Taking place across three cities (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban) on National Women’s Day (Tuesday 09 August) the Totalsports Women’s Race will boast an impressive, combined prize purse of R155 550,00 in 2022! “We are proud to offer a combined prize purse of R155 550,00 at the 2022 Totalsports Women’s Race, that’s R51 850.00 per city (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban),” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “Prize money will be allocated to the Top Ten finishers in the Open and Junior Categories with the Open Winner taking home R12 500,00 and the Junior Winner R2500,00. We are also excited to offer prize money to the first three finishers in the 40 – 49 category, 50 – 59 category, 60 – 69 category and 70+ category. We trust that the prize money will be the cherry on the cake for these runners with the main focus being on celebrating National Women’s Day with thousands of women nationwide. We invite all runners to #LoveTheRun with us on 09 August.” To view the 2022 Prize Purse Breakdown visit: www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za Event Information: 2022 Totalsports Women’s Race Date: Tuesday 09 August 2022 / National Women’s Day Venue: • Durban: Start: Masabalala Yengwa Avenue Finish: Kings Park Athletics Track • Johannesburg: Start & Finish: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown • Cape Town: Start: Darling Street, Cape Town CBD Finish: Grand Parade, Cape Town CBD Start Time: 08:00 Entry Fee: 10km licensed runner R130.00 5km R100.00 10km Cape Town unlicensed runner / R170.00 (temporary license included) 10km Johannesburg unlicensed runner / R170.00 (temporary license included) 10km Durban unlicensed runner / R180.00 (temporary license included) Entries Open: ONLINE entries open: Tuesday 17 May 2022 ONLINE entries close: Tuesday 26 July 2022 Enter via: www.totalsportswomensrace.co.za ENTRY INCLUDES: Each entrant will receive a fitted Event T-shirt, a finisher’s medal and a Totalsports Neck Warmer, …
Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K set to take on-route entertainment to the next level!
Celebrating its 5th anniversary on Sunday 10 July 2022, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will boast an on-route experience that will entertain runners from start to finish. “This year we will be pulling out all the stops to ensure an on-route experience like no other 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. “Durban’s most iconic performing arts groups are practicing round the clock to ensure that they bring their ‘A-Game’ on event day. The point-to-point 10km route will incorporate iconic landmarks while highlighting the unique vibe of the City of Durban. We are also excited to welcome back spectacular sponsor activations including the Absa Vibe Point, PUMA Beat Bolt Sprint and DHL Mile To Go to mention just a few. New exciting activations to look out for will include vibe points from Chery and Heineken® 0.0. Runners can look forward to experiencing high octane energy from start to finish at the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K.” “The 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series continues as we encourage all South Africans to get active and reach their fitness goals. We are excited and looking forward to uniting with our KZN colleagues and community members for the 10km race in Durban. We hope participants enjoy all the race day entertainment along the route catered for everyone," says Keketso Motsoene, Absa Managing Executive. "Part of our plans for the Durban race is to encourage all community members and Absa colleagues to Be a Force for Good and join Absa in raising funds for communities affected by the #KZNFloods. We further extend our gratitude to Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series partners who have come on board to contribute to the relief fund by matching the funds raised during the Durban leg of the race. By simply joining Team Absa Walk Run on Strava, for every 1km run/walked, Absa will donate R1 to make a difference," concludes Motsoene. “The Absa RUN YOUR CITY …
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Timotheus stakes claim on Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
The fastest South African in 2022 over 10km, the Western Cape’s Anthony Timotheus will be gunning for gold at the 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 10 July 2022. There is a changing of the guard in South African athletics with the new generation standing up to be noticed. For almost a decade the likes of Stephen Mokoka, Elroy Gelant and Desmond Mokgubo have dominated the South African road running scene. That is however changing. In 2021 Precious Mashele officially took over the mantle of king of the road over the shorter distances from Stephen Mokoka. Chasing him is the exciting new talent, Mbuleli Mathanga from KZN, as well as Anthony Timotheus from the Western Cape. “We’re excited to see Anthony Timotheus in action at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in July,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Anthony kept the SA flag flying high at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K in May with his 5th overall finish and first South African to cross the line. As the fastest South African over 10km in 2022, his participation in Durban is sure to spark some serious competition which we always welcome as our goal is to encourage depth of performance as well as quality of performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K.” Timotheus made an emphatic breakthrough when he finished as first South African in the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday 15 May. In the process he took a whopping 17 seconds off his Personal Best when he clocked 28:29. That time is also the fastest in the country in 2022 and earned him an invitation to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 10 July, courtesy of the Elite Athlete Programme introduced by the organisers, Stillwater Sports, in 2022. The objective behind the programme is to ensure that South Africa’s best middle- and long-distance athletes compete in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and to provide them with incentive bonuses. For example, had …
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Don’t miss the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 this Thursday!
