{"id":51774,"date":"2023-09-05T16:13:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=51774"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:13:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:13:51","slug":"steyn-and-khatala-in-the-spotlight-at-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/steyn-and-khatala-in-the-spotlight-at-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"Steyn and Khatala in the spotlight at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The final event in the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong>, is gearing up to be an intensely competitive race with the announcement that Comrades Queen Gerda Steyn and the ever-consistent Neheng Khatala from Lesotho will both be taking to the streets of Johannesburg on National Heritage Day, Sunday, 24 September.<\/p>\n

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Khatala has finished in the top ten in all four races to date with her best performance coming at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K where she finished 3rd<\/sup> running 32:13, a mere 7 seconds off her lifetime best of 32:06. Khatala was 5th<\/sup> in Gqeberha, 3rd<\/sup> in Cape Town, 6th<\/sup> in Durban and 5th<\/sup> again in Tshwane.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI love running in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series\u201d, said Khatala<\/em><\/strong>, who is a three-time Lesotho National Record Holder and Olympian. \u201cThe competition is always good, and I expect it to be tough in Joburg. But I am looking forward to racing there again.\u201d The 31-year-old who is studying Sport Science in Potchefstroom will be eyeing a podium spot at the Joburg race on 24 September.<\/p>\n

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The darling of South African road running, Gerda Steyn will be racing in her second Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series race of 2023 after finishing 9th<\/sup> at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K in August.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI cannot wait to run in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. Running in Johannesburg is always a great experience and I\u2019m looking forward to 24 September,\u201d said Steyn<\/em><\/strong>, who currently holds the SA Marathon Record of 2:25.28 and represented South Africa at the 2021 Olympics in the marathon. Steyn has had a phenomenal 2023, running record times in both the Totalsports Two Oceans and Comrades Marathons and is relishing racing over the shorter distances again. Steyn ran 33:44 in winning the Dubai 10k in February this year and finished 9th<\/sup> in only her second 10km of the year at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K where she ran 35:23.<\/p>\n

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“We’re truly excited to have running stars like Gerda Steyn and Neheng Khatala join us for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on September 24th,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>. “Their presence adds an extra layer of excitement to an already highly anticipated event. It’s a testament to the series’ appeal that athletes of their caliber want to be part of it, especially on a day when we celebrate our National Heritage. We can\u2019t wait to #RunYourCity with thousands of runners (and walkers) on this very special day.”<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday 24 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start & Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nMary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry:<\/strong><\/p>\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 Temp Licence: R60.00<\/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 Lively 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 and from finish)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>When entering the Absa <\/strong>RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong> online entrants can choose to support four local charities: \u00a01. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD)<\/strong>, 2. Cotlands<\/strong>, 3. Johannesburg SPCA<\/strong> and 4. Johannesburg Heritage Foundation<\/strong>.<\/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>@Joburg10k<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @Joburg10k<\/p>\n

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

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

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