The organisers of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series are inviting Capetonians to enjoy an active start to the long weekend by taking on the much-anticipated Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #3 powered by PUMA NITRO at Rondebosch Common (Sawkins Road, Rondebosch) on Thursday 14 April 2022. “We can’t wait to celebrate the start of the long weekend with the Absa RYC Running Community,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “The 5km run is the perfect ‘active’ social gathering for the Absa RYC Running Community. Runners get to make new friends, while catching up with old friends. No matter how hard you try, this is the one long weekend where you are bound to overindulge at some point, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Why not get ahead of the guilty feelings.” ““The WARM UP RUN is free of charge and open to all runners in the Cape Town area,” continues Meyer. “Starting at 06:30, it’s the perfect “active start” to the long weekend. We also have exciting news! All participating runners stand a chance to win their share in spectacular prizes compliments of the event’s footwear and apparel partner, PUMA. Prizes up for grabs will include (but are not limited to) a PUMA hamper to the value of R 5 000, a pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes and a selection of PUMA apparel items. Get the weekend off to a great start by joining us at the fun-filled Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #3 powered by PUMA NITRO. Get ready to #RunYourCity and #RunPuma.” EVENT DATES: Absa RYC WARM UP RUNS powered by PUMA NITRO Thursday 14 April 2022 06:30 WARM UP RUN #3: Rondebosch Common (Sawkins Road, Rondebosch) Friday 29 April 2022 06:30 WARM UP RUN #4: Venue to be released closer to the time. Friday 13 May 2022 06:30 WARM UP RUN #5: Venue to be released closer to the time. SPONSOR PRIZES up for grabs: Runners who complete the 5km Absa RYC WARM UP RUN stand a chance to win: • A PUMA Hamper to the value of R 5 000. • A pair of PUMA …
Global running star sets sights on Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
One of the current global stars of the sport of running, Daniel Simiu Ebenyo from Kenya, returns to the Mother City on Sunday 15 May 2022 to take on the 7th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K. As the 3rd fastest 10K runner in the world at present, Ebenyo is one of the stars of world athletics, and is already being mentioned as the man to challenge Joshua Cheptegei, the world’s leading 10km runner. Fellow runners and spectators will hope to see Ebenyo come close to the fastest 10km ever run on African soil, when he takes on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on 15 May. “It’s a tremendous coup to have Daniel return to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K,” says Michael Meyer, founder of Africa’s leading 10K road running series. “Our aim is to have our thousands of participants stand on the start line with the world’s best runners, and Daniel certainly fits that bill. To have the third fastest 10K runner on the planet run in Cape Town is a huge thrill and privilege and will further cement the event as Cape Town’s most prestigious road running event. We hope that all the runners participating will be inspired by his presence in the event.” Ebenyo has made some emphatic statements already in 2022. He opened his season on 9 January at the Valencia 10km, winning in his usual front running style and in an almost solo effort, he proceeded to decimate a quality field, winning in a time of 26:58, then the fastest in the world. Since then only two runners have run faster. Joshua Cheptegei, a past Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series champion, and Kenneth Renju have gone faster – with Cheptegei flying to a 26:49 in Cannes (6 March) and Renju winning the Lille 10km in 26:57 on 20 March. That Ebenyo has a serious turn of speed is beyond question. In his first indoor season, the Kenyan competed in the Mondeville Indoor Meeting over 3000m one month to the day after this incredible 10km race. Seven Minutes, 42.93 seconds later and Ebenyo crossed the finish line in first. …
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Run the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in support of five local charities!
Durbanites have the opportunity to make their run count by supporting five local charities when they enter the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) DURBAN 10K that will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Sunday 10 July 2022. The five life changing charities are: LIV Village, TREE (Training and Resources in Early Education), Durban & Coast SPCA, iThemba Lethu and Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD). Based in the community of Cottonlands, just outside of Verulam in Durban (KZN), LIV Village was founded in 2010 and first opened to mothers and children in August 2011. “LIV provides holistic residential care for vulnerable and orphaned children. Our vision is to Rescue, Restore, Raise, Release,” says Jo Moon, LIV Durban / Lungisisa Indlela Village. “We are grateful for the partnership with the Absa RYC DURBAN 10K. It’s a privilege to partner with an event that encourages runners/walkers from all walks of life to unite, enjoy an active lifestyle while supporting local charities. We look forward to racing and experiencing the camaraderie.” For further information on LIV Village please visit www.liv-village.com Founded in 1984, TREE (Training and Resources in Early Education) is a non-profit organisation that specialises in Early Childhood Development (ECD), Resource and Training development of/for the ECD Workforce with a special focus on Women Empowerment. “The Absa RYC DURBAN 10K is is an incredible opportunity for people to go out and be active especially after the two years where we struggled with the COVID-19 pandemic and also had to deal with looting that shook KZN,” says Ruby Motaung, TREE Director. “Our TREE team is excited and enthusiastic to join the runners and celebrate with everyone involved. We are honoured to have been chosen as an event charity for another year. The partnership will increase our brand awareness and marketing strategy. It will further help us to network our organisation in our beloved city of Durban. All the contributions made from …
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Entries open for 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K – Jozi’s largest Heritage Day Celebration!
