The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will expand from three to five events in 2023, with Gqeberha and Tshwane joining Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town as host cities.
The Gqeberha event will take place on 2 April 2023, whilst the Tshwane event is scheduled for the 27th of August.
“Growing the series from three to five events is no small feat and would not have been possible without the support of our title sponsor, Absa, who has been a driving force since we welcomed them onboard in 2021, and other key sponsors such as PUMA, DHL and Chery, to mention just a few,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “Another important factor that should not be overlooked are the relationships that we have with each host city. Each city has contributed immensely to the success of the Cape Town, Durban and Joburg events, and ultimately the series. We are excited to work with Gqeberha and Tshwane, to further grow the status of the series.”
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“Our purpose at Absa is to bring possibilities to life. We believe that everyone should have access to all our sponsorships. When we came onboard as a sponsor of the biggest mass participation event in the country, our key objective was to get the country moving in the right direction, and help our communities and colleagues to aspire to change their lives and that of their community for the better. We recognise that now more than ever, we need to play an even greater role in bringing the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series closer to the people,” said Geoffrey Lee, Absa Chief Executive Product Solutions.
Entries for all five events open on 5 December.
Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series:
2 April – Gqeberha
14 May – Cape Town
9 July – Durban
27 August – Tshwane
24 September – Johannesburg
