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4 Foreword Messages
Messages of welcome from the Title Sponsor , Host City , Host Province and Race Founder .
6 Cape Town ’ s Number One !
The vibrant streets of the Mother City will be painted red on Sunday 12 May when participants from all walks of life gather to take on the ninth edition of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K .
9 Warm Up with PUMA NITRO™
To get yourself properly warmed up and motivated in the last few days before the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K , make sure you don ’ t miss our final PUMA NITRO™ RUN .
10 Win a Brand New Chery Vehicle !
All entrants of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on 12 May will have the exciting chance to win a brandnew Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT vehicle valued from R279,000 .
12 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 !
13 Fast Times Expected !
Last year the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series produced exceptional results , and more of the same is expected at the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K , Thanks to an impressive line-up of top talent .
14 Bringing Heart to the Mix
Heart FM has been welcomed as the official Radio and Media Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K , and is all set to bring Cape Town ’ s Beat to the running community on race day .
15 A Look Back …
Enjoy this selection of pics from previous editions of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K .
16 Race Day Tips for Your First Race
After spending weeks , perhaps even months , training for your big racing debut , the last thing you want is stress to detract from the excitement of the day . Here ’ s a list of essential tips to make sure your race day goes smoothly .
18 Raise Your Glass !
Castle Lite has joined the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series as the official Beer Partner for the 2024 series , and participants can look forward to the ultimate post-race refreshment !
21 Get Your Number Here
Here ’ s all you need to know about collecting your race pack and race number in the two days leading up to the race , plus handy advice for first-timers on how to pin on a race number .
22 Final Instructions
Congratulations on entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K ! Here are your final instructions before you line up at the start to # RunYourCity on Sunday 12 May .
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Off to the Races
Here ’ s all you need to know about race-day parking in the CBD and catching a bus to the start in Milnerton – and getting back to Woodbridge Island after the race , if that ’ s where you intend parking .
Know Your Way Around
Here are two handy maps of the Start and Finish , so you can see exactly where you need to be , or where to find everything on race day .
Route Map
Plan your race strategy , including refreshment stations , by checking out the official route map for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K .
Mother City Vibes
Cape Town ’ s streets will buzz with excitement on Sunday 12 May , as vibrant sponsor activations and vibe points take centre stage at the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K .
Find Your Perfect Pace
Whether you ’ re aiming for a 40-minute finish or planning to cruise home in 90 minutes at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K , you can run with one of the official pacesetting buses and let our experienced pacesetters help you achieve your race goal .
CANSA on Board as Official Charity for 2024
While you ’ re running the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K , you can make a difference by supporting the event ’ s official charity .
No Excuse for Single-Use !
With more and more plastic waste filling landfill sites or ending up in the oceans , it is vital that we all do our part to reduce the amount of waste being produced , and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series asks all runners to join us in this effort .
Published on behalf of the RUN YOUR CITY Series by Modern Athlete magazine
EDITOR : Sean Falconer DESIGN : Caroline Collings IMAGES : Action Photo , Chris Hitchcock , Jaco Wolamarans , Mark Sampson , Tobias Ginsberg , and courtesy Stillwater Sport
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