Elite Race
EYES ON
THE PRIZE
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K is set to dish up another helping of scintillating action from the elites at the front end of the race , thanks to the terrific prize money on offer !
In 2022 and 2023 , South African 10km racing was taken to new heights by the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , with five SA men dipping under 28 minutes on home soil for the first time ever . This was largely thanks to the world class fields of elite athletes assembled for the races in this series , but also thanks to the impressive prize money on offer , which prompted world-class racing from gun to tape ! Now , the 2024 series is set to provide the same great racing action .
“ Witnessing world-class performances on home soil is always a thrill , and by providing a substantial prize purse , we aim to inspire athletes to arrive fully prepared and determined to give their best performance on race day . We are proud to be able to recognise and reward these athletes for their dedication and support . We are therefore proud to once again offer an impressive combined series prize purse of R1,560,000 in 2024 ,” says Michael Meyer , founder of the series .
Huge Incentives for SA Stars
In addition to the combined prize purse of R1,560,000 , the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will also feature an impressive SA Athlete Prize Incentive Schedule for this year ’ s series . This incentive for local athletes is applicable to all five races in the series , and will offer bonuses for exceptional performances . In the men ’ s category , bonuses start for times faster than 28 minutes , with a substantial R200,000 awaiting anyone who breaks the 27-minute barrier . For women , the bonuses will start for times faster than 32:08 , with a remarkable R200,000 incentive being awarded if the 30:23 barrier is broken .
“ The standard of South African running rises each year at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series . Our goal is to continue this trend by rewarding outstanding performances at each of our five races in 2024 , ultimately elevating the competitiveness of South African middle-distance running . We believe that these incentives will inspire even faster times on South African soil , with the potential for a sub-27-minute in the men ’ s race and even a sub-32 in the women ’ s race ,” says Meyer . “ Our objective is to enable South Africa ’ s elite athletes to make a living without needing to go abroad . We are confident that this incentive will attract considerable attention from South Africa ’ s top athletes , and we are excited to see them showcase their talent at all five of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events in 2024 .”
Bonus Record Incentive
To further elevate the excitement , an additional R50,000 is on the table for any South African athlete who breaks the current SA 10km records for either men or women .
“ Each of the five events will feature a total prize purse of R312,000 . Within this allocation , R252,000 will be earmarked for the Open category , with R126,000 each dedicated to the top 10 men and top 10 women . The top male and female finishers in each city will be awarded R30,000 each , with R25,000 going to the second-place finishers and R20,000 to the third-place finishers . Additionally , R60,000 will be designated for age categories , to be distributed among the top three finishers in each of the Junior , 40-49 , 50-59 , 60-69 and 70 + categories .”
12 Run Your City Series
Images : Jaco Wolmarans , Mark Sampson