AVIS welcomed as Mobility Partner of Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2024
Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, are excited to welcome AVIS as the official Mobility Partner for one of South Africa’s premier mass participation road running series, kicking off with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 12 May 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome AVIS as the official Mobility Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2024,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “Organizing five mass participation road races across five different cities is no small feat. Having a reputable logistics partner in your corner is crucial for ensuring the success of these events. AVIS’s expertise and support will ensure smooth operations and a seamless experience for our participants across all our events. We are proud to #RUNYOURCITY with this leader in logistics on our side.”
“We are honored to join forces with the prestigious Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,” says Andisiwe Nikelo- Executive for Commercial Leasing at AVIS Southern Africa. “Being a world-class series, the event team has exceptionally high standards that need to be met. AVIS is thrilled to lighten the load by ensuring seamless mobility, allowing the team to focus on delivering exceptional events. This collaboration allows us to showcase our commitment to connecting humanity, and in this case the running community through seamless mobility. We are especially excited about our debut event, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, and look forward to ensuring an efficient and enjoyable experience for all participants.”
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
| COMPLETED / Sunday 07 April 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10KMen’s Winner: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 28:01Women’s Winner: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:15 |
| Sunday 12 May 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K |
| Sunday 07 July 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K |
| Sunday 25 August 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K |
| Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K |
EXCITING NEWS: In 2024, each of the five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events will showcase unique, city-specific medals, adding a personalized touch to the participant experience reflective of the host city’s essence and character.
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has welcomed the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as the official charity of the entire series of events in 2024. A non-profit leader in the fight against cancer since 1931, CANSA enables research, educates the public and advocates for and supports all people affected by cancer, while leading SA towards a cancer-free society. When entering an Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series event online, runners can show their support by donating towards CANSA.
PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Hitchcock