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HEINEKEN Beverages joins the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series as a Headline Sponsor from 2026
Image: David Sullivan One of South Africa’s most celebrated running series is set to become even bigger, bolder, and more refreshing. Stillwater Sports , organisers of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , are excited to announce a major new partnership with HEINEKEN Beverages . Starting in 2026, HEINEKEN Beverages will join the Series as an Official Headline Sponsor in an exciting three-year collaboration. “This is a truly special moment for the Series,” says Michael Meye

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 112 min read


2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series GQEBERHA 10K and CAPE TOWN 10K entries open this week
Image: Mark Sampson Spanning five South African cities, the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series returns in 2026 ! Entries for the first two events —the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K and Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K - open on Thursday, 11 December 2025. Both 10km races bring together elite athletes, club and recreational runners to experience fast, scenic routes that celebrate each city’s unique character, while promoting community, fitness, and world-class road running

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read


Drive away in style! Win a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in Tshwane and Joburg
Image: Felix Dlanga The streets of Tshwane and Johannesburg will come alive with excitement during the annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY...

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 233 min read


Get set to #RunYourCity Joburg – Entries Open for the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Image: Tobias Ginsberg Entries for the 8th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K open on Tuesday, 17 June. Runners can look forward to...

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 182 min read


Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES reveals a Heritage Double Entry fast-tracked by Gautrain - for the Tshwane and Joburg events!
Image: Charles Ndou The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES , in proud partnership with Gautrain , the official Transport Partner, is excited to...

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 94 min read


Lace up Tshwane - Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K entries are officially open!
Image: Tobias Ginsberg Tshwane runners, it’s time to lace up and get ready! Entries for the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K ,...

Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 22 min read


All eyes on Durban as Elite Runners prepare to chase Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES Prize Purse and SA Bonuses
Image: Action Photo The third event in the iconic five-part series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K , will take place on Sunday, 13...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 303 min read


World-Class road running takes centre stage at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K this July
Image: Anthony Grote After drawing a sold-out field of 4,000 runners in Gqeberha and 15,000 in Cape Town, South Africa’s premier road...

Sifiso Ngobese
May 263 min read


Celebrate 10 years of World-Class on-route excitement at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Image: Anthony Grote The RUN YOUR CITY SERIES will mark a momentous milestone – 10 years of sensational road running – at the Absa RUN...

Sifiso Ngobese
Apr 293 min read


#RunYourCity and stand a chance to Win a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Image: Anthony Grote One lucky Durban runner will drive home in a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle , valued from R269,900 , at the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Apr 223 min read


Wildschutt and Xaba target SA Records at Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Image: Pholisa Ngqameni / Stillwater Sports Multiple SA record holder Adriaan Wildschutt is aiming to add the national 10km road record...

Sifiso Ngobese
Apr 125 min read


Kipngetich returns to Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES as Frans prepares to fly the flag for SA in Gqeberha
Image: Tobias Ginsberg After making a strong impression on the South African road running scene with a runner-up finish at the 2024 Absa...

Sifiso Ngobese
Apr 85 min read


Mhlanga chases maiden Sub-28 as Phalula seeks to turn back time at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Image: Action Photo As one of only two athletes to secure a top ten finish in all five Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES races in a single...

Sifiso Ngobese
Apr 44 min read


Entries for the 8th Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K open this week
Image: Anthony Grote The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will celebrate its 8th anniversary on Sunday, 13 July 2025. Entries open on...

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 314 min read


Boost Your Business! Win R500K in Airtime with Heart FM and Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Image: David Sullivan Cape Town’s Beat – Heart FM is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in the Mother City...

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 253 min read


Kabelo Mulaudzi targets Sub-28 minute finish at Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Image: Action Photo Having already clocked two sub-28-minute 10km performances, Kabelo Mulaudzi has proven his mastery of the 27-minute...

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 255 min read


Xaba’s winning streak sets the tone for Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Image: Felix Dlanga South Africa’s 10km national record holder, Glenrose Xaba—who set the mark at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in...

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 195 min read


Runner ready for her 10th Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES race in the Mother City!
Image: Action Photo An enthusiastic runner, Zukiswa Gaxela (Luzuko, Phillipi) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Absa RUN YOUR...

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 173 min read


Fresh off a Half Marathon PB, Gelant eyes Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Image: Anthony Grote After a stellar 2024 season, where he claimed two national titles and proudly represented South Africa in the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 115 min read


Cancer survivor proudly supports the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Image: Action Photo Melda Ruiters (Northpine Brackenfell), a cancer survivor, strongly believes that staying active and participating in...

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 114 min read
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