ROAD RUNNING
What a Year It ’ s Been !
While the elites had their eyes firmly set on the road ahead , many of the runners behind them were focused on enjoying the vibe of the race , with many stopping to dance at the various sponsor activations and vibe zones along the route , including local performing groups from the Isiko La Manje Entertainment company . The Absa High Five zone at halfway had the runners jumping to ‘ high five ’ the hanging hands , while the PUMA Forever Faster sprint zone had them winding up the speed in order to qualify for a discount on their next purchase at a PUMA store , as the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series once again lived up to its reputation as being a running party .
With the conclusion of the 2023 series and more records to celebrate , the Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , Michael Meyer , says that his team is really excited about the 2024 series . “ We ’ re
immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our dedicated community of elite and social runners , and the invaluable contributions from our esteemed sponsors who make this series possible . It ’ s been a journey filled with memorable moments , fierce competition , and the spirit of unity through running . We ’ re already looking forward to what the 2024 season holds for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series .”
Absa ’ s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer , Sydney Mbhele , adds , “ Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K and those who joined Team Absa Walk Run on Strava . Your dedication to running and your contribution to the charities that we support is inspiring . We are grateful for the support of this event , which helped us to raise much-needed funds for organisations that are making a difference in the lives of people in Joburg . We ’ ve all contributed to making our city a better place for everyone , because together we can do more , Siyabangena !”
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