{"id":59276,"date":"2025-04-23T19:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T17:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=59276"},"modified":"2025-04-23T19:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T17:34:27","slug":"veteran-phalula-eyes-top-5-at-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k-while-mofolo-targets-maiden-sub-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/veteran-phalula-eyes-top-5-at-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k-while-mofolo-targets-maiden-sub-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Phalula eyes Top 5 at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K while Mofolo Targets maiden Sub-28"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fresh off setting a new South African veteran\u2019s record, Lebo Phalula<\/strong> – the fastest 40-year-old female over 10km in the country – is eagerly looking forward to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/strong>CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong> on Sunday, 11 May 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In a remarkable display of longevity, Lebo Phalula delivered the second-fastest performance of her 25-year career, clocking 32:38 to secure fifth place at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on 13 April. In the process, she set a new South African veteran\u2019s record \u2013 a performance that has left her feeling confident and upbeat about her current form.<\/p>\n

\u201cI maintain that age is just a number,\u201d said the excited 41-year-old Phalula<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cI try not to think about the fact that I\u2019m forty or I\u2019m old, or whatever. I just tell myself that I\u2019m young like those youngsters that are running brilliantly in South Africa. If I can keep telling myself that I\u2019m young then I will do well. I\u2019m happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

By finishing more than a minute inside her previous SA 40+ record of 34:01, the evergreen Phalula claimed her second consecutive top five finish in a major 10km race after producing 34:14 to take fifth position at the Cape Town leg of the SPAR Women\u2019s Grand Prix on 30 March. Returning to \u2018The Mother City\u2019 on Mother\u2019s Day for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, this mother of one says she aims to secure a third consecutive top five finish.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to do my best there (Cape Town). I\u2019m done chasing records for now. I just want to enjoy my race. My aim is to be in the top four or top five. In my mind I\u2019m young. People see me as forty, but in my mind I am twenty years old.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Veteran Phalula eyes Top 5 at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K while Mofolo Targets maiden Sub-28<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also aiming to deliver a second consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES top five finish is Kamohelo Mofolo. Having joined the KZN-based Xcel Running Club at the beginning of the year, the 21-year-old from Lesotho ran a personal best 28:11 to take fifth at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on 13 April. Coached by American James McKirdy who guided Mofolo\u2019s countryman Tebello Ramakongoana to a top ten finish at the Boston Marathon on Monday 21 April, Mofolo will no doubt be confident of delivering a maiden sub 28 minute 10km clocking at the Absa Run YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on 11 May.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy dream is to compete overseas over 21km and 10km,\u201d explained Mofolo<\/em><\/strong>, the man who announced himself to the South African road running public with a dramatic final kilometre victory at the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K. \u201cI must improve my times. So my target is to break Namakoe Nkhasi\u2019s National Record (27:52). That\u2019s my aim this year, to break my personal best.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to welcome both Lebo Phalula and Kamohelo Mofolo to the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cLebo continues to defy the odds at 41,<\/p>\n

finishing fifth at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K and setting a new SA Veterans record in a time of 32:38 was nothing short of remarkable, while Kamohelo, at just 21, is proving to be a rising force. Their presence adds excitement and depth to this year\u2019s event, which marks a decade of world-class racing in the Mother City. We can\u2019t wait to celebrate this special milestone with them on the start line.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>: Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday 11 May 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n09:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nMarine Drive, Milnerton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nLower Long Street opposite Absa Building<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licensed Runner: R255.00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temporary License: R60.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entry Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Event Performance T-shirt<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Entrant Gifts<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Race Number with Timing Chip<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Impressive Sponsor Activations<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lively Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, 05 May 2025 (midnight) or once capacity has been reached.<\/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

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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

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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

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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

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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). It is important to note that the R50\u00a0000.00 will be awarded to the fastest time.<\/p>\n

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Facebook: <\/strong>@CapeTown10k<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @CapeTown10k<\/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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