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Event organizer, Stillwater Sports, is inviting all Durban residents to join a fun ‘City Clean Up’ on Saturday, 9 July 2022 in the build up to one of Durban’s most iconic mass participating road races, the 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K that will hit the streets of Durban on Sunday, 10 July 2022. “We are excited to invite all Durban residents to join us for a fun City Clean Up on Saturday (09 July) as we prepare for Sunday’s race,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “We love our host cities and are proud to play our part in keeping them clean and getting them race ready. The City Clean Up is a great way to get the community involved and we would like to invite all Durbanites to join in on the fun on Saturday. If you have not yet done so, enter the 2022 event and enjoy the fruit of your hard work on Sunday as we #RunForDurban at the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K.” “The City Clean Up is a fantastic initiative that grants the Durban community the opportunity to help keep our wonderful city clean,” says Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad. “We are proud to play our part by providing refuse bags and gloves for all who attend the City Clean Up. We have also arranged for the collection of the filled bags post Clean Up.” JOIN THE CITY CLEAN UP: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K City Clean Up will take place on Saturday 09 July 2022 between 08:00 – 10:00. Residents that would like to join in on the fun and make a change can meet the event team at Absa Durban City, 291 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Date: Sunday 10 July 2022 Entry Fee: Standard (Licensed): R235.00 Gold Package (Licensed): R900.00 Temporary Licence: R50.00 EXCITING NEWS: Entries will be accepted at Race Pack Collection! Race Pack Collection: Venue: The Globe, Suncoast Date and Time: • Thursday, 07 July 2022: 09:00 – 19:00 • Friday, 08 July …

Join the final 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #4 this coming Thursday, 07 July 2022 as we prepare to #RunForDurban at one of Durban’s most iconic 10km road races, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (taking place on Sunday 10 July). “We invite all runners to join us on Thursday for a fun-filled 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run as we build up to Sunday’s race,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “The Demo Run is the perfect opportunity to ‘warm up’ and build excitement before Sunday. The best part of the Demo Run is that runners get to test Puma’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes. There are also awesomes prizes up for grabs compliments of Puma South Africa. The 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run is open to runners of all ages and is free of charge. Once your run is completed, be sure to stick around for the lucky draw.” EVENT INFORMATION: 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #4 in Durban Date: Thursday, 7 July 2022 Time: 17:30 Venue: Suncoast Beach Promenade (grassed area) Sponsor Prizes up for grabs: Runners who complete the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run stand a chance to win: • A PUMA Hamper to the value of R 5 000. • A pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes. • A selection of PUMA lucky draw prizes. To be eligible to be entered into the lucky draw on the evening of the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run, participants must: • Complete the 5km run. • Collect, fill out and hand in a lucky draw ticket. • Be present at the time that the lucky draw takes place (directly after the run). EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Date: Sunday 10 July 2022 Entry Fee: Standard (Licensed): R235.00 Gold Package (Licensed): R900.00 Temporary Licence: R50.00 EXCITING NEWS: Entries will be accepted at Race Pack Collection! Race Pack Collection: Venue: The Globe, Suncoast Date and Time: • Thursday, 07 July 2022: 09:00 – 19:00 • Friday, 08 July 2022: 09:00 – 19:00 • Saturday, 09 July 2022: 09:00 – 14:00 Charity …

Expect fireworks at the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K as South Africa’s best athletes, including the likes of Desmond Mokgobo, Collen Mulaudzi, Thabang Mosiako, Reghen Magwai, Sibusiso Nzima and Precious Mashele to mention just a few, descend on eThekweni on Sunday 10 July ready to #RunForDurban. Not only have the organisers offered huge incentives for fast times, but all indications are that South Africa’s best are getting better. “We are excited to see how South Africa’s best athletes are rising to the occasion at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. In Cape Town in May this year we had three South Africans who finished in the top ten running personal bests and in Durban in October last year, seven of the top ten men ran their best times ever over 10km. It shows how the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, with the incentives on offer, fast and flat courses, and exciting race atmosphere is making a difference in South African road running,” said Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. Seven athletes in the men’s top ten, hit their PB’s at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in October 2021. Three of the top ten men in Cape Town improved on their Personal Bests. The athletes are getting better, as the courses provided by the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series get faster. The next leg of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is in Durban on 10 July and of the seven who set their Personal Bests in 2021, five will be back. Spearheading the charge is the defending champion Precious Mashele who will be out to defend his title and look to improve on the 28:11 Personal Best he clocked in Durban in 2021. Back to are Collen Mulaudzi (3rd in 2021 with a time of 28:26), Reghen Magwai (4th in 2021 – 28:29), 5th placed Maxime Chaumeton (28:30) who had done most of the hard work up front in the 2021 race and shown how aggressive a runner he is, and 10th place finisher, Nicholas Seoposengwe (28:56). Mashele missed the Absa RUN YOUR CITY …

