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#WearTest PUMA’s newest range of running shoes before the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K

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Runners have one last chance to #WearTest PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes at the PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #4 that will take place at the grassed area in front of Hobie Beach Yacht Club at 17h30 on Thursday, 30 March 2023.

“The PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #4 is the perfect leg loosener before the inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K takes over the streets of Gqeberha this coming Sunday, 02 April,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “The Demo Run is open to all (club and non-club) runners and walkers that would like to #WearTest PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes. Look forward to enjoying a fun 5km with like-minded individuals. You can run it or walk it; the choice is yours. It’s the ideal opportunity for Gqeberha residents to experience what the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is all about. You’ll also get to meet fellow runners while getting to know the event team.”

“We invite all Gqeberha runners irrespective of your age and/or fitness levels to join us as we build up to Sunday’s event,” continues Meyer. “Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. The Demo Run is free of charge. Be sure to stick around after your run (walk) as there are fantastic prizes up for grabs compliments of PUMA South Africa. Join us and prepare to #RunYourCity #RunPuma.”

EVENT INFORMATION: PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #4

DATE: Thursday, 30 March 2023
TIME: 17h30
VENUE: Grass Area in front of Hobie Beach Yacht Club

For more information or to shop the PUMA NITRO Range visit https://go.puma.com/ddzt

Absa introduces the running billboard:
As part of the bank’s strategic intent to do more for the communities in which they operate, Absa launched a campaign titled Together we do more, Siyabangena, to encourage Absa colleagues, customers and community members to be an active force for good and raise funds via the Strava community to donate towards community upliftment. For every 1km run/walked by a Team Absa member on Strava, the bank donates R1 to make a difference in the community.

“This year, Absa is taking the campaign to the next level by introducing the running billboard – a fun and interactive activation that encourages participants to run/walk and log as many kilometres as they can on the Team Absa Walk Run Strava community,” says Sydney Mbhele, Absa’s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer. “To join the force for good movement and contribute, it’s as easy as downloading the Strava App, joining Team Absa Walk Run and lacing up – whether it is to hop on the running billboard while it is in Gqeberha or simply going for a walk/run around the block, at the gym. etc. Absa colleagues, customers and community members are encouraged to join Team Absa Walk/Run and track their kilometres every time they walk or run to create a greater impact.”

To join the fun activity and clock your kilometres, visit the running billboard at:
• Boardwalk Mall from Monday, 27 March to Saturday, 1 April, 09:00 to 18:00
• Greenacres Shopping Centre on Thursday, 30 March from 12:00 to 15:00

EVENT INFORMATION: Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K

DATE: Sunday 02 April 2023
START & FINISH VENUE: Kings Beach Precinct
START TIME: 07:00

ENTRY FEE:

1. Standard Entry:
Licenced Runners R240.00
Temp Licence: R20.00

Standard Entry Includes:
• Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
• Absa Drawstring Bag
• Absa Peak Cap
• Absa Socks
• DHL Water Bottle
• Race Number with Timing Chip
• Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
• Route Entertainment Points
• 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
• Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
• Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal

2. Gold Package: R1200.00

Gold Package Includes:
• Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
• Absa Drawstring Bag
• Absa Peak Cap
• Absa Socks
• DHL Water Bottle
• Exclusive Gold Package Gifts
• Race Number with Timing Chip
• Access to Pre-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments)
• Preferential Start Seeding
• Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
• Route Entertainment Points
• 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
• Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
• Access to Post-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments, massage, ablution facilities)
• Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal

CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K proudly supports two local charities: the Reach For A Dream Gqeberha and Garden Region and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha. When entering the event online runners are urged to show their support by donating to either or both worthy causes.

WIN A CHERY TIGGO 4 PRO URBAN VEHICLE: One lucky entrant will go home with a stylish Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicle valued at over R289 000.00 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and event partners Chery South Africa and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. To be in the running to win this fantastic prize the following three boxes need to be ticked: you need to enter the event (and pay the entry fee), collect your race number (during the stipulated race pack collection times) and be on the start line on event day.

Facebook: @Gqeberha10k
Instagram: @Gqeberha10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com

About Absa
Absa Group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.

Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance.

Absa operates in fourteen countries. The Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, and securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States.

For further information about Absa Group Limited, please visit www.absa.africa

About the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
A proudly South African mass participation road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has been revolutionizing the sport since 2015. A road running celebration like no other, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series comprises five unique events namely the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K (launched in 2023), Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (launched in 2015), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (launched in 2017), Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K (launched in 2023) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016).

A diverse road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series integrates businesses, families, investment in community, world class achievement and fun for all participants.

For further information please visit https://runyourcityseries.com/

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