{"id":52573,"date":"2024-02-27T15:26:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=52573"},"modified":"2024-02-27T15:26:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:26:33","slug":"sa-athlete-prize-incentives-announced-for-2024-absa-run-your-city-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/sa-athlete-prize-incentives-announced-for-2024-absa-run-your-city-series\/","title":{"rendered":"SA Athlete Prize Incentives announced for 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Following the recent announcement of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ unprecedented, combined Prize Purse of R 1,560,000.00 in 2024, Stillwater Sports, the organisers of South Africa\u2019s acclaimed road running series, have also unveiled an impressive “SA Athlete Prize Incentive Schedule\u201d for the 2024 edition of the series.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cSA Athlete Prize Incentive Schedule\u201d is applicable to all five iconic races in the series in 2024 and will offer bonuses for exceptional performances. In the men\u2019s category, bonuses start for times faster than 28 minutes, with a substantial R 200,000.00 bonus awaiting anyone who breaks the 27-minute barrier. For women, bonuses will start for times faster than 32:08 minutes, with a remarkable R200,000.00 incentive being awarded if the 30:23 barrier is broken.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe standard of South African running rises each year at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder<\/em><\/strong>. “Our goal is to continue this trend by rewarding outstanding performances at each of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Races in 2024, ultimately elevating the competitiveness of South African middle-distance running. We believe that these incentives will inspire even faster times on South African soil, with the potential for a sub-27-minute 10km in the men\u2019s race and even a sub-32:08-minute 10km in the women\u2019s race.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo further elevate the excitement, an additional R50k is on the table for any South African athlete who breaks the current SA 10km record,\u201d adds Meyer. \u201cOur objective is to enable South Africa’s elite athletes to make a living without needing to go abroad. We are confident that this incentive will attract considerable attention from South Africa’s top athletes, and we are excited to see them showcase their talent at all five of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events in 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe SA athlete prize incentives definitely motivate local athletes to push harder and improve performances,\u201d confirms Elroy Gelant<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cIt also acts as a reward for our hard work and dedication. Lastly it attracts experienced athletes\/runners to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series races, resulting in more exciting and competitive 10km races. I find that the bonus incentives serve as a great motivation for me to push myself and achieve my best possible time during the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series races. I believe that these incentives can help all athletes perform better and reach their full potential, ultimately leading to improved overall performances in the race. Running fast times can lead to additional financial rewards, such as cash bonuses that can be used to cover training expenses.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gelant adds: \u201cBreaking the South African 10km record would be a significant personal achievement for me. It would represent a validation of all the hard work and training that I, along with my coach, family, training mates, friends, and Boxer Athletics Club have dedicated over the years. Achieving this milestone would be a major boost to my career and could propel me towards even greater success, especially with the 2024 Olympics coming up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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“The SA athlete incentives serve as a powerful motivator for us athletes, encouraging us to push our limits and compete at an international level,” explains Tayla Kavanagh<\/em><\/strong>. “They inspire me to aim for faster times and provide a rewarding recognition for achieving my goals. Breaking the current SA Record would be a dream come true for me, as it has remained unbroken for many years. Being the one to finally break this longstanding record would be an incredible achievement.”<\/p>\n

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Kabelo Mulaudzi<\/em><\/strong> shares Elroy and Tayla\u2019s sentiments that the SA Athlete Prize Incentive Schedule is a great motivator to run faster. \u201cIt\u2019s great that the Incentive Schedule is open to All SA Athletes, so the faster you run the more rewards you receive,\u201d says Mulaudzi. \u201cQualifying for the incentives would mean a lot to me because a financial boost always brings a lot of changes and stability. The funds would help me prepare for races and support my family. All athletes prepare to win and achieve greater heights. Achieving the SA Record would be a bonus for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series \/ <\/u><\/strong>SA Athlete Prize Incentive Schedule <\/u><\/strong>(<\/u>SA ATHLETES ONLY)<\/u><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Every athlete breaking the below times in 2024 stands to win the corresponding bonus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
MEN\u2019S TIMES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 28:00<\/td>\nR60 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 27:40<\/td>\nR80 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 27:20<\/td>\nR100 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 27:10<\/td>\nR120 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 27:00<\/td>\nR200 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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WOMEN\u2019S TIMES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 32:08<\/td>\nR60 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 31:33<\/td>\nR80 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 30:59<\/td>\nR100 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 30:41<\/td>\nR120 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sub 30:23<\/td>\nR200 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series \/ Added Bonus <\/u><\/strong>(<\/u>SA ATHLETES ONLY)<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
10km Record<\/strong><\/td>\nGoal<\/strong><\/td>\nReward <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Men\u2019s Current SA Record<\/p>\n

27:35<\/p>\n

Precious Mashele<\/p>\n

Gqeberha, 2023<\/td>\n

sub 27:35<\/p>\n

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R50 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Women\u2019s Current SA Record<\/p>\n

of 31:13<\/p>\n

Elana Meyer<\/p>\n

Budapest, Hungary in 2001<\/td>\n

sub 31:13<\/td>\nR50 000,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 07 April 2024<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 12 May 2024<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 07 July 2024<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 25 August 2024<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Tuesday 24 September 2024<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series <\/strong>will boast an impressive, combined Prize Purse<\/strong> of R 1,560,000.00<\/strong> in 2024<\/strong>. Each of the five events will feature a total prize purse of R312,000. Within this allocation, R252,000 will be earmarked for the Open Category, with R126,000 dedicated to the Top 10 Open Men and R126,000 to the Top 10 Open Women. Additionally, R60,000 will be designated for Age Categories. The top male and female finishers in each city will be awarded R30,000 each, with R25,000 going to the second-place finishers and R20,000 to the third-place finishers. The Age Category Prize Purse will be distributed among the top three finishers in each of the Junior, 40 \u2013 49, 50 \u2013 59, 60 \u2013 69, and 70+ Age Categories.<\/p>\n

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EXCITING NEWS<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> In 2024, each of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events will showcase unique, city-specific medals, adding a personalized touch to the participant experience reflective of the host city’s essence and character.<\/p>\n

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Facebook: <\/strong>@Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k<\/p>\n

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

WhatsApp Line:<\/strong> 072 042 7613<\/p>\n

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

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