SA Marathon record holder, Gerda Steyn has set a goal to improve on her 2019 time at the 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 10 July 2022. “I just want to run fast and run faster than in Durban in 2019.” The words of the Queen of South African Road Running, Gerda Steyn, as she prepares for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 10 July. Steyn is a popular athlete both in South Africa and abroad, receiving several invitations to some of the biggest races in the World. “It is a great honor to have Gerda (Steyn) choose to race in Durban at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 10 July,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Gerda is one of SA’s most popular runners and does get invited to many of the worlds bigger, high-profile races, so for her to choose to race in the Series is a great honor and shows just how important the Series is to both international and South African athletes alike. We are both excited and proud to welcome Gerda to the start line ready to #RunForDurban.” It was Steyn who eventually broke the SA Marathon Record of 2:26.35 of Colleen de Reuck that had stood since 1996. Steyn achieved the feat when she ran 2:25.28 in April 2021 at the Sienna Marathon in Italy and with that cemented her position in the South Africa Squad to compete at the Olympic Marathon in which she finished 15th. Steyn has also run the fastest marathon on South African soil, clocking 2:26.25 in Cape Town in 2021. Of course, she is also known as the Queen of the Ultra’s holding both the record for the Up Run of the Comrades Marathon, becoming the only female athlete to break six hours, and the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon. Steyn in 2022 broke the 33-year-old course record set by the legendary Frith van der Merwe. But as much as she is lauded for her Marathon and Ultra performances, Steyn is also a fierce competitor over the shorter distances. In 2020, Steyn ran 15:45 for 5km to become …

Taking place on Sunday 10 July 2022, the 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will boast a stellar elite field of local and international athletes that will #RunForDurban. The latest list of impressive names to be added to the line-up include Djibouti’s Djamal Abdi Dirieh and Houssein Aden, Uganda’s Abel Sikowo and South Africa’s Precious Mashele. “The fact that more and more international athletes are approaching us to come race in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, is a major feather in our cap,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Series. “It means South Africa is becoming a destination of choice for international athletes and it also means that our athletes are exposed to world class competition on home soil. We want to drive home the message that deep competition is extremely important for the growth of the sport in South Africa. Better competition means that our athletes will benefit from racing against some of the best in the world.” “We are extremely proud to have a strong list of elite athletes toe the line ready to #RunForDurban,” continues Meyer. “Durban has been hard hit not only by the pandemic, but by riots and severe flooding. As part of our #RunForDurban campaign, headline partners Absa, PUMA, DHL, as well as the event itself have each committed to giving back R1 for every 1km run. Whether an elite or an everyday runner, just by entering the event each entrant will ensure that R40 is donated towards those that have been affected by the floods. Enter today and #RunForDurban.” Sikowo is the latest in a line of youngsters coming from the emerging powerhouse in middle distance running, Uganda. The 23-year-old will come into the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in the shape of his life, having clocked 27:58 in Cannes in March this year. Sikowo was third in the race that saw compatriot Joshua Cheptegei running a world lead for the 10km (26:49) and was narrowly beaten by Eritrea’s Samuel Habtom. Sikowo …

One of the best female athletes in the world, the holder of four world records and two world bests, Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba has announced that she will run in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 10 July 2022. After finishing third at the first event of the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, Event Organiser, Stillwater Sports, has confirmed that Dibaba will be back to again attempt a world class 10km time, when she takes on the second event in the series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K. She will join thousands of other runners as they #RunForDurban to raise money for people severely affected by the recent floods in KZN. “Having Genzebe Dibaba race in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is a massive privilege and confirms that we are serious about bringing the best in the world to South Africa to race against SA’s finest on home soil,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Our goal is to give South Africans world class competition and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is doing just that. That Dibaba comes here to race shows that we are on the right track to achieving this objective. The cherry on top is that, although an athlete like Dibaba is in demand worldwide, she has expressed a strong desire to run in Durban to again experience a world class event on African soil.” “I have unfinished business, as I came here to win and run a fast time, so I will be back,” were the words of Dibaba after her third-place finish at the Cape Town event earlier this year. Dibaba crossed the line in 31:02, the third fastest time ever run in South Africa by a female athlete. Now she has her sights set on returning to South Africa to race in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 10 July – and is eager to break the SA All Comers record of 30:40 set by Stella Chesang in the Cape Town leg of the series on 15 May 2022. Genzebe Dibaba is arguably the best athlete to set foot on South African soil and her …

