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Whether you can just run one or do all five , here are the dates to remember for the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has transformed the landscape of road running in South Africa since its inception in 2015 , having grown to five mass participation events spread across five vibrant cities , and becoming the country ’ s premier 10km series and providing runners and walkers of every age and ability the opportunity to see their home city in a way they may never have done before .

Exciting news for runners who like to collect race medals is that in 2024 , each of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events will showcase unique , city-specific medals , adding a personalised touch to the participant experience reflective of the host city ' s essence and character .

In closing Meyer adds , “ Witnessing world-class performances on home soil is always a thrill , and by providing a substantial prize purse , we aim to inspire athletes to arrive fully prepared and determined to give their best performance on race day . We are proud to be able to recognise and reward these athletes for their dedication and support ."

“ Each event showcases a spectacular route , highlighting the splendour of its host city while offering fierce competition as South Africa ' s elites take on the world ' s top athletes ,” says Michael Meyer , Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and the series founder . “ We are once again dedicated to delivering five exceptional mass participation road races on South African soil in 2024 .”

The five race dates for the 2024 series are : Sunday 7 April Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K Sunday 12 May Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Sunday 7 July Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Sunday 25 August Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K Tuesday 24 September Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K

UNPRECEDENTED PRIZE PURSE

The five races in the acclaimed Absa RUN YOUR CITY series will boast a massive combined prize purse of R1,560,000 in 2024 .

In 2022 and 2023 , South African 10km racing was taken to new heights by the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , with fve SA men dipping under 28 minutes on home soil for the first time ever . This was largely thanks to the world class fields of elite athletes assembled for the races in this series , but also thanks to the impressive prize money on offer , which prompted world-class racing from gun to tape ! And now , the 2024 series is set to provide the same great racing action . “ We are proud to once again offer an impressive combined series prize purse of R 1,560,000 in 2024 ,” says Meyer .

HUGE INCENTIVES FOR LOCAL STARS

In addition to the unprecedented combined prize purse of R1,560,000 , the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will also feature an impressive SA Athlete Prize Incentive Schedule for this year ’ s series .

The special incentive for local athletes is applicable to all five iconic races in the series in 2024 , and will offer bonuses for exceptional performances . In the men ’ s category , bonuses start for times faster than 28 minutes , with a substantial R200,000 awaiting anyone who breaks the 27-minute barrier . For women , the bonuses will start for times faster than 32:08 , with a remarkable R200,000 incentive being awarded if the 30:23 barrier is broken .

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