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Foreword Messages
Messages of welcome from the Title Sponsor , Host Federation and Race Founder .
Tshwane … On Your Marks !
The capital city is set for an unforgettable experience at the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K !
Is Your School Ready to Run ?
The innovative Schools Challenge is bound to spark healthy competition amongst the learners in the region .
Feel the Rhythm of Tshwane !
A fantastic line-up of route entertainment will create an unparalleled atmosphere on Sunday 27 August .
Meet the Top Contenders
With a star-studded field , expect scintillating action at the front end of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K .
Win a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro !
By entering one of the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events , you could win a brand-new Chery vehicle .
Action-Packed Year So Far
The 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has seen a new SA Record , a World Record attempt , and scintillating racing !
Woolworths Welcomed
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is delighted to have leading retail group , Woolworths as an official partner .
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Here are your final instructions before you line up at the start on Sunday 27 August to # RunYourCity .
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Route Map Reveal
Find Your Perfect Pace
Run with our official pacesetting ‘ buses ’ and let our experienced pacesetters help you achieve your race goal .
The RUN YOUR CITY Range
We ’ ve designed and crafted a proudly South African RUN YOUR CITY clothing range .
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MUST-DO WARM UP RUN !
To get you race-ready , you don ’ t want to miss Tshwane ’ s last RUN YOUR CITY WARM UP RUN , brought to you by PUMA NITRO .
Join Our Inner-City Clean-Up
Everybody in Tshwane is invited to be a # ForceForGood by joining a fun City Clean-Up in the prelude to the race .
Supporting Local Charities
While running the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K , make a difference by supporting our official charities .
Garmin On Board
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is proud to welcome Garmin as the Official Sports Tech Partner of the series .
Calling All Challengers
Join the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava and you could win superb prizes from PUMA .
Ready for Your Best 10K
Whether you ’ re aiming for a PB or tackling your first 10K , here ’ s great advice to help you achieve your goal .
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition and hydration are important for runners , so we tackled a few questions new runners often ask .
Time to Streeeeeeeeetch !
It ’ s important to do a few targeted stretches before an after your Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K .
Let Woolies Fuel Your 10K
Getting your fuel , fluid and rehydration right is easy , especially if you do a bit of shopping at Woolworths !
Dragons Sports Signs On
The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dragons Sports in 2023 .
Published on behalf of the RUN YOUR CITY Series by Modern Athlete magazine
EDITOR : Sean Falconer DESIGN : Caroline Collings IMAGES : Action Photo , Anthony Grote , Charles Ndou , Josh Reid , Mark Sampson , Richard Pearce , Rogan Ward , Tobias Ginsberg , Unsplash and courtesy Avalanche , Garmin , Mindlo Mdhluli , PUMA South Africa , Sport Science Institute of South Africa , Woolworths
PUBLISHERS Richard Laskey , Roxanne Martin , Sean Falconer
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