{"id":6982,"date":"2026-09-01T10:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=190593"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:33:27","slug":"jantjies-targets-top-10-finish-at-inaugural-absa-run-your-city-mangaung-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/jantjies-targets-top-10-finish-at-inaugural-absa-run-your-city-mangaung-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"Jantjies targets top-10 finish at inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2026 Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON Champion Arthur Jantjies is excited about the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K, which will take place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, saying it will breathe new life into the sport of athletics in South Africa\u2019s heartland by empowering and inspiring the next generation of top runners.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old Jantjies, who defeated the likes of 2024 Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON Champion Onalenna Khonkhobe to claim victory at \u2018The World\u2019s Most Beautiful Ultra Marathon\u2019 in April, believes that local youngsters can only be inspired when they line up alongside some of South Africa\u2019s finest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is big for the Free State and the Northern Cape because we will be able to run against the best and share knowledge,\u201d explained Jantjies, who clocked 3:09:25 to win this year\u2019s Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON after joining legendary ultra-marathon coach John Hamlett at the beginning of the season.<\/p>\n

Under Hamlett\u2019s guidance, Jantjies saw his 10km personal best improve to 29:19 in May, which was followed by a 29:32 clocking at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 12 July. The Pan African Resources elite athlete is predicting a fast time on the flat Free State Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K route, warning that he cannot be counted out of a top-10 finish.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a flat course and dry air, so everything is nice here,\u201d adds Jantjies, who hails from the Northern Cape town of Hopetown, situated roughly 120km from Kimberley.<\/p>\n

Commenting on Jantjies\u2019 participation, Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder, said: \u201cArthur is a fantastic addition to the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K, and his journey from the Free State and Northern Cape running community to becoming a Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA MARATHON champion is hugely inspiring.<\/p>\n

Bringing the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to Mangaung is about more than adding another race to the calendar; it\u2019s about creating opportunities for local runners to compete alongside some of South Africa\u2019s best and showing the next generation what is possible. Having Arthur in the mix at the inaugural event makes his participation particularly special.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT DATES: 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY MANGAUNG 10K<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Start Time: 07:00
Start Line: Sir George Grey Street exit of Grey College
Finish Line: Kings Way (Bloemfontein)
Entry Fee: Entry Fee: R 255 (Licensed Runner)
Temp License Fee: R70
Entry Fee Includes:
\u2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
\u2022 Absa Drawstring Bag
\u2022 Absa Peak Cap
\u2022 Absa Socks
\u2022 Race Number & Timing Chip
\u2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal
\u2022 Major Sponsor Activations
\u2022 Route Entertainment Points
\u2022 3 x Refreshment stations on route
\u2022 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
\u2022 Post Event Entertainment<\/p>\n

Entries Open: Saturday 01 August 2026
Entries Close: Thursday 08 October 2026 or once capacity has been reached<\/p>\n

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Instagram: @Gqeberha10k \/ @CapeTown10k \/ @Durban10k \/ @Tshwane10k \/ @Joburg10k \/ @Mangaung10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity<\/p>\n

WhatsApp Line: 072 042 7613
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com<\/p>\n

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Author<\/strong>: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/a> on behalf of Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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