{"id":57671,"date":"2024-06-10T16:01:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T14:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=57671"},"modified":"2024-06-10T16:01:52","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T14:01:52","slug":"absa-run-your-city-series-heads-to-the-city-of-gold-on-national-heritage-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/absa-run-your-city-series-heads-to-the-city-of-gold-on-national-heritage-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series heads to the City of Gold on National Heritage Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The iconic <strong>Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong> heads to the City of Gold to celebrate the 2024 season finale, the <strong>Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong> on National Heritage Day, <strong>Tuesday 24 September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Taking place on National Heritage Day, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K celebrates Johannesburg&#8217;s vibrant culture and history. 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28:01<\/p>\n<p><u>Women\u2019s Winner<\/u>: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:15<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>COMPLETED <\/strong><strong>\/ Sunday 12 May 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><strong>Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Men\u2019s Winner<\/u>: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 27:52<\/p>\n<p><u>Women\u2019s Winner<\/u>: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:47<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Sunday 07 July 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><strong>Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Sunday 25 August 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><strong>Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Tuesday 24 September 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><strong>Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><u>Start Line<\/u>: Lilian Ngoyi Street \/ Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><u>Finish Line<\/u>: Rahima\u00a0Moosa Street \/ Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><u>Entry Fee<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licensed Runners: R245.00<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temp License: R60.00<\/p>\n<p><u>Entry Includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Drawstring Bag<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Peak Cap<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Socks<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Race Number with Timing Chip<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amazing Sponsor Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lively Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pre and Post Event Entertainment<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transport Service (to start and from finish)<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EXCITING NEWS<\/u><\/strong><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&#8217;s essence and character.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has welcomed the <strong>Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)<\/strong> as the official charity of the entire series of events in 2024. <strong>A<\/strong> non-profit leader in the fight against cancer since 1931, CANSA enables research, educates the public and advocates for and supports all people affected by cancer, while leading SA towards a cancer-free society.\u00a0When entering an Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series event online, runners can show their support by donating towards CANSA.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook: <\/strong>@Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> @Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hashtag:\u00a0 <\/strong>#RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity<\/p>\n<p><strong>WhatsApp Line:<\/strong> 072 042 7613<\/p>\n<p><strong>Websites:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.runyourcityseries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.runyourcityseries.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series heads to the City of Gold to celebrate the 2024 season finale, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day, Tuesday 24 September. &nbsp; Taking place on National Heritage Day, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY 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