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Since 2021, the series has not only expanded from three to five events across five major cities, but this year (2024) the series attracted an impressive, combined total of 45\u00a0589 runners, with four out of five events selling out before race day. The series also boasts innovative offerings, such as giving away five Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT vehicles, valued at over R279,000 each (a combined value of more than R1.3 million). Notably, an impressive total of R182,340 was raised for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES charity partner, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).<\/p>\n
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In 2024, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K delivered its most outstanding performances to date, with Kenya\u2019s Christine Nalimo Njoki marking her debut on South African soil by setting the fastest 10km time ever run by a woman on the African continent, in an impressive time of 30:37. Glenrose Xaba, finishing fourth overall and as the first South African, broke Elana Meyer\u2019s long-standing South African 10km record (of 31:13 set in 2001) with her time of 31:12. Meanwhile, Lesotho\u2019s Neheng Khatala set a new Lesotho 10km women\u2019s record with a time of 32:01. View the full list of Durban highlights here: https:\/\/runyourcityseries.com\/records-shattered-2024-absa-run-your-city-durban-10k-full-statistics-revealed\/<\/a><\/p>\n At the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, Xaba continued her dominance, setting a new course record of 31:51 in the women\u2019s race. Xaba\u2019s time also became the fastest 10km run at altitude in South Africa and ranked as the eighth-fastest ever by a South African woman on home soil.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meyer concludes: \u201cIn addition to record-breaking participation and sell-out fields, the ongoing rise in elite performances\u2014both local and international\u2014within the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES highlights the consistent improvement in competition standards year after year. Our vision has always been to provide South African elites with the opportunity to compete against the world\u2019s best athletes in world-class events on home soil. The results speak for themselves. We are thrilled that Absa has renewed their partnership, and we look forward to continuing this journey, establishing the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES as the most accessible and exciting mass-participation 10km road running series in Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES is a transformative movement revitalizing South Africa\u2019s inner cities and celebrating the unique stories of every participant, from seasoned runners to casual joggers. This partnership reflects our commitment to uplifting communities and reigniting pride in our urban landscapes, while also making a tangible social impact through the R1 Campaign. In just two years, we’ve raised nearly R5 million to build vegetable gardens in schools, fostering sustainable food security and community empowerment. As we embark on the next chapter, we are excited to elevate the race experience and continue amplifying the voices of South Africans, celebrating unity, endurance, and purpose for another four years,\u201d says Sydney Mbhele,\u00a0Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at Absa<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n EVENT DATES<\/u><\/strong>: 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES proudly supports the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)<\/strong> as the official charity of the entire series of events. 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>\n Facebook: <\/strong>@Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k<\/p>\n\n\n
\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 13 April 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 11 May 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 13 July 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 24 August 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Wednesday 24 September 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n