{"id":255247,"date":"2023-03-28T11:43:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T09:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=130265"},"modified":"2023-03-28T11:43:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T09:43:28","slug":"last-chance-to-enter-the-absa-run-your-city-gqeberha-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/last-chance-to-enter-the-absa-run-your-city-gqeberha-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"Last chance to enter the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GOOD NEWS for Gqeberha residents, late entries for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will be taken at Race Pack Collection at The Boardwalk (Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha) on Friday 31 March between 10:00 \u2013 19:00 and Saturday 01 April between 09:00 \u2013 14:00.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t wait to celebrate the debut of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in Gqeberha and would like all residents to be part of the experience,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. \u201cThe Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is a diverse road running series that joins elites, avid runners, walkers, and individuals looking to live healthier lifestyles. A mass participation road race, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will highlight city landmarks, include magnificent views and feature lively performances from some of the friendly city\u2019s leading performing arts groups. Entrants can look forward to an action-packed experience from start to finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnheard of at road races, just by entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K you will stand a chance to win a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicle valued at over R289 000.00 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and event partners Chery South Africa and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance,\u201d continues Meyer. \u201cTo 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also excited to welcome Reach For A Dream Gqeberha and Garden Region and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League Port Elizabeth\/Gqeberha as the official charities of the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K\u201d adds Meyer. \u201cCharity support has always been an important element of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since the inception of the first event in Cape Town in 2015. We are proud to be able to support two local charities that do fantastic work in the community. When entering the event runners can also show their support. We invite all Gqeberha residents to join in on the fun, make a change and stand a chance to win big as you #RunYourCity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Absa\u2019s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Sydney Mbhele, says, \u201cWe are all excited and looking forward to a fun-filled 10k race. Our fun MC and dancers will facilitate the fun warm-up and interact with the runners before the race starts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAlong the route, the runners will come across our Absa encouragement zone, where our colleagues and dancers will be cheering them on as they continue to tackle the race. Runners that joined Team Absa Walk Run on Strava will get access to the Absa grab-and-go hospitality area after the race,\u201d concludes Mbhele.<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K<\/p>\n

DATE: Sunday 02 April 2023
START & FINISH VENUE: Kings Beach Precinct
START TIME: 07:00<\/p>\n

ENTRY FEE:<\/p>\n

1. Standard Entry:
Licenced Runners R240.00
Temp Licence: R20.00<\/p>\n

Standard Entry Includes:
\u2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
\u2022 Absa Entrant Gifts
\u2022 DHL Water Bottle
\u2022 Race Number with Timing Chip
\u2022 Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
\u2022 Route Entertainment Points
\u2022 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
\u2022 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
\u2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n

2. Gold Package: R1200.00<\/p>\n

Gold Package Includes:
\u2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
\u2022 Absa Entrant Gifts
\u2022 DHL Water Bottle
\u2022 Exclusive Gold Package Gifts
\u2022 Race Number with Timing Chip
\u2022 Access to Pre-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments)
\u2022 Preferential Start Seeding
\u2022 Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
\u2022 Route Entertainment Points
\u2022 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
\u2022 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
\u2022 Access to Post-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments, massage, ablution facilities)
\u2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n

RACE PACK COLLECTION:<\/p>\n

GOOD NEWS Runners can still enter at Race Pack Collection.<\/p>\n

Venue: The Boardwalk (Marine Drive, Summerstrand)<\/p>\n

Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Time: between 10:00 \u2013 19:00<\/p>\n

Date: Saturday 01 April 2023
Time: 09:00 \u2013 14:00<\/p>\n

Facebook: @Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k
Instagram: @Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com<\/p>\n

About Absa
Absa Group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa\u2019s largest diversified financial services groups.
Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance.
Absa operates in fourteen countries. The Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, and securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States.
For further information about Absa Group Limited, please visit www.absa.africa<\/p>\n

About the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
A proudly South African mass participation road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has been revolutionizing the sport since 2015. A road running celebration like no other, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series comprises five unique events namely the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K (launched in 2023), Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (launched in 2015), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (launched in 2017), Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K (launched in 2023) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016).
A diverse road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series integrates businesses, families, investment in community, world class achievement and fun for all participants.
For further information please visit https:\/\/runyourcityseries.com\/<\/p>\n

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