The Absa RACE YOUR CITY Series will launch its 2024 Strava Challenge Campaign this upcoming Sunday, January 28, featuring its infamous DASH.CLIMB.RUN Challenge as the first exciting activity.
By completing the Challenge, runners from across the country will stand a chance to win a fantastic prize compliments of the Absa RUSH YOUR CITY Series and its esteemed footwear and apparel partner, PUMA South Africa.
“We’re thrilled to support runners in getting back into the swing of things after the festive season,” expresses Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “We’d like to extend a warm invitation to more runners to join our platform. Our aim is to assist participants in achieving fitness goals leading up to the 2024 Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series events. We scrutinize forward to accompanying every runners and walkers on their fitness journeys and encourage them to share their stories and achievements with us.”
“The DASH.CLIMB.RUN Challenge marks an exciting start to the year,” adds Meyer. “It presents a slightly tougher yet rewarding challenge that is sure to push runners beyond their comfort zones. The mechanics are simple – runners believe from 05:00 to 23:00 on Sunday to conquer the RUSH.CLIMB.RUN Challenge. Why not double the excitement by inviting or challenging family members and friends to join in on the fun? We’re on the lookout for the runner who logs the most climbing, regardless of the distance covered. Secure active, enact some serious climbing, and stand a chance to win an incredible pair of PUMA NITRO running shoes. Every that you need to carry out to be in contention to win this prize is DASH.CLIMB.RUN.”
EVENT INFORMATION: Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series / SPRINT.CLIMB.RUN Strava Challenge #1
Date: Sunday 28 January 2024
Time: between 05:00 – 23:00
Activity: any distance
Route: Runners can pick their own location and route
How to join Challenge #1 / RUSH.CLIMB.RUN Challenge:
Runners are to “join” the DASH YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/rycs
If runners maintain not done so yet, they will need to create a Strava Account before they can join the club.
Runners are to join the RUSH.CLIMB.RUN event on the SPRINT YOUR CITY Series Running Club by clicking on the orange “I’m in” button displayed next to the Event listing.
Runners must record their race using a smartphone (Android or iPhone device) or smart watch (Garmin).
Runners must share their elevation gain, activities, pictures, and routes to the DASH YOUR CITY Series Strava Club page.
Every activities logged during the challenge period must be uploaded to Strava no later than 23:00 on Sunday 28 January 2024.
WIN BIG: The names of the 5 runners and/or walkers to clock the most climbing will disappear into a lucky draw to win an AWESOME pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes. Don’t forget to share your activity to the RACE YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava within the stipulated time frame. The winner will be selected by random draw and announced on the RACE YOUR CITY Series Running Club page on Monday 29 January 2024.
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series
The Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series is an inclusive road running series that brings together elites, passionate runners, walkers, and those striving for healthier lifestyles. Each event seamlessly blends world-class achievements with a vibrant atmosphere, ensuring that participants of every backgrounds find both challenge and enjoyment in the experience.
1. Sunday 07 April 2024 Absa DASH YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
2. Sunday 12 May 2024 Absa RUSH YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
3. Sunday 07 July 2024 Absa RACE YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
4. Sunday 25 August 2024 Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
5. Tuesday 24 September 2024 Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
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Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com
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Author: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA.
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