{"id":10402,"date":"2025-06-19T08:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T06:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=10402"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:29:12","slug":"the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"Entries Are Open for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Heritage Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebrate-heritage-day-2025-in-style-by-running-through-joburg-s-iconic-streets\"><strong><em>Celebrate Heritage Day 2025 in Style by Running Through Joburg\u2019s Iconic Streets<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jozi\u2019s streets are calling\u2014will you answer with your running shoes on? The much-anticipated Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K returns this Wednesday, 24 September 2025, transforming <a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2024\/09\/23\/heritage-day-dress-up-ideas-for-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heritage Day<\/a> into a vibrant celebration of culture, fitness, and unity in the heart of Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2016, the Joburg edition of the <strong>RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong> has grown into a proudly South African tradition, drawing elite athletes and everyday runners alike. Whether you\u2019re gunning for a personal best or just looking to walk, vibe, and take in the city\u2019s most iconic sights\u2014this race is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-race-is-a-must-do-on-heritage-day\"><strong>Why This Race Is a Must-Do on Heritage Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no better way to honour our diverse nation than by moving through its beating heart\u2014<strong>the City of Gold<\/strong>\u2014surrounded by music, heritage, and Mzansi spirit. Participants will enjoy a <strong>10km urban adventure<\/strong> filled with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Landmark highlights of Johannesburg<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Live performances from top Jozi entertainers<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lively sponsor entertainment zones<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Support from cheering spectators and vibey emcees<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gauteng.net\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303284.png\" alt=\"Entries Are Open for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Heritage Day\" class=\"wp-image-10406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303284.png 663w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303284-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303284-390x220.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joburg.co.za<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more than a race\u2014it\u2019s <strong>Joburg on full display<\/strong>, proudly South African and united in movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3639212697\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-entry-options-to-suit-every-runner-or-walker\"><strong>Entry Options to Suit Every Runner (or Walker!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-entry-package\">\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong>STANDARD ENTRY PACKAGE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited-edition Event Performance T-shirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official Race Number with Timing Chip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Race Pack with goodies from sponsors and partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <strong>2 refreshment stations<\/strong> on route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live route entertainment and <em>tog bag drop-off service<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-group-entry-10-participants\">\ud83d\udc5f <strong>GROUP ENTRY (10+ Participants)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy sign-up for large groups or clubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeded start in the same batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group delivery or collection at a dedicated point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: <strong><a>entries@runyourcityseries.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heritage-double-entry\">\ud83d\udd25 <strong>HERITAGE DOUBLE ENTRY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Run twice, celebrate twice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entry into <strong>both<\/strong> the Tshwane &amp; Joburg 10Ks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double race packs including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performance T-shirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absa socks, cap &amp; drawstring bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Race numbers &amp; timing chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Gautrain Arm Warmers<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Limited-edition Heritage Tee<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast-tracked registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free <strong>boerie &amp; beer<\/strong> at both races<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Gautrain rