The Race
HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY!
The streets of Cape Town will be awash with excitement this Sunday, 11 May, when the 10th edition of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is run, and we hope you’ re as excited as us about painting the streets of the Mother City red once again!
People like to celebrate a 10th anniversary, not just because 10 is a‘ nice round number,’ but because it symbolises a relationship that is proving to have the legs to‘ go the distance.’ That makes it all the more special that in 2025 we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ever-popular Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, by going the distance once again, from Milnerton to the city centre.
The race was first run in 2015 as a 12km, and it retained this unusual but popular distance until 2021( just missing one year in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic). The distance was shortened to 10km in 2022 to bring the Cape Town event in line with the rest of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events in Joburg and Durban, with Gqeberha and Tshwane added in 2023, and today the event is one of the biggest and most enjoyable running experiences in both Cape Town, and part of the richest 10km series in the country!
“ Celebrating a decade of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in Cape Town is a monumental milestone for us,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and founder of the series.“ The event has become a cornerstone of road running in South Africa, combining world-class competition, community spirit, and breathtaking views of the Mother City. We look forward to even more impressive elite performances, new PBs, and a fantastic on-route experience for all in 2025, while
enjoying the magnificent ambiance of Cape Town, and we look forward to runners joining us for this special 10th anniversary celebration!”
The City of Cape Town will also be joining in the celebrations, says JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.“ The City of Cape Town has been with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series since its inception 10 years ago, and it has been an event that has showcased our city’ s natural beauty, its vibrant energy and our people’ s passion for sports. This milestone is a celebration of the enduring spirit of the thousands of athletes who have taken part in the race, those who have enhanced their healthy lifestyle thanks to the event, and a wonderful reminder of the fun times we’ ve had over the last decade.”
The Place to Be …
Starting at Woodbridge Island, Milnerton, and finishing in Lower Long Street, in the Cape Town CBD, the point-to-point route is flat and fast, geared for the elites to push for records, and for every runner to chase a personal best. Meanwhile, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events are known for their incredible vibe courtesy of fun sponsor activations and spirited local entertainers, all out to support the athletes and offering participants a party on foot from start to finish!
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