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\u201cGqeberha is a fresh and exciting addition to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong>,\u201d said Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Series. \u201cRunners will be treated to a fantastic on route experience that highlights iconic city landmarks, includes magnificent views, and features lively performances from some of the city\u2019s leading performing arts groups. We will also get to witness a world class elite race on home soil. This is fantastic both for the athletes and spectators alike. Together with the City, EPA, Title Sponsor, Absa and key sponsors such as PUMA, DHL, Chery, Garmin and Woolworths to mention just a few, we can\u2019t wait to celebrate the event\u2019s debut on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n As has come to be expected in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series at the coast, the route is a fast one and with the line up assembled, running fans can expect nothing short of yet another world class performance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Back is Kenya\u2019s Daniel Simiu Ebenyo, the Commonwealth Games 10\u00a0000m silver medallist. Ebenyo is no stranger to the Series after winning the then Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 12K in 2021 and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K in 2022, the latter in a blistering 27:34. The Kenyan boasts a 10km best time of 26:58 run in Valencia in 2022. He is in the mood for a fast time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cA world leading time would be great,\u201d said Ebenyo. Should he set a new world leading time then it will eclipse the 26:33 run by Berihu Aregawi. That time is also the second fastest ever run behind the world record of Rhonex Kipruto (26:24 \u2013 2020) and will firmly place the race and the series on the global map.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Joining him will be Uganda\u2019s Isaac Kibet who boasts a 27:41 10km best time and has run 28:03 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2022. Ebenyo\u2019s training partner, Asbel Rutto who ran 27:55 in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2022 is looking to go better this time round. The trio will face South Africa\u2019s finest in Elroy Gelant (SA 5000m record holder), Precious Mashele, Stephen Mokoka (SA 10km and Half Marathon record holder) and local favourite, Melikhaya Frans.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI will go with the front bunch,\u201d said Frans. \u201cI\u2019ve trained hard and am in good shape and want to give the home crowd a good showing\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m in better shape than I have been for a long time,\u201d says Elroy Gelant. \u201cWith the international competition and the likes of Stephen, Precious and Meli (Melikhaya Frans), we know this will be a fast race. I am excited.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cYou always know that the race will be fast in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,\u201d says Stephen Mokoka. \u201cIt is why we always come back. I will as always run to challenge the front guys.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI want to run a low 28min or faster,\u201d says Precious Mashele. \u201cWith these guys we know it will be fast and, on the cards,\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The women\u2019s race will be no less exciting. Lesotho\u2019s multiple National Record Holder, Neheng Khatala has confirmed that she\u2019ll be taking part in the entire series and is looking to start the series with a bang.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series always brings fast athletes and that helps to push me to run better, so I am excited to race in Gqeberha on 2 April,\u201d says Khatala who boasts a best of 32:06 for the 10k. She could well dip under the 32min mark come 2 April. She will line up against Kenya\u2019s Diana Chesang who ran 31:55 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2022.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Newly crowned SA 10\u00a0000m champion, Glenrose Xaba will also toe the line in the hopes of further closing the gap on the international women. \u201cI am looking forward to running a good time,\u201d said Xaba who boasts a 10km best of 32:45.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With such a spectacular line up, the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K is bound to deliver fireworks and the thousands who have entered will also be treated to a running experience second to none with numerous entertainment and vibe points along the 10km route.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temp Licence: R20.00<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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 <\/p>\n 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 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n RACE PACK COLLECTION<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n GOOD NEWS <\/strong>Runners can still enter at Race Pack Collection<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>
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\n DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\n Sunday 02 April 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n START & FINISH VENUE:<\/strong><\/td>\n Kings Beach Precinct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n START TIME:<\/strong><\/td>\n 07:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ENTRY FEE:<\/strong><\/td>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standard Entry:<\/strong> Licenced Runners R240.00<\/p>\n \n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold Package:<\/strong> R1200.00<\/p>\n