ENTERTAINMENT
The events in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series are known to feature terrific on-route entertainment , and the new Gqeberha leg on 2 April 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 .
It ’ s
Party
Time !
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K is set to be an on-route party from start to finish !
“ Gqeberha ’ s leading performing arts groups are guaranteed to have runners in awe , and the artists are hungry for the interaction and support ,” says Michael Meyer , Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series . “ We are also excited to present the runners and walkers of the Friendly City with our spectacular sponsor activations , including the Chery Cheer Zone early in the race , the Absa High 5 vibe point at halfway , and the PUMA Forever Faster 100 Sprint challenge in the last kilometre , to mention just a few . Runners can look forward to experiencing high octane energy with interactive performances from start to finish !”
Ready to Entertain You
Here ’ s a list of all the entertainment you will experience on the route .
Sponsor Activations
RUN YOUR CITY Pre-event Warm Up Road Accident Fund Chery Cheer Zone Absa High 5 at 5 Coca-Cola Woolworths Garmin DHL PUMA Forever Faster 100 Sprint
Distance
Start 800m 1.60km 5km 6km 7.5km 8.3km 8.8km 9.3km
Save Energy for a PUMA Sprint !
Local Route Entertainment
Gumboot Singing & Dance Group Choir Group Brass Band Khoi-San Singing & Dance Group Iscathamiya Singing & Dance Group Isixhosa Singing & Dance Group Marimba Band Zulu Singing & Dance Group
Distance
350m & 9.6km 1.3km 1.95km & Finish 3km 3.6km 4.25km 6.45km 7.5km
One of the highlights of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events is the PUMA Forever Faster 100 Sprint activation , where athletes can earn themselves some great discount vouchers if they can wind up their sprint speed when they reach the activation in the last kilometre of the race .
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 in Beach Road . That ’ s the sprint zone !
Refreshment Stations
Water Point 1 : Absa & Coca-Cola Water Point 2 : PUMA & Coca-Cola Finish Line : Coca-Cola
Distance
3km 6.9km Finish
Enjoy the Vibe !
Runners and walkers taking part in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 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 !
“ We are excited to bring the PUMA Forever Faster 100 Sprint to Gqeberha ,” 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 .”
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 Run Your City Series it your all as you sprint for one of those vouchers !
Images : Anthony Grote & Jaco Wolmarans