{"id":48231,"date":"2023-02-08T19:11:31","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T17:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=48231"},"modified":"2023-02-08T19:11:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T17:11:31","slug":"gqeberha-runners-invited-to-join-four-fun-absa-run-your-city-warm-up-runs-fueled-by-puma-nitro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/gqeberha-runners-invited-to-join-four-fun-absa-run-your-city-warm-up-runs-fueled-by-puma-nitro\/","title":{"rendered":"Gqeberha runners invited to join four fun Absa RUN YOUR CITY WARM UP RUNS fueled by PUMA NITRO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In preparation for the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K <\/strong>that will debut on Sunday 02 April 2023<\/strong>, Gqeberha runners (and walkers) are invited to join four fun 5km Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/strong>WARM UP RUNS fueled by PUMA NITRO <\/strong>that will be hosted by local running clubs, Elite Athletics Club, Madibaz Athletics Club, Despatch Athletics Club and Charlo Athletics Club on Wednesday 08, 15 and 22 February and 01 March 2023.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re excited to invite Gqeberha runners to four fun warm up runs as we build up to the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong>,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cThe runs will be hosted by four respected local running clubs. Runners can look forward to enjoying a fun 5km with like-minded individuals. The goal is to get runners excited and ready for the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K. Runners will also get the unique opportunity to put PUMA\u2019s Nitro Range of Running Shoes to the test. It\u2019s a fun opportunity for Gqeberha runners to experience what the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is all about. The runs are free of charge and open to all (club and non-club) runners and walkers. When you\u2019ve completed your 5km run, be sure to stick around as there are fantastic prizes up for grabs compliments of PUMA South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cElite Athletics Club is delighted to have been selected as the first Running Club in Gqeberha to host a run on behalf of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,\u201d says Janine Whittal, Elite Athletics Club Secretary. <\/em><\/strong>\u201cWe share a passion to bring people together in the aim to celebrate our members, their families, friends, fellow running clubs, walkers and individuals looking to live healthier lifestyles. Runners and walkers can look forward to enjoying a fun, yet challenging 5km with a fun-loving and down to earth group of runners.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cFebruary is the month of Love and at Madibaz we love to run,\u201d says Bernard Petersen, Madibaz Athletics Club Chairman<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to be hosting a warm up run on behalf of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K. We can\u2019t wait to share our love for running with this awesome running community #MadibazLoveToRun.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe look forward to being part of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,\u201d says Despatch Athletics Club Secretary, Yvette Jonker<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWe are a very active club, and our motto is: \u2018If it doesn’t challenge you, it won\u2019t change you! We can\u2019t wait to enjoy a fun 5km with Despatch and Uitenhage\u2019s running community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and the Charlo Athletics Club are the perfect fit,\u201d says Lisa Hen Boisen, Charlo Athletics Club Captain<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cThe Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is a fun-loving event, while the Charlo Athletics Club is affectionately known as the Social Club that always has fun while running. We\u2019re excited to team up in 2023 in preparation for the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>: Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K Club Activations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Club Activation:<\/strong><\/td>\nDate:<\/strong><\/td>\nTime:<\/strong><\/td>\nHost Club:<\/strong><\/td>\nPhysical Address:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warm Up Run 1<\/td>\nWednesday 08 February 2023<\/td>\n17h30<\/td>\nElite Athletics Club<\/td>\nPark Rugby Club, 33 Stella Londt Drive, Fernglen, Gqeberha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warm Up Run 2<\/td>\nWednesday 15 February 2023<\/td>\n17h00<\/td>\nMadibaz Athletics Club<\/td>\nNelson Mandela University Stadium, University Way, Summerstrand, Gqeberha<\/p>\n

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Warm Up Run 3<\/td>\nWednesday 22 February 2023<\/td>\n17:30<\/td>\nDespatch Athletics Club<\/td>\nDespatch Rugby Club Sports Grounds, Frans Claasen Street, Despatch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warm Up Run 4<\/td>\nWednesday, 01 March 2023<\/td>\n17h30<\/td>\nCharlo Athletics Club<\/td>\nThe Italian Club, Harold Road, Charlo, Gqeberha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 02 April 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStart & Finish Venue<\/u>: Kings Beach Precinct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStart Time<\/u>: 07:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fee<\/u>:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standard Entry:<\/strong> Licenced Runners R240.00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temp Licence: R20.00<\/p>\n

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Standard Entry Includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Entrant Gifts<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DHL Water Bottle<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Race Number with Timing Chip<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sponsor Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold Package:<\/strong> R1200.00<\/p>\n

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Gold Package Includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Entrant Gifts<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DHL Water Bottle<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exclusive Gold Package Gifts<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Race Number with Timing Chip<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Access to Pre-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preferential Start Seeding<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sponsor Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Access to Post-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments, massage, ablution facilities)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 14 May 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 09 July 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 27 August 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 24 September 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Facebook: <\/strong>@Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k<\/p>\n

Hashtag:\u00a0 <\/strong>#RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity<\/p>\n

Websites:<\/strong>\u00a0 www.runyourcityseries.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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About Absa <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Absa Group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa\u2019s largest diversified financial services groups.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

For further information about Absa Group Limited, please visit<\/em> www.absa.africa<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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About the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

A proudly South African mass participation road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has been r<\/em>evolutionizing the sport since 2015.\u00a0 A <\/em>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<\/em> (launched in 2017), <\/em>Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K (launched in 2023) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016).<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

For further information please visit https:\/\/runyourcityseries.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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