{"id":51637,"date":"2023-08-14T18:51:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T16:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=51637"},"modified":"2023-08-14T18:51:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T16:51:36","slug":"tshwane-set-to-shine-for-absa-run-your-city-series-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/tshwane-set-to-shine-for-absa-run-your-city-series-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Tshwane set to shine for Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series debut!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In preparation for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series\u2019 debut in Tshwane in August, residents are invited to join a fun-filled and rewarding Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K <\/strong>‘City Clean-Up’<\/u><\/strong> on Saturday, 26 August 2023 starting at the Absa Lilian Ngoyi Branch at 08:30.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe City Clean-Up is a fun way for the community of Tshwane to get involved as we prepare the city for race day,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>. \u201c”We’re calling on all Tshwane residents to come together and contribute to the city’s \u2018glow\u2019 ahead of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K. Boasting an impressive elite racing component, this mass participation road race is set to showcase Tshwane\u2019s splendour, vibrant atmosphere, and its incredible people.”<\/p>\n

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In closing Meyer adds: \u201cThe City Clean-Up is open to anyone and everyone. You don\u2019t need to sign up. Just arrive at the venue on the morning, our team will be there to welcome you. Each participant will receive gloves and a bag. Once completed, Absa will provide delicious breakfast packs to all volunteers. We can\u2019t wait to team up with Tshwane residents on Saturday 26 August, as Tshwane gets ready to shine at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cAbsa is committed to not only supporting the RUN YOUR CITY Series, but to also making a positive impact on the communities that we serve. We are not just running through the city’s streets, but also running hand in hand with the community to create a cleaner and greener tomorrow. With the Absa RUN YOUR CITY race, we lace up our shoes, not only to break records but to clean up our beautiful capital city,\u201d says Sydney Mbhele, Absa\u2019s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>: Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K <\/strong>City Clean-Up<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday 26 August 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa Lilian Ngoyi Branch, 230 Lilian Ngoyi St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08h30 \u2013 10h00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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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In preparation for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series\u2019 debut in Tshwane in August, residents are invited to join a fun-filled and rewarding Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K ‘City Clean-Up’ on Saturday, 26 August 2023 starting at the Absa Lilian Ngoyi Branch at 08:30.   \u201cThe City Clean-Up is a fun way for the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":51636,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[9424],"class_list":["post-51637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-more-sport","tag-absarunyourcity-fueledbynitro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51637"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51637\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}