Save Energy for a PUMA Sprint !
ENTERTAINMENT
The events in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series are known to feature terrific onroute entertainment , and the Cape Town leg on 14 May will be no different . A host of local performing arts groups and sponsor activations will line the route at regular intervals , to provide the runners and walkers with non-stop vibe and fun , and keep the energy high and the legs ticking over .
“ The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K boasts a fast-paced route that has been tailored to offer a true City of Cape Town experience while incorporating fantastic views and landmarks that are unique to the Mother City ,” says Michael Meyer , Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series .
It ’ s
Party
Time !
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is set to bring the party to the streets of the Mother City on Mother ’ s Day .
Save Energy for a PUMA Sprint !
“ At the front-end South Africa ’ s elites will go head-to-head against the world ’ s best athletes on home soil , while from the mid to back end of the race , the social runners and walkers can look forward to soaking up the ambiance of the magnificent city while event partners and leading performing arts groups keep the spirts high with their lively performances . Runners can look forward to experiencing high octane energy with interactive performances from start to finish !”
Creating the Great Vibe
Runners can look forward to these fantastic sponsor / partner activations and vibey refreshment stations along the race route :
Sponsor Activations
Absa & Coca-Cola Warm-Up Chery Cheer Zone Coca-Cola PUMA Forever Faster 100 Sprint City of Cape Town Absa High 5 Zone Heineken DHL Golden Mile Garmin Heart FM Woolworths Dash
Refreshment Stations
Water Point 1 : Absa & Coca-Cola Water Point 2 : PUMA & Coca-Cola Finish Line : Coca-Cola
Distance
Start 2.7km 5km 7.6km 8km 8.3km 8.6km 9km 9.3km 9.4km 9.5km
Distance
3km 7.2km Finish
Ready to Entertain You
Here ’ s a list of all the entertainment you will experience on the route , courtesy of local performing artists and groups :
• Marimba Cape Whalers Outreach Group
• Afrobeat Drumming
• Macassar Colour Guard & Youth Drumming Ensemble Troupe
• The Field Band Foundation Brass Band
• Western Cape Street Bands
• Lindelani Performing Arts
One of the highlights of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events is the PUMA Forever Faster Sprint activation , where athletes can earn themselves some great discount vouchers if they can wind up their sprint speed . This section of the route requires you to sprint 100m as fast as you can through the PUMA activation point , so save some energy and get your legs ready ! You ’ ll know you ’ re there when you see the red astroturf on the road and the PUMA signs . That ’ s the sprint zone !
“ We are excited to bring the PUMA Forever Faster Sprint back to Cape Town ,” says Brett Bellinger , Marketing Director of PUMA South Africa , the official apparel sponsor of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series . “ We are looking for # FastTimes , and as motivation , there will be some exciting prizes up for grabs . The male and female runner with the fastest time will each take home a R10,000 PUMA Shopping Experience . We will also have prizes for runners who complete the sprint in under 15 , 20 and 25 seconds . All that you must do is prove that you have what it takes to run # ForeverFaster .”
Enjoy the Vibe !
Runners and walkers taking part in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K are invited to join the party on race day , and the performers love it when athletes stop to dance , sing along and just enjoy the music . Even if you don ’ t stop , give the performers a shout-out and a wave as you pass , and use the beat and the ‘ gees ’ to power the next section of your run !
Runners who secure the following sprint times will qualify for the in-store discount at any PUMA Retail Outlet , and will be notified via SMS after the race :
• Under 15 seconds for 100m : 30 % discount off a purchase at the PUMA store
• Under 20 seconds for 100m : 20 % discount off a purchase at the PUMA store
• Under 25 seconds for 100m : 15 % discount off a purchase at the PUMA store
So , look out for the clearly marked PUMA activation on the route and then give 8 it your Run all Your as City you Series sprint for one of those vouchers !