Calling all Durban Runners! Get ready to ‘Wear Test’ PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes at the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #3 that will take place at Circus Circus on Thursday 23 June 2022 at 17:30. “The 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #3 is the perfect opportunity for runners to try out PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes, while enjoying a 5km run with like minded individuals,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Whether you use the Demo Run as a warm up, fitness test or speed test, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Community. There are also awesome prizes up for grabs compliments of PUMA South Africa. PUMA’s technical team will also be on hand to answer questions and offer support. We can’t wait to welcome Durbanites to the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #3 ready to #RunYourCity #RunForDurban.” The 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run is open to runners of all ages and is free of charge. The only prerequisite is to ‘bring the gees’. Once your run is completed, be sure to stick around for the lucky draw. EVENT INFORMATION: 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #3 in Durban Date: Thursday 23 June 2022 Time: 17:30 Venue: Circus Circus (1 Snell parade, North Beach, Durban) Sponsor Prizes up for grabs: Runners who complete the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run stand a chance to win: • A PUMA Hamper to the value of R 5 000. • A pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes. • A selection of PUMA lucky draw prizes. To be eligible to be entered into the lucky draw on the evening of the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run, participants must: • Complete the 5km run. • Collect, fill out and hand in a lucky draw ticket. • Be present at the time that the lucky draw takes place (directly after the run). EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Date: Sunday 10 July 2022 Entry Fee: Standard (Licensed): R235.00 Gold Package (Licensed): R900.00 Temporary Licence: R50.00 Entries Open: …

Stillwater Sports, the organiser of SA’s premium 10km road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is proud and excited to announce that all runners (and walkers) that enter the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will stand a chance to win a stunning Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban vehicle on event day, Sunday 10 July 2022. “Every single runner who has entered the event has a chance to win the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban to the value of R279 900,00 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “To be in the running to win the vehicle you must enter the event, collect your race number and be on the start line. Our exciting partnership with Chery allows us to give value back to entrants and we believe that the lucky draw of this beautiful vehicle is a tremendous benefit for all runners. We urge you to enter to stand a chance to win the vehicle, while at the same time enjoying the opportunity to #RunForDurban #RunYourCity #WithCheryWithLove.” “We experienced the excitement of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series first-hand at the Cape Town event in May and we were blown away. We love that it’s a national series that is enjoyed by all in South Africa,” says Mr Tony Liu, Chery South Africa Executive Deputy GM. “Our model range consists of SUVs, and we believe that your car should enable your active family lifestyle. Our goal is to help create memorable experiences for all South Africans #WithCheryWithLove #FunToDrive, so we are extremely excited to be giving away a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban vehicle at the Durban race. The tag line for the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban is ‘First Impressions Last’, this is perfectly suited both for the vehicle and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. We look forward to sharing in the excitement both with the competition winner and all entrants taking part on the day,” says Bianca van Staden, National Marketing and Brand Manager of Chery South Africa. EVENT …

Stillwater Sports, the organizer of SA’s premier road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is calling on all runners (and walkers) to #RunForDurban at the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 10 July 2022 in support of those affected by the recent floods. “Durban has been hard hit not only by the pandemic, but by riots and now severe flooding,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “An event like the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K does not stand in isolation and as we celebrate our 5th year, we feel that it’s very important to support people in need. We love the City of Durban and its residents and want to show our support for those whose lives have been severely affected by the floods.” “We are very proud to announce that our headline partners, Absa and PUMA, as well as the event itself have each committed to giving back R1 for every 1km run,” confirms Meyer. “That’s a total R3 per kilometre. Just by participating in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 10 July every runner will ensure that R30 is donated towards those in need. Our goal is to raise a minimum R240 000,00 in total and runners and walkers can help us achieve this goal just by entering. The funds raised will be used to purchase non-perishable food items, shoes, clothing, and blankets for those affected by the floods. We are calling on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series community to join our #RunForDurban Campaign. Everybody’s entry counts. So, enter today and #RunForDurban.” EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Date: Sunday 10 July 2022 Entry Fee: Standard (Licensed): R235.00 Gold Package (Licensed): R900.00 Temporary Licence: R50.00 Entries Open: Tuesday 08 March 2022 Entries Close: Monday 04 July 2022 CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K online entrants can choose to support five local charities: 1. LIV Village, 2. TREE (Training and Resources in Early Education), …