Entries for Jozi’s largest Heritage Day Celebration, the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) JOBURG 10K, will open on Tuesday 05 April 2022! Founded in 2016, the Absa RYC JOBURG 10K forms part of the award winning Absa RYC Series which currently consists of three iconic mass participation 10km road races: the Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K, Absa RYC DURBAN 10K and Absa RYC JOBURG 10K. “It’s been two years since we’ve been able to host this exciting event in Joburg,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “To say that we are excited to be back in 2022 would be an understatement. The Absa RYC JOBURG 10K celebrates the splendour of the City of Gold. We can’t wait to treat runners to a 10km journey that highlights iconic landmarks and features lively performances by a host of Joburg’s leading performing arts groups.” “Although a mass participation road race, the event will also feature an exciting Contender Programme aimed at the racing snakes,” continues Meyer. “To qualify for prize money, entrants will need to apply to be part of the Contendar Category. The 2022 Absa RYC Series boasts a whopping combined prize purse to the value of R690 000. As if that isn’t enough excitement, we’ve also recently launched the long overdue SA Elite Athlete Programme aimed at providing South African runners with the opportunity to run world class times on South African soil. The programme is intended to ensure that the best South African athletes compete in the Absa RYC Series, against some of the best athletes in the world, and are rewarded for world class performances.” “The Absa RYC JOBURG 10K is a true highlight on the SA running calendar,” adds Meyer. “Entrants can look forward to rubbing shoulders with elite runners both local and from abroad. What better way to celebrate National Heritage Day on Saturday 24 September 2022 than by being part of the action! Jozi runners are you ready to #RunYourCity!” “The Absa RYC Series …
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Get ready to RUN.CLIMB.RUN with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava!
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series is inviting runners to take part in one of its “tougher” Strava Challenges – the RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge - this coming Sunday 03 April 2022. “The RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge is definitely one of our tougher Strava challenges,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “It’s good to get out of one’s comfort zone. The good news is that this challenge does not require speed, slow and steady can also win the race. Runners will need to complete the challenge any time between 05:00 – 23:00 on Sunday. They can also run any distance. We are looking for the runner that clocks the most amount of climbing, irrespective of the distance run. Run hill repeats in your neighbourhood or go for a scenic mountain adventure. The ten runners to clock the most climbing on the day will go into a lucky draw and stand a chance to win a pair of PUMA NITRO running shoes. These runners stand a 1 in 10 chance to win. I like the odds. May the best climber win.” EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RYC Series Running Club / RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge Date: Sunday 03 April 2022 Time: between 05:00 – 23:00 Activity: any distance Route: Runners can choose their own location and route How to join Challenge #3 / RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge: 1. Runners are to “join” the RYC Series Running Club on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/rycs 2. If runners have not done so yet, they will need to create a Strava Account before they can join the club. 3. Runners are to join RUN.CLIMB.RUN event on the RYC Series Running Club by clicking on the orange “I’m in” button displayed next to the Event listing. 4. Runners must record their run using a smartphone (Android or iPhone device) or smart watch (Garmin, TomTom, Suunto, Fitbit, Polar etc.) 5. Runners must share their elevation gain, activities, pictures and routes to the RYC Series Strava Club page 6. All activities logged during the event period must be uploaded to …
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Capetonians get ready to #RunYourCity at the Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #2 powered by PUMA NITRO!
The ever-exciting Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) WARM UP RUN #2 powered by PUMA NITRO heads to the Goodwood Harriers Running Club (Argyll Road, Goodwood) this coming Friday 01 April 2022! “Starting at 06:30, the Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #2 powered by PUMA NITRO is the perfect ‘active start’ to the weekend,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RYC Series. “The WARM UP RUN is free of charge and open to all runners in the Cape Town area. Runners are invited to catch up with the RYC Event Organizing Team and Running Community over a 5km walk, jog or sprint. The aim of the WARM UP RUN is to get people moving while creating excitement for the upcoming Absa RYC CAPE TOWN 10K that will take place in the Mother City on Sunday 15 May 2022.” “In addition to enjoying an early morning 5km run with like-minded individuals, we also have awesome sponsor prizes up for grabs compliments of the event’s footwear and apparel partner, PUMA,” adds Meyer. “These exciting prizes include a PUMA shopping voucher to the value of R 5 000, a pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes, a selection of PUMA apparel items and other fantastic sponsor hampers. Join in on the fun at the Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #2 powered by PUMA NITRO and stand a chance to win big while you #RunYourCity and #RunPuma.” EVENT DATES: Absa RYC WARM UP RUNS powered by PUMA NITRO Friday 01 April 2022 06:30 WARM UP RUN #2: Goodwood Harriers Running Club, Argyll Road, Goodwood - opposite Protea Home Thursday 14 April 2022 06:30 WARM UP RUN #3 Venue to be released closer to the time. Friday 29 April 2022 06:30 WARM UP RUN #4 Venue to be released closer to the time. Friday 13 May 2022 06:30 WARM UP RUN #5 Venue to be released closer to the time. SPONSOR PRIZES up for grabs: Runners who complete the 5km Absa RYC WARM UP RUN stand a chance to win: • A PUMA Shopping voucher to the value of R 5 000. • A pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes. • A selection of PUMA apparel …