{"id":50320,"date":"2023-04-24T18:52:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T16:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=50320"},"modified":"2023-04-24T18:52:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T16:52:48","slug":"sas-new-10k-record-holder-precious-mashele-to-light-up-the-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/sas-new-10k-record-holder-precious-mashele-to-light-up-the-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"SA\u2019s New 10k Record Holder, Precious Mashele to light up the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"

SA\u2019S newly crowned 10km Record Holder, Precious Mashele with a time of 27:35 set barely a month ago at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K, will line up as the race favourite at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong> on Sunday 14 May.<\/p>\n

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Running in the colours of Boxer Athletics Club and PUMA South Africa, Mashele is hot property after his incredible showing in \u2018The Friendly City\u2019.\u00a0 Mashele was fast closing down early race leader, Daniel Ebenyo (Kenya) in the closing stages of the race and was able to take 3 seconds off the SA 10km Record set by Stephen Mokoka in Manchester, 2015.<\/p>\n

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Mashele crossed the line in 27:35, some 14sec behind Ebenyo after trailing the Kenyan by 20sec at halfway. By breaking the record, Mashele has established himself as one of the best distance runners that South Africa has ever produced.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is gratifying to see Precious use the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to improve his performance and ultimately become the fastest ever South African runner over 10km. This is what we want the series to do for South African road running performances,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The 32-year-old athlete has made no secret of the fact that he will compete at all five races in the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2023 and that he is itching for a South African to take line honours. He will get his chance in Cape Town on 14 May.<\/p>\n

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Mashele claims to be in the form of his life and is immensely confident after his run in Gqeberha. \u201cThe legs have recovered, and I am looking forward to racing in Cape Town,\u201d said Mashele<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cI knew I had the SA Record in me after my run in Australia (at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst in February) and my training since has gone really well, so I am excited about running on Sunday 14 May.\u201d<\/p>\n

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SA\u2019s New 10k Record Holder, Precious Mashele to light up the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Joining the new SA Record Holder is Elroy Gelant, the SA 5000m Record Holder. \u201cI\u2019m excited about Cape Town and about what Precious did,\u201d says Gelant<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cIt proves we can compete with the best. The great thing about the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is that we get to race against the best on home soil, which makes it a lot easier for us as we do not need to travel long distances. For myself, I am looking to improve on the run that I had in Gqeberha (11th<\/sup> \u2013 28:26 his second best-ever performance over 10km) and even bettering my PB (28:18).\u201d<\/p>\n

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Both athletes are long-time supporters of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and ascribe much of their success to being able to compete annually in the series.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSince its inception in Cape Town in 2015, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has provided SA athletes with the opportunity to compete against the World\u2019s Best in World Class events on home soil. These athletes are now beginning to reap the rewards,\u201d adds Meyer<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cPrecious\u2019 SA Record and Personal Best in Gqeberha was a victory for South Africa and for the sport as a whole. We are proud to provide the next opportunity in Cape Town come Sunday 14 May.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 14 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
START VENUE:<\/strong><\/td>\nWoodbridge Island, Milnerton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FINISH VENUE:<\/strong><\/td>\nLower Long Street opposite Absa Building<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
START TIME:<\/strong><\/td>\n09:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ENTRY FEE:<\/strong><\/td>\n1.\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: R40.00<\/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 (Peak Cap, Drawstring Bag, Socks & Shoelaces)<\/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 Amazing Route Entertainment Points from Start to Finish<\/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<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transport Service (to Start or from Finish)<\/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

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transport Service (to Start or from Finish)<\/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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CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>Celebrating its 8th<\/sup> anniversary in 2023, when entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K <\/strong>runners (and walkers) can support one or all five of the event\u2019s charities: Cape of Good Hope SPCA<\/u><\/strong>, Cotlands<\/u><\/strong>, help2read<\/u><\/strong>, Die Burger Kinderfonds<\/u><\/strong> and Reach For A Dream<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Facebook: <\/strong>@CapeTown10k<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @CapeTown10k<\/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

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><\/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><\/p>\n

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

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