{"id":7165,"date":"2017-06-21T20:37:44","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T18:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=7165"},"modified":"2017-06-21T20:37:44","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T18:37:44","slug":"durban-welcomes-fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/durban-welcomes-fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun\/","title":{"rendered":"Durban welcomes FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Durban – <\/em><\/strong>Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN and the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN are excited to launch the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN (taking place on Sunday, 08 October 2017) as part of the \u2018Run Your City\u2019 series.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN currently in its 3rd<\/sup> year and the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN in its 2nd<\/sup> year, we are extremely excited to launch a third mass participation road run (with a twist), this time in the bustling city of Durban,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cFollowing the blueprint of its sister-events the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN will hero KwaZulu-Natal\u2019s largest city.\u00a0 In addition to astonishing on route entertainment and rubbing shoulders with some of the world\u2019s best middle distance runners, entrants will experience a 10km journey through the city, past a number of Durban\u2019s iconic landmarks.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN route will be fast and flat,\u201d continues Meyer.\u00a0 \u201cAdd to the mix near perfect weather conditions, our goal of making this the fastest 10km in the world becomes even more achievable.\u00a0 We will be targeting some big name athletes to race through the streets of Durban in October.\u00a0 South Africa\u2019s best athletes will have another opportunity to race against the World\u2019s Best, ultimately uplifting the standard of South Africa\u2019s middle distance running.\u00a0 We look forward to welcoming runners to an unforgettable event that encourages all to \u2018Run the 031\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

South African 5000m Record Holder and Olympian, Elroy Gelant is brimming with excitement. \u201cThis is exactly what we need to boost the middle distance running in South Africa, opportunities that reward our efforts in terms of prize money and opportunities to compete against the best in the world at home. Racing these top guys at home makes us even hungrier.\u00a0 I am really looking forward to racing in Durban on 08 October.\u201d
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Howard Arrand, Provincial Head of FNB Business in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) says, \u201cThe province boasts one of the most diverse places in the world, in terms of offerings to a tourist. The diversity in cultures, subtropical climate, cuisine, natural landscapes and history is all astounding what better way to show off the city than to invite the world to take part in a run that shows off this gem.\u201d<\/p>\n

He adds, \u201cFNB takes community building seriously as it is well aligned to our brand values, the sponsorship of the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN is a proof point where we answer our call \u2013 How can we help you?\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:
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The FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN highlights the true beauty of Durban, while granting entrants the unique opportunity to explore their city.\u00a0 In addition to exciting on-route entertainment and vibrant event atmosphere, entrants can look forward to exploring iconic landmarks including:\u00a0 the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People\u2019s Park, Old Fort, Juma Mosque, Durban Maritime Museum, City Hall, Human Rights Memorial Hall and the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry to mention just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 8 October 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nMasabalala Yengwa Street, in front of Moses Mabhida Stadium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nBeachfront Precinct adjacent to Moses Mabhida Stadium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry<\/strong> licensed runner \/ R160<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry<\/strong> unlicensed runner<\/em> \/ R180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nGold Package<\/strong> Entry<\/strong> licensed runner \/ R<\/em>650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nGold Package Entry<\/strong> unlicensed runner \/ R670<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Open Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nFriday, 02 June 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Close Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday 25 September 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

According to Brett Bellinger, Marketing Director PUMA South Africa, PUMA is proud to extend its partnership with Stillwater Sports and FNB by hosting a third major road running event.\u00a0 \u201cWith running continuing to be one of the major focus areas for the Brand globally and locally, we are excited to carry the success of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN and FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN over to Durban.\u00a0 The \u2018Run Your City\u2019 series supports PUMA\u2019s strategy of growing PUMA Running and bringing exciting running events to South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page:\u00a0 <\/strong>f<\/a>acebook.com\/Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong>@Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0 @Durban10k<\/p>\n

Official hashtag:\u00a0 <\/strong>#D10Krun<\/p>\n

For more information on the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN email entries@durban10k.com<\/a> or visit www.durban10k.com<\/p>\n

About the FNB Durban 10K <\/strong>CITYSURFRUN sponsorship:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

FNB Business is proud to be the title sponsor of the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN. This 10km road running race seeks to bring experienced and novice runners from the city of Durban and surrounds together, through the common goal of road-running, recreation, sports and fun. This sponsorship forms part of our ongoing strategy to support local and community events that focus on a healthy lifestyle, family involvement and impact the communities they operate in positively. It allows us to engage with our clients and the broader community through the memorable experience created by the event. At the core of our strategy is to also support an event like this that contributes towards the rejuvenation, cleaning and revival of the city-center.\u00a0 As a proudly South African bank, we are proud to be part of a run that celebrates everything about the city of Durban and its diverse cultures.<\/p>\n

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