{"id":51703,"date":"2023-08-25T19:50:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T17:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=51703"},"modified":"2023-08-25T19:52:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T17:52:37","slug":"star-studded-field-confirmed-for-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/star-studded-field-confirmed-for-absa-run-your-city-tshwane-10k-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Star-studded field confirmed for Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K debut!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong> on August 27, 2023, is primed for intense competition as a formidable assembly of the country’s top athletes prepare to gather at the iconic Union Buildings in Tshwane.<\/p>\n

The men\u2019s race<\/u> will feature some of the fastest ever South African\u2019s over 10km, including the current SA Record Holder, Precious Mashele and Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong> winner, Kabelo Seboko Mulaudzi. Mashele broke the eight-year-old SA record of Stephen Mokoka when he finished second in the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong> on 2 April, clocking 27:38. Mulaudzi, by winning in Durban, also entered the Sub 28-minute club, crossing the line in 27:56 \u2013 the 5th<\/sup> fastest time ever run by a South African.<\/p>\n

While the spotlight will undoubtedly be on these two men, they can\u2019t afford to discard or ignore Mashele\u2019s training partner, the rapidly improving Nicholas\u00a0Seoposengwe<\/a> who stunned the big guns at the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K <\/strong>by showing them all a clean pair of heals and winning his biggest prize yet in South African road running. And always lurking will be the experienced Elroy Gelant, a man who has represented South Africa a staggering 21 times. The wily campaigner will be eager to pounce on any sign of weakness showed by his rivals.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is always great running in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,\u201d said Gelant. You know the best will be there and you cannot come and race in the series unless you are in great shape. We can again expect great racing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Precious Mashele<\/strong>\u00a0had the following to say about Sunday\u2019s race:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/PreciousMasheleAbsaRYCT10K2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The women\u2019s race<\/u> too boasts some big names in the likes of Lesotho\u2019s Neheng Khatala and South Africa\u2019s Glenrose Xaba, Cacisile Sosibo and Gerda Steyn.<\/p>\n

Xaba has had a superb 2023, breaking her 10km PB on three occasions, including her first ever sub-32-minute 10km (31:55) as well as taking almost a minute off her Half Marathon PB (68:37). Khatala is a feisty fighter and will be in the mix come race day. Placing third at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K <\/strong>in May, and 6th<\/sup> at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong> in July, Khatala should not be ignored. Neither should the ever-improving Cacisile Sosibo who recently won the Durban leg of the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race.<\/p>\n

While she may not quite have the speed of her counterparts, Comrades Marathon Queen, Gerda Steyn will have an ace up her sleeve though come race day. The route will feature some climbs given the locality of the race, and Steyn is strong on those. \u201cI will run my own race and not worry about the other girls,\u201d said Steyn. \u201cThe fact that we are running over hilly terrain does suit me though, so I am excited to see what I can do on race day.\u201d<\/p>\n

“We’re thrilled to bring exhilarating racing to the streets of Tshwane this upcoming Sunday,” expresses Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>. “Apart from offering South Africa’s elites a chance to compete against the world’s finest on their home turf through top-tier events, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series also provides our nation’s public with a front-row seat to this excitement. The inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K presents a remarkable lineup of elite runners in both the men’s and women’s divisions, promising an action-packed spectacle. For those yet to secure their entry, we have good news, while online registration closed on Monday, a limited number of late entries will be available at Race Pack Collection on a first-come, first-served basis. Tshwane runners join us as we gear up to #RunYourCity this Sunday.”<\/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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Race Pack Collection:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRembrandt Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAddress<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0University of Pretoria, Rembrandt Hall, Hillcrest Campus, South Street, Hatfield, Pretoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dates and Time<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFriday 25 August 2023<\/p>\n

Time<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> 09:00 \u2013 19:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\nSaturday 26 August 2023<\/p>\n

Time<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> 09:00 \u2013 14:00<\/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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