{"id":50079,"date":"2023-03-20T19:35:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T17:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=50079"},"modified":"2023-03-20T19:35:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T17:35:40","slug":"absa-run-your-city-gqeberha-10k-proudly-supports-local-charities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/absa-run-your-city-gqeberha-10k-proudly-supports-local-charities\/","title":{"rendered":"Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K proudly supports local charities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The organisers of South Africa\u2019s award-winning road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong> are excited to welcome Reach For A Dream <\/strong>Gqeberha and Garden Region <\/strong>and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League Port Elizabeth\/Gqeberha <\/strong>as the official charities of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K <\/strong>that will take place on Sunday 02 April 2023.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSince the inception of the first event in Cape Town in 2015, Charity support has always been an important element of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong>,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series.<\/em><\/strong> \u201cWe are extremely excited to celebrate the Series\u2019 debut in Gqeberha in April and are proud to be able to support two local charities that do fantastic work in the community. We invite runners and walkers to join in on the fun, #RunYourCity and help make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K proudly supports local charities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Established in 1988, Reach For A Dream <\/strong>seeks to inspire hope and help children to believe in the power of dreams<\/u><\/em>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an honour to be included in Gqeberha\u2019s first Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series race,\u201d says Michelle van Huyssteen, Reach For A Dream Foundation Spokesperson<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cReach For A Dream celebrates its 35th<\/sup> birthday this year and we are excited that we will be able to inspire more children, fighting life-threatening illnesses, on their journeys of hope by fulfilling their dreams with the proceeds received from runners participating in the event. When someone supports Reach For A Dream, they become a Dream Maker and a partner in manifesting hope in children. When taking on the 10km run, remember the incredible bravery of children facing life-threatening illnesses. We look forward to absorbing the energy and excitement of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K <\/strong>and can\u2019t wait to encourage participants and cheer them on as they make their way to the finish line.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/em><\/strong> please visit www.reachforadream.org.za<\/a> or like their Facebook page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reachforadream<\/a><\/p>\n

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The <\/em>Animal Anti-Cruelty League Port Elizabeth\/Gqeberha (AACL) <\/strong>provides assistance to indigent communities, including informal settlements, residing in the northern areas of\u00a0Nelson Mandela Bay. The AACL’s presence and the assistance they provide on a daily basis has brought both relief and upliftment to these communities and their pets.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is such an honour to be chosen as an official charity of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K,\u201d says Linda-Louise Swain, AACL Port Elizabeth\/Gqeberha PR & Outreach Coordinator<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cIt is a gift of gold to be offered this incredible opportunity to raise funds. Our message to runners is that the goalpost is yours for the winning!\u00a0 Know that every step will be making a difference to those who cannot speak for themselves. We look forward to experiencing the camaraderie amongst runners and walkers while enjoying the amazing opportunity to promote our cause.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the Animal Anti-Cruelty League Port Elizabeth\/Gqeberha <\/strong>please visit https:\/\/www.aacl.co.za\/branches-port-elizabeth<\/a> or like their Facebook page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AACLPE<\/a><\/p>\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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PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series <\/strong>boasts an impressive, combined Prize Purse of R 1\u00a0560\u00a0000.00<\/strong> in 2023. Each of the five events will be assigned R312\u00a0000.00 in prize money of which R252\u00a0000.00 will be allocated towards the Open Category (R126 000.00 going to Top 10 Open Men\u2019s and R126 000.00 to Top 10 Open Women\u2019s), and R60\u00a0000 towards Age Categories (Junior, 40 \u2013 49, 50 \u2013 59, 60 \u2013 69 and 70+ Age Categories). To view the prize purse breakdown please visit https:\/\/runyourcityseries.com\/<\/a><\/p>\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><\/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\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><\/p>\n

\u00a0F<\/em>or 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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