{"id":51620,"date":"2023-08-08T15:30:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T13:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=51620"},"modified":"2023-08-08T15:30:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T13:30:48","slug":"seoposengwe-and-seboko-set-for-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/seoposengwe-and-seboko-set-for-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Seoposengwe and Seboko set for Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K debut!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K is set to see some incredible racing on Sunday 27 August 2023 as the next generation of athletes, Nicholas Seoposengwe and Kabelo Seboko, both running in the colours of Boxer Athletics Club, enter the fray.<\/p>\n

Nicholas proved that he should not be underestimated when he claimed victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K in 2022, while Kabelo became the latest addition to the illustrious sub-28-minute club when he claimed gold at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K early in July.<\/p>\n

Seboko\u2019s victory at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K saw him become only the 4th<\/sup> South African athlete to break the 28 minute mark in the last two years when he crossed the line in 27:56, taking a whopping 35 seconds off his previous best 10k time of 28:31. In the process he dragged Thabang Mosiako to his second sub 28 minute time in four months and also former SA 10km Record Holder, Stephen Mokoka to his first ever sub 28 minute run on South African soil.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an amazing feeling to break 28 minutes. Sometimes it still shocks me to think that I achieved that,\u201d said Seboko. \u201cThe result has built my confidence and self-belief. I want to keep performing to maintain my confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Seboko credits his breakthrough to following training that suited him, which kept him injury free and allowed him to make steady progress. The talented athlete has big plans for the series, as he turns his attention to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to race the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K. It’s a big event for me and a very well organized one. I am preparing well for it,\u201d confirms Seboko. \u201cI will approach the race with confidence but with control. I aim to be prepared for anything and to respond to any race situation in the best way that I can.\u201d<\/p>\n

The addition of the latest sub-28-minute 10k athlete to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K has brought an added element to the race. But neither Seboko, nor Precious Mashele (who has also already confirmed his entry) can sit back and take it easy as the field is beginning to deepen. In addition to the 22-year-old Nicholas Seoposengwe, the impressive field will also include stalwarts Elroy Gelant and Gladwin Mzazi. Gelant has an affinity and liking for the tougher courses.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K <\/strong>boasts a fantastic lineup of elite athletes both in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cIn order to beat the best, you need to compete against the best. We are proud to be able to give SA\u2019s elite athletes the opportunity to do just that at five world class events that are hosted on SA soil. We\u2019re excited to introduce the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to Tshwane in August and urge both the running community and residents to join us. Help us make it an event to remember as we #RunYourCity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday 27 August 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start & Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nUnion Buildings (Government Ave,\u00a0Pretoria)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licenced Runners R240.00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Non Licenced Runner R240.00 plus Temp Licence R50.00<\/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 Peak Cap<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Drawstring Bag<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Socks<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa 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 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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>When entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong> online, runners and walkers can choose to support three local charities: Reach for A Dream<\/u>, Cotlands <\/u>and the Tshwane SPCA<\/u>.<\/p>\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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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 R308\u00a0900.00 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong> and event partners Chery<\/strong> 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>@Tshwane10K<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @Tshwane10k<\/p>\n

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

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

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