach group.\u00a0 \u201cThe booking has motivated us to continue rehearsing.\u00a0 Performing at the Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN will grant us an opportunity to showcase our talent.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great way for us to get exposure and we hope that it will lead to us getting many more bookings.\u00a0 We haven\u2019t had any bookings this year so this one means a lot to us.\u00a0 This will be the very first time that we perform at the event and we are really looking forward to it.\u00a0 Runners can expect a mind-blowing performance full of energy and vibey dance song.\u00a0 Be prepared to be entertained.\u201d<\/p>\n Started in 2009 AfroBeat Drumming<\/u> is made up of professional djembe drummers as well as drummers from all walks of life.\u00a0 Group members range from 21 to 55 years of age.\u00a0 As a business, AfroBeat Drumming runs drum circles for team building and functions and also gives drumming performances for events like the Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>\u201cWe are always happy to be booked to perform especially during this time when business has been very quiet due to the pandemic,\u201d says David Keuning, Owner AfroBeat Drumming.\u00a0 \u201cThis won\u2019t be the first time that we perform at this event.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great experience and lots of fun providing entertainment for the runners as they go by.\u00a0 From their reaction the runners also seem to really enjoy it.\u00a0\u00a0 I always invite another group of djembe drummers to perform at the event (to swell the numbers) so it\u2019s great to meet other djembe drumming enthusiasts.\u00a0 We are really looking forward to drumming with each other and getting to be a part of the event again.\u201d<\/p>\n Formed in 2015 the <\/em>Macassar Color Guard and Youth Drumming Ensemble Troupe<\/u><\/em> uses choreography and equipment for added visual appeal during a marching band show.\u00a0 The purpose of the color guard is to interpret the music that the drum is playing via the synchronized work of flags, through dance.\u00a0 The group consists of youth members that are aged between 10 to 25 years.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cOur focus is to bring music to life through performance in a competitive format.\u00a0 Performers demonstrate skill, agility, strength and endurance through choreographed movement, dance, drums and use of props set to music to tell a story,\u201d says Peter Aaron, Macassar Colour Guard and Youth Drumming Ensemble Troupe.\u00a0 \u201cWe will get great exposure at the Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN.\u00a0 This will be the first time that we perform at the event.\u00a0 The group can\u2019t wait t showcase their talent.\u00a0 Runners can look forward to amazing entertainment with high energy levels.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Establisehd in 1997, the <\/em>Field Band Foundation<\/u><\/em> is a youth development project that is committed to teaching life skills through music and dance to better lives of youth in our communities.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN serves as a great platform for exposure,\u201d says Ushama Ross Jerrier, National Operations Manager, The Field Band Foundation Brass Band.\u00a0 \u201cWe have performed at this event before and the experience was overwhelming.\u00a0 Our band members really had a good time, the audience and runners were amazing, they responded well to our performance, some even stopped to take photos while others were dancing to our music.\u00a0 We are looking forward to making this performance one of our memorable 2021 performances for our members.\u00a0 Runners and spectators can look forwared to seeing children performing high quality music while dancing.\u00a0 This is an exceptional touch that only We<\/u> <\/em>can do.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n