Durbanites are invited to ‘Wear Test’ PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes at the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 that will hit the streets of Durban this coming Thursday 09 June 2022. “The 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Runs give runners the perfect opportunity to put PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes to the test,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “The Demo Runs allow runners to find the PUMA shoe that best fits their running style. Not only are the Demo Runs a fun way to get fit in time for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (taking place on Sunday 10 July 2022), but they also bring the running community together. There are awesome sponsor prizes up for grabs and PUMA’s technical team will be on hand to answer questions and offer support. We can’t wait to welcome runners to the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 on Thursday. Prepare to #RunYourCity and #RUNPUMA.” EVENT INFORMATION: 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 in Durban Date: Thursday 09 June 2022 Time: 17:30 Venue: Bike and Bean, Country Club Beach, Snell Parade, 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: 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 …
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K offers exciting time-based incentives for SA Elites!
Stillwater Sports, the organisers of Africa’s leading road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, have announced an exciting time-based incentive scheme that will reward SA’s elite runners on a sliding-scale at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 10 July 2022. “Our goal is to encourage depth of performance as well as quality of performance 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. “Male runners will be rewarded for times ranging from a sub 30 minutes to world record time, with a fantastic incentive on offer for the first SA runner to dip under 28 minutes. On the female side, similarly, the focus will be on both depth and quality of performance, but we really want to see SA women running under 31 minutes, and then starting to attack the sub 30 minutes barrier”. To view the complete SA Elite Athlete Incentive breakdown, please visit https://bit.ly/2022D10KEliteAthleteIncentives Earlier this year the Organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series launched the 2022 SA Elite Athlete Programme. The programme is aimed at ensuring that the best South African athletes compete in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, against some of the best athletes in the world, and are rewarded for world class performances. Athletes that form part of the SA Elite Athlete Programme will also be eligible to win their share in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K’s prize purse. To view the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Prize Purse breakdown, visit https://bit.ly/2022RYCPrizePurseBreakdown Meyer concludes, “As the organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, we are proud to help create opportunities for SA athletes to equip themselves to be competitive on the world stage. With the most comprehensive Elite Athlete programme of any running event in Africa, we believe athletes are in control of their destiny, and that the programme will make it easier for athletes to …
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Absa Run Your City Durban 10K Is Looking For Its #Number1 Fan!
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is growing its running community in 2022 and it’s Durban’s time to shine with the launch of the exciting Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Ambassador Search Campaign. “The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Ambassador Search Campaign is a fun way to generate excitement in the build-up to the 2022 event,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports, and founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “We love getting the running community involved and can’t wait to reward our #Number1 fan. We are looking for inspirational runners, people who enjoy the outdoors, live life to the fullest, love the sport of road running, and love the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K. We invite all runners to join in on the fun and help us grow the #RYCStrideTribe in 2022 as we #RunYourCity and #RUNPUMA.” Shirees Benjamin and Angelo Fortune joined the #RYCStrideTribe earlier this year as the winners of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Ambassador Search Campaign. “I entered the Ambassador Search Campaign because I wanted to help motivate others,” admits Benjamin. “I am not a fast runner or any type of professional athlete, but if I can run anyone can. I am so grateful and overwhelmed by all the support. I am just a local runner so to be chosen as a #RYCStrideTribe Ambassador makes me feel that anything in life is possible. I love the PUMA hamper. It will definitely up my running game. The hype and buzz around the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is electrifying. It was the event to attend in Cape Town and will be the event to attend in Durban. You are guaranteed to have FOMO if you don’t attend.” According to Fortune, it’s the atmosphere that attracts him to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Everyone is happy, and all the runners are just super friendly,” says Fortune. “The Absa RUN YOUR CITY team has truly created a fun and welcoming experience for everyone. By being part of the #RYCStrideTribe I have a platform on which I can share my knowledge and in …
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Cycle2Ride excited to introduce more female mountain bikers to the Fedhealth Magalies Monster!
Former Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic winner and Cycle2Ride (C2R) Founder, Phillimon Sebona (Centurion) will return to the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 04 June 2022, this time with the goal of introducing more female riders to the sport of mountain biking and the excitement of conquering the monster. C2R is an initiative joined by Curro that aims to promote cycling as a medium for family cohesion, relaxation, fun, and possible career choice for those truly interested in becoming professional athletes. “There is a big gap in the female category with not many women participating in mountain biking events,” says Sebona. “This piqued my interest and I have made it my goal to help introduce more women to the sport. Currently we have four talented ladies at our academy. We offer them coaching and training plans, organise races and manage their year plan. We are excited to have the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic as one of the events on their calendar. It’s not an easy event so the ladies will put all their training to the test.” “Twelve C2R representatives will be racing on Saturday,” confirms Sebona. “I am excited to also be taking on the Monster. I won in 2017 and would love to see myself on the top step again. This year, however, two female riders from C2R will join me on the start line, while one female rider will take on the Half Marathon along with a few of our Development Riders. We can’t wait to #ConquerTheMonster.” C2R Representatives Beauty Buhle Ngobese (Midrand) and Pontso Mohoaladi (Alberton) can’t wait to line up at the 2022 Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic on Saturday 04 June 2022. “This will be my first Marathon race,” admits Ngobese. “I signed up for this event because I want to #ConquerTheMonster. I would like to inspire more ladies to challenge themselves and take on mountain biking.” “I’m attracted by the adrenaline rush and absolutely love conquering the toughest terrain,” says Mohoaladi. “Phillimon has taught …
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5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run returns to Durban!
