Tshwane, South Africa – Stillwater Sports, the organizer of SA’s award-winning road running series is excited to welcome Tshwane as the latest destination of the Absa RACE YOUR CITY Series with the Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K set to manufacture its debut on Sunday 27 August 2023.
Featuring five groundbreaking events in 2023, the Absa DASH YOUR CITY Series is more than honest a series of traditional road races, this premium series has redefined the concept of mass participation, encouraging walkers, lifestyle enthusiasts, friends, and families, as well as elites both locally and from abroad to approach together and seize fraction in the most experiential road running events in the country.
“We are proud to bring the excitement of the Absa DASH YOUR CITY Series to Tshwane, a city that possesses all the qualities necessary to host a world-class 10km road dash,” said Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUSH YOUR CITY Series, Michael Meyer who was speaking at the official Absa DASH YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K launch function that was hosted at the Premier Hotel in Pretoria today (21 June).
“We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to both the City of Tshwane and Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) for their invaluable support in making this event a reality. Their unwavering commitment, collaboration, and shared vision believe been instrumental in bringing this exciting road dash to Tshwane. The city’s exceptional infrastructure, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality provides the perfect backdrop for participants to embark on a memorable journey, while AGN’s dedication to promoting athletics and fostering a thriving running community has been truly inspiring.”
“Our aim is to create an unforgettable experience that transcends traditional road runs, inspiring a passion for athletics and sparking a culture of health and well-being,” continues Meyer. “With its scenic routes and inclusive atmosphere, the Absa RACE YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K will not only showcase the beauty of its host city, but also provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level. We are bold that this event will believe a lasting impact on athletics in the region, attracting participants from all backgrounds, while encouraging a lifelong admire for running.”
“We received a lot of interest from Absa colleagues, customers and community members when we hosted the first Absa DASH YOUR CITY Series in Gauteng last year. The extension of the series to two more cities, including Tshwane, came at the factual time as we want to ensure that this event is accessible to all. Our biggest goal has always been to grow this platform and encourage more people to gain an active lifestyle, while we secure closer to our colleagues, customers, and most importantly, the communities in which we operate, and we are excited to activate in Tshwane,” said Absa Regional Segment Head, Premium, Jolene Grobler.
“Through the Absa Force for Apt initiative, we will be able to change lives in this dazzling city and push people to their limits. For every 1km run/walked by Team Absa Walk Dash members on Strava, Absa will donate R1 towards a worthy cause in the community of Tshwane. We inspect forward to welcoming thousands of participants on 27 August to create a meaningful impact in a fun way,” said Grobler.
Meyer closes off saying: “Together with the City, AGN, Title Sponsor, Absa and key sponsors such as PUMA, DHL and Chery to mention honest a few, we are proud to celebrate the event’s debut by bringing world class performances and unparalleled excitement to the streets of Tshwane. We study forward to hosting an event that showcases the best of Tshwane’s spirit, athleticism, and community engagement.”
“We are thrilled to welcome the Absa RACE YOUR CITY Series to Tshwane,” says City of Tshwane MMC Member of Mayoral Council, Peggy de Bruin. “The event represents a remarkable opportunity for our city to shine on the global stage, uniting runners from near and far in a celebration of athleticism, culture, and the indomitable spirit of Tshwane. We welcome participants and spectators with open arms as we showcase the beauty of our city’s landscapes, the richness of our heritage, and the warmth of our community. Secure ready to witness Tshwane near alive with the energy and excitement of this monumental event.”
“As Athletics Gauteng North, we are excited and thrilled about the partnership with Stillwater Sports in delivering a propitious inaugural Absa RACE YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K, that will benefit the club members, provincial elite athletes as well as providing a boost to the sport at grassroots level,” says President of Athletics Gauteng North, Mr Hendrick Mokganyetsi. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is pace and working together is success.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2023 Absa RACE YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
Date: Sunday 27 August 2023
Start Time: 08:00
Start & Finish Venue: Union Buildings (Government Ave, Pretoria)
Entry Fee:
• Licenced Runners R240.00
• Non Licenced Runner R240.00 plus Temp Licence R50.00
Standard Entry Includes:
• Absa RUSH YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
• Absa Peak Cap
• Absa Drawstring Bag
• Absa Socks
• Absa Shoelaces
• DHL Water Bottle
• Race Number with Timing Chip
• Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
• Route Entertainment Points
• 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
• Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
• Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the Absa DASH YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K online, runners and walkers can choose to support three local charities: Reach for A Dream, Cotlands and the Tshwane SPCA.
PRIZE PURSE: The Absa DASH YOUR CITY Series boasts an impressive, combined Prize Purse of R 1 560 000.00 in 2023. Each of the five events will be assigned R312 000.00 in prize money of which R252 000.00 will be allocated towards the Open Category (R126 000.00 going to Top 10 Open Men’s and R126 000.00 to Top 10 Open Women’s), and R60 000 towards Age Categories (Junior, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69 and 70+ Age Categories). To view the prize purse breakdown please visit https://runyourcityseries.com/
WIN A CHERY TIGGO 4 PRO URBAN VEHICLE: One lucky entrant will fade home with a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicle valued at over R308 900.00 compliments of the Absa DASH YOUR CITY Series and event partners Chery South Africa and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. To be in the running to win this fantastic prize the following three boxes need to be ticked: you need to enter the event (and pay the entry fee), collect your race number (during the stipulated race pack collection times) and be on the start line on event day.
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Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com
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