Entries open for Absa Run Your City Durban 10k
"For each kilometre run or walked by a Team Absa member on Strava, the bank will donate R1 to community development in Durban," says Jabulile Nsibanyoni of Absa Bank.
THE entries for this year’s Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10km are officially open.
Michael Meyer, managing director of Stillwater Sports and series founder, confirmed the opening of entries, which started on Wednesday, March 27.
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In a statement, Meyer said, “We are thrilled to open entries for the seventh annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10km. Although it has established itself as one of Durban’s most iconic mass-participation road runs that offers participants a unique way to explore the city on foot, the run has also become synonymous with world-class performances.”
He disclosed that the run will take place on July 7. Meyer says: “The flat and fast course is a major drawcard for elite runners, both local and international, while also providing social runners with an ideal setting to achieve personal best times.” The route highlights Durban’s iconic landmarks and offers engaging sponsor activations along the way, complemented by live entertainment from the city’s leading performing arts groups.”
He alludes that, with its vibrant race day atmosphere, refreshing sea breeze and breathtaking ocean views, the competition has firmly established itself as one of Durban’s and South Africa’s premier must-do events.
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Jabulile Nsibanyoni, head of sponsorships, brand and marketing at Absa, says: “We are thrilled to return to Durban for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10km race. This event exemplifies the spirit of community engagement, where participants can make a meaningful impact simply by running or walking. As we lace up our shoes and hit the pavement, we are not just covering kilometres but also creating positive change in the communities we call home through our ‘R1 for 1km’ campaign.”
She reveals that for each kilometre run or walked by a Team Absa member on Strava, the bank will donate R1 to community development in Durban. “In 2023, we successfully raised R1 million, and we are aiming for an even higher fundraising target in 2024,” Jabulile concludes.
To enter in this year’s race, use the following website: https://bit.ly/AbsaRUNYOURCITYD10K.
For more information, visit: www.runyourcityseries.com.
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