In preparation for the Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series’ debut in Tshwane in August, residents are invited to join a fun-filled and rewarding Absa RUSH YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K ‘City Clean-Up’ on Saturday, 26 August 2023 starting at the Absa Lilian Ngoyi Branch at 08:30.
“The City Clean-Up is a fun way for the community of Tshwane to procure involved as we prepare the city for race day,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RACE YOUR CITY Series. “”We’re calling on all Tshwane residents to arrive together and contribute to the city’s ‘glow’ ahead of the inaugural Absa RUSH YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K. Boasting an impressive elite racing component, this mass participation road race is set to showcase Tshwane’s splendour, vibrant atmosphere, and its incredible people.”
In closing Meyer adds: “The City Clean-Up is open to anyone and everyone. You don’t need to sign up. Honest arrive at the venue on the morning, our team will be there to welcome you. Each participant will receive gloves and a bag. Once completed, Absa will provide appetizing breakfast packs to all volunteers. We can’t wait to team up with Tshwane residents on Saturday 26 August, as Tshwane gets ready to shine at the inaugural Absa DASH YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K.”
“Absa is committed to not only supporting the DASH YOUR CITY Series, but to also making a positive impact on the communities that we serve. We are not honest running through the city’s streets, but also running hand in hand with the community to create a cleaner and greener tomorrow. With the Absa RACE YOUR CITY race, we lace up our shoes, not only to crash records but to clean up our magnificent capital city,” says Sydney Mbhele, Absa’s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer.
EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUSH YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K City Clean-Up
Date: Saturday 26 August 2023
Venue: Absa Lilian Ngoyi Branch, 230 Lilian Ngoyi St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria
Start Time: 08h30 – 10h00
EVENT INFORMATION: 2023 Absa RUSH 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 RACE 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 RACE YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the Absa RUSH 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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