Grab your partner and running shoes and take on The LOVE Run
Enjoy an active Valentine's Day with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series' The LOVE Run 5K Challenge.
Runners and walkers are invited to actively embrace Valentine’s Day by registering for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ second challenge, The LOVE Run 5K Strava Challenge which is set to take place on February 14.
“This challenge is the perfect opportunity for energetic couples, friends, and families to celebrate Valentine’s Day actively,” stated Michael Meyer, managing director of Stillwater Sports and founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series.
“These Strava Challenges serve as an excellent platform for runners to connect, encouraging a stronger, healthier, and highly active RUN YOUR CITY Series running community. In addition to being a fun way to stay active, it also provides the perfect preparation for the upcoming 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. Seize the opportunity, gather your significant other, family members, and friends, and transform this Valentine’s Day into an active and enjoyable experience by participating in The LOVE Run 5K Challenge on Strava.”
He added, “Runners will need to complete their 5km run/ walk between 05:00 and 23:00 on Wednesday 14 February,” continued Meyer.
“An awesome pair of PUMA NITRO running shoes is up for grabs. To stand a chance to win this fantastic prize, all you need to do is complete the 5km run and share your experience, pictures, and routes to the RUN YOUR CITY Series Strava Club page.”
How to join Challenge #2 / ‘The LOVE Run 5K’ Challenge:
Runners are to “join” the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/rycs
If runners have not done so yet, they will need to create a Strava Account before they can join the club.
Runners are to join The LOVE Run 5K challenge on the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club by clicking on the orange “I’m in” button displayed next to the event listing.
Runners must record their run using a smartphone (Android or iPhone device) or smartwatch (Garmin). Runners must share their activities, pictures, and routes on the RUN YOUR CITY Series Strava Club page. All activities logged during the challenge period must be uploaded to Strava no later than 23:00 on February 14.