The action of the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Runs will kick off in Durban at 17:30 on Thursday 26 May 2022 at Westville Country Club. “The 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Runs will give Durbanites a fantastic opportunity to ‘Wear Test’ PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Runners can look forward to catching up with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series running community while testing their fitness in the build up to the 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (taking place on Sunday 10 July). Whether you use the 5K Demo Run as a warm up or speed test, you are bound to have a wonderful experience with likeminded individuals. PUMA’s technical team will also be on hand to answer questions and offer support.” 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 #1 in Durban Date: Thursday 26 May 2022 Time: 17:30 Venue: Westville Country Club, Link Road, Westville, 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: Tuesday 08 March 2022 Entries Close: Monday 04 July 2022 Facebook: @Durban10k Instagram: @Durban10k Hashtag: …
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Totalsports Women’s Race proudly continues to support PinkDrive!
The streets of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban will be buzzing with pink excitement on National Women’s Day (Tuesday 09 August 2022) when thousands of runners and walkers show solidarity by being part of SA’s largest Women’s Day celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race in support of PinkDrive. PinkDrive is a Non-Profit Company (NPC) that is committed to improving breast cancer awareness, education, and offering free breast health services to the medically uninsured across South Africa. “The Totalsports Women’s Race is an amazing initiative that celebrates women in a fun and interactive way,” says Tenielle Karen, PinkDrive Western Cape Marketing and Events Co-Ordinator. “The pandemic has impacted the lives of so many and to have the Totalsports Women’s Race making a comeback in 2022 brings hope that things are slowly but surely returning to normality. The opportunity to be the official charity of the Totalsports Women’s Race will assist us with resources in mobilising our Cancer Screening Services and offering medical assistance to men and women who are not medically insured. Our message to entrants is to never give up, especially when fighting for what you believe in. Choose life and walk in Hope daily.” According to Nelius du Preez, PinkDrive National Marketing and Events Co-Ordinator, it’s amazing to be part of an event that is hosted in honour of women. “Hosting the event in three different cities on the same day shows unity and that Totalsports and PinkDrive stand together for the health and support of Women. The fundraising opportunity and platform offered by the Totalsports Women’s Race ensures that our service continues benefitting communities across South Africa, while the funds raised assists us to achieve our cardinal purpose which is to contribute meaningfully towards preventing as many people as we can, from succumbing to breast, cervical, prostate, and testicular cancer. We would like to thank all entrants for their commitment and support …
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Prize money up for grabs at 2022 Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run
Northwest Province –The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run returns to the picturesque ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 04 June and Sunday 05 June respectively and will boast a combined prize purse of R52 000. “’We’re excited to offer a combined prize purse of R52 000 for the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic Marathon (+-65km) and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run Long Route (+-R24km) in 2022,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “A total of R30 000 is up for grabs at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic Marathon. The Overall Men’s and Women’s winners will each take home R5000, with R3000 going to second place and R2000 to third place. The top three finishers in the following categories will also secure a percentage of the prize purse: Senior Men and Women, Sub Vet Men and Women, Vet Men and Women, Master Men and Women and Grandmaster Men and Women.” “The Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run’s Long Route (+-24km) prize purse will total R22 000,” continues Meyer. “The overall winners in the men’s and women’s race will secure R3000, while second place will receive R2000, and third place will take home R1000. The top three finishers in the following categories will also be rewarded with a percentage of the prize purse: Senior Men and Women, Junior Men and Women, Vet Men and Women, Master Men and Women and Grandmaster Men and Women.” In closing Meyer adds: “We will also be rewarding the winners with beautiful trophies both in the mountain bike and trail run events. We hope that the prize purse and trophies will encourage some exciting racing. We can’t wait to treat mountain bikers and trail runners to a memorable experience on the trails at the 2022 Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run in June.” To view the 2022 Prize Purse Breakdown visit: https://www.stillwatersports.com/fedhealth-magalies-monster-platinum-trail-run-prize-purse/ EVENT INFORMATION: Fedhealth …