Marking its second anniversary on Sunday 7 April 2024, the Absa RUSH YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will boast an exhilarating “Schools Challenge” that is guaranteed to spark exciting competition amongst the region’s top athletics schools.
“The Schools Challenge will add an exciting team element to what is usually an individual sport,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Series. “Our goal is to inspire more junior athletes to participate in the 10km, while promoting team camaraderie and igniting friendly rivalries among schools.”
Welcoming athletes that are 14 to 19 years of age, the Schools Challenge will feature a Boys and Girls division. Schools are encouraged to enter as many teams as possible, each team must be made up of 5 learners. Prizes await the Top 5 Boys Teams and Top 5 Girls Teams, with the winning Boys and Girls teams each securing the coveted Trophy and bragging rights for a year.
“The Schools Challenge offers a special discounted entry fee of R200 per runner, which includes a temporary license,” continues Meyer. “Schools Challenge entrants will be allocated a dedicated “Entries Collection” point at race pack collection. We trust that this will add a personal touch to each entrant’s experience.”
In closing Meyer adds: “We would like to encourage the schools to incorporate the event t-shirt as portion of their dress code on race day. That way they’ll still be portion of the ‘sea of red’ on event day. Sign up today and prepare to #RunYourCity.”
EVENT INFORMATION: Absa DASH YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K “Schools Challenge”
Special Entry Fee: R200.00 per entrant (inclusive of Temporary Licence)
Entries Close: Monday 01 April 2024
For more information and to enter email: entries@runyourcityseries.com
The Top 5 Boys and Girls Teams will be awarded the following prizes:
1st Place: PUMA running shoes valued at R2000+ and a PUMA Cap
2nd Place: PUMA tracksuit and PUMA Cap
3rd Place: PUMA Bag and PUMA Cap
4th Place: PUMA T-shirt and PUMA Cap
5th Place: PUMA Cap
A floating trophy will be awarded to the winning teams.
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa RUSH YOUR CITY Series
1. Sunday 07 April 2024
Absa RACE YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Start & Finish Venue: Beach Road, Kings Beach, Humewood, Gqeberha
Start Time: 07:00
Entry Fee:
Standard Entry:
• Licenced Runners R245.00
• Temp Licence: R30.00
Standard Entry Includes:
• Absa DASH YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
• Absa Entrant Gifts
• Race Number with Timing Chip
• Unbelievable Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
• Lively Route Entertainment Points
• 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
• Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
• Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal
1. Sunday 12 May 2024 / Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
2. Sunday 07 July 2024 / Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
3. Sunday 25 August 2024 / Absa RACE YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
4. Tuesday 24 September 2024 / Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Facebook: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k
Instagram: @Gqeberha10k / @CapeTown10k / @Durban10k / @Tshwane10k / @Joburg10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com
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Author: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA on behalf of Absa RACE YOUR CITY Series.
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