{"id":50356,"date":"2023-05-02T19:27:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T17:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=50356"},"modified":"2023-05-02T19:27:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T17:27:47","slug":"capetonians-invited-to-be-a-forceforgood-at-the-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k-city-clean-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/capetonians-invited-to-be-a-forceforgood-at-the-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k-city-clean-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Capetonians invited to be a #ForceForGood at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K \u2018City Clean Up\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Capetonians are invited to join the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K <\/strong>organizers, sponsors and partners at a fun \u2018City Clean Up\u2019 that will start at the Absa Branch in Adderley Street (Cape Town) at 08:30 on Saturday 13 May 2023, a day before the iconic event sees thousands of runners and walkers painting the streets of the Mother City red.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNot only is the \u2018City Clean Up\u2019 a fun way for residents, runners, and walkers to get to know each other, but it also provides the community with the perfect opportunity to be a force for good in the Mother City,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa <\/em><\/strong>RUN YOUR CITY <\/em><\/strong>Series<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWe would like to invite all Capetonians to join us as we prep the mother city to shine at the 8th<\/sup> annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K. A mass participation road race that features an impressive elite racing element, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K places its host city on a pedestal, celebrating its splendour, the vibe and its people.\u201d<\/p>\n

In closing Meyer adds: \u201cWe would like to thank Absa in advance for the scrumptious breakfast packs that will be available post \u2018Clean Up\u2019 and Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages for keeping participants hydrated. We are also thankful to PETCO for offering their invaluable support. We can\u2019t wait to catch up with Capetonians on Saturday 13 May 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n

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PETCO is a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that administers <\/em>Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes on behalf of its members for various packaging material streams in order to build a circular economy and lead producer responsibility in South Africa.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cInitiatives like the \u2018City Clean Up\u2019 allow PETCO to move off the side-lines and into the thick of consumer and civic responsibility,\u201d says Kara Levy, PETCO Marketing Manager<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cPackaging touches us all, whether directly or indirectly, and it is imperative that we come together to be part of true sustainability when the opportunity (such as this Clean Up) presents itself.\u00a0 We all have an important role to play in shifting South Africa away from a \u2018take-make-dispose\u2019 system to a circular economy by ensuring that valuable resources, such as PET bottles or liquid board cartons, are diverted from landfill and collected for recycling. PETCO is proud to show its support of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K \u2018City Clean Up\u2019, by once again sponsoring gloves and clear plastic bags for the volunteers. The plastic bags are made from recycled plastic and are recyclable. This will ensure that litter will be easy to sort, and the recyclables can be responsibly taken to be recycled.\u201d To find a drop off site near you visit: https:\/\/petco.co.za\/find-a-buy-back-centre\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cAbsa is committed to not only supporting the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, but to also making a positive impact on the communities that we serve. The \u2018City Clean Up\u2019 is just one way in which we can give back and show our dedication to creating a cleaner, more sustainable environment for everyone,\u201d says Sydney Mbhele, Absa\u2019s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Event Partner, Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages<\/strong>, will supply soft drinks for all participants of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K \u2018City Clean Up\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to support the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K <\/strong>\u2018City Clean Up\u2019 and will once again go one step further by reducing the usage of plastic at the hydration tables on event day,\u201d confirms Dan Davis, Commercial Activations Lead Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cCoca-Cola Peninsula Beverages is committed to creating a world without waste by reducing waste not only at the events and activations that we are associated with, but also across our everyday business operations. Our purpose is to refresh the world, while making a difference. We aim to create this through a more sustainable business and a better shared future, for our people and the communities that we operate in.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K \u2018City Clean Up\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday, 13 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIME:<\/strong><\/td>\n08h30 \u2013 10h00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VENUE:<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa Branch \/ Address: 136 Adderley Street Cape Town Centre Cape Town<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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>\n08:00<\/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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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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WIN A CHERY TIGGO 4 PRO URBAN VEHICLE<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>One lucky entrant will go home with a stylish Chery <\/strong>Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicle <\/strong>valued at over R289\u00a0000.00 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong> and event partners Chery South Africa<\/strong> and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. <\/strong>To be in the running to win this fantastic prize the following three boxes need to be ticked: you need to enter the event (and pay the entry fee), collect your race number (during the stipulated race pack collection times) and be on the start line on event day.<\/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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