{"id":59214,"date":"2025-04-11T18:36:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T16:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=59214"},"modified":"2025-04-11T18:36:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T16:36:42","slug":"wildschutt-and-xaba-target-sa-records-at-absa-run-your-city-gqeberha-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/wildschutt-and-xaba-target-sa-records-at-absa-run-your-city-gqeberha-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildschutt and Xaba target SA Records at Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"

Multiple SA record holder Adriaan Wildschutt is aiming to add the national 10km road\u00a0record to his impressive list of achievements when he tackles the Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/strong>GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong> on Sunday 13 April.<\/p>\n

Running in what will be only his second road race in eight years, the US-based top runner who hails from Ceres is confident of eclipsing the current mark of 27:35 set by Precious Mashele at the same event two years ago.<\/p>\n

“It’s going to be my first time running in Gqeberha. The preparations have gone quite well and I’m motivated to run fast on Sunday. I know the target is to run the SA record which requires an athlete to run 2 minutes 45 seconds per kilometer but on the day I plan to run 2 minutes 42 seconds per kilometer. I’m doing so because I’m aiming to run 27 minutes flat on the day, ” said Wildschutt<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Wildschutt, who took tenth place over 10 000m at the 2024 Olympic Games in France in the fastest time ever run by a South African over 25 laps of the track (26:50.64), has been in outstanding form over the last two years managing to set national records over various distances ranging from 3 000m, 5 000m and 10 000m.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old is expected to go toe-to-toe with Kabelo Mulaudzi who is a Sub-28 athlete and his brother, Nadeel Wildschutt – who is the holder of a 28:07 lifetime best and is aiming for a maiden 27 minutes 10km clocking. Wildschutt says it feels good to face his brother.<\/p>\n

“I don’t remember when we last faced each other in a race,\u201d he said when asked about the prospect of racing his older brother. \u201cI have spoken to him regarding the race. I know he recently won the Athletics South Africa (ASA) 10 000m title where the target was not to run fast but rather win the title. He was relaxed and saving himself for this race. He wants to run under 28 minutes on Sunday and I wish him all the best in his goals,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Wildschutt and Xaba target SA Records at Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the women\u2019s race, South African record holder Glenrose Xaba also made a brave call stating that she is confident of improving on her own record if the weather conditions allow. Last year, Xaba delivered a scintillating 31:12 to break Elana Meyer\u2019s long-standing record by just one second at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K. The 30-year-old Boxer Athletics Club elite athlete has started the year on a high note winning the opening leg of the SPAR Grand Prix in Cape Town and then her eighth consecutive SA 10 000m gold medal.<\/p>\n

“I believe I can win the race if I can pace myself very well. I want to run fast on Sunday. If I can run faster than my personal best time which is also the SA record that would make me happy. My aim is to dip under 31 minutes,” said Xaba<\/em><\/strong> who is coached by Caster and Violet Semenya.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s exciting to have top South African athletes like Adriaan Wildschutt and Glenrose Xaba aiming for national records at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K,\u201d says Michael Meyer Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support local talent through our SA Elite Athlete Programme. By giving South Africa\u2019s top athletes, the chance to compete at a high level on home soil \u2013 and by offering enticing incentives \u2013 we\u2019re proud to play a role in growing the sport locally. It\u2019s going to be an incredible race to watch on Sunday.”<\/p>\n

Jabulile Nsibanyoni, Absa’s Head of Sponsorships<\/em><\/strong>, says, \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see you at the starting line for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation fuels a greater cause. Through our R1 campaign, we\u2019re turning every kilometre logged by a Team Absa member on Strava into real impact, donating R1 for each kilometer to uplift communities in need. Join us, track your progress on Strava, and be part of a movement that drives meaningful change.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch the Press Conference<\/strong> here: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2025AbsaRYCGQEBERHA10K<\/a><\/p>\n

EVENT DATES<\/u><\/strong>: 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 13 April 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStart Time<\/u>: 07:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStart & Finish Venue<\/u>: Beach Road, Humewood, Gqeberha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 11 May 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 13 July 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 24 August 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Wednesday 24 September 2025<\/strong><\/td>\nAbsa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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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

Live Broadcast<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>Watch the race on Super Sport 209<\/strong> from 06:30 – 09:00<\/strong> on Sunday 13 April 2025<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Prize Purse<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES <\/strong>boasts an impressive, combined prize purse<\/strong> of R1\u00a0610\u00a0000.00 <\/strong>in 2025<\/strong>. Each of the five events will feature a total prize allocation of R322 000. Of this, R252\u00a0000.00 will be dedicated to the Open Category, with R126\u00a0000.00 awarded to the Top 10 Open Men and R126\u00a0000.00 to the Top 10 Open Women. The top male and female finishers in each city will receive R30\u00a0000.00 each, with R25\u00a0000.00 going to second-place finishers and R20\u00a0000.00 to third-place finishers.<\/p>\n

Additionally, R70\u00a0000.00 will be allocated to Age Categories. The Age Category prize pool will reward the top three finishers in the Junior, 40\u201349, 50\u201359, 60\u201369, and 70+ age groups.”<\/p>\n

South African Athlete Incentives<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES also has an unprecedented \u201cSA Athlete Prize Incentive Schedule\u201d for 2025. Applying to all five races, the incentive schedule offers bonuses for exceptional performances. In the men\u2019s category, bonuses will start for times faster than 28 minutes, with a substantial R200\u00a0000.00 bonus for breaking the 27-minute barrier. For women, bonuses begin for times faster than 32:08 minutes, with an impressive R200\u00a0000.00 incentive for breaking the 30:23 mark.<\/p>\n

To further raise the stakes, a bonus of R50\u00a0000.00 will be awarded to the South African athlete who breaks the SA 10km record (at the time of the race). The current men’s record stands at 27:35, set by Precious Mashele at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K in 2023, while Glenrose Xaba holds the women’s record of 31:12, achieved at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2024. It is important to note that the R50\u00a0000.00 will be awarded to the fastest time.<\/p>\n

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

Instagram:<\/strong> @Gqeberha10k<\/strong> \/ @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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