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6 Foreword Messages
Messages of welcome from the Title Sponsor , Host Province and Race Founder .
8 Durban Delight !
The streets of Durban will be painted red on Sunday 7 July when participants from all walks of life gather to take on the seventh edition of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K .
12 Win a Brand New Chery Vehicle !
All entrants of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will have the exciting chance to win a brand-new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT vehicle valued from R279,000 .
14 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 .
16 Ready to Race !
The 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K made history when three South African men clocked sub-28- minute times in the same race for the first time , and now we can expect another exciting race .
17 Eyes on the Prize
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 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 !
18 Taking SA Running to New Heights
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has upped the ante in SA running in recent years , and with the fast course in Durban tailor-made for records and PBs , we could see this remarkable trend continue on 7 July .
21 Warm Up with PUMA NITRO™
To get yourself properly warmed up and motivated in the last few days before the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K , make sure you don ’ t miss our final PUMA NITRO™ RUN .
22 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 DURBAN 10K , you can run with one of our experienced pacesetters to help you achieve your goal .
25 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 !
26 No Excuse for Single-Use !
With more and more plastic waste filling landfill sites or ending up in the oceans , it ’ s 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 this effort .
29 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 .
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Final Instructions
Congratulations on signing up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K ! Here are your final instructions before you line up at the start to # RunYourCity on Sunday 7 July .
Route Map
Plan your race strategy , including refreshment stations , by checking out the official route map for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K .
It ’ s a Party on Foot
The streets of Durban will be buzzing with excitement as event sponsors go all out to create an unparalleled on-route experience at the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K .
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 .
Know Your Way Around
Runners and spectators should take note of the following road closures in and around the race route of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K , so that you plan your travel to the venue on race day .
CANSA on Board as Official Charity for 2024
While you ’ re running the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K , you can make a difference by supporting the event ’ s official charity .
Published on behalf of the RUN YOUR CITY Series by Modern Athlete magazine
EDITOR : Sean Falconer DESIGN : Caroline Collings PUBLISHERS : Sean Falconer , Richard Laskey , Roxanne Martin IMAGES : Action Photo , Anthony Grote , Charles Ndou , Gavin Ryan , Jaco Wolmarans , Mark Sampson , Richard Pearce , Rogan Ward , Tobias Ginsberg , and courtesy Stillwater Sport , Chery , NN Running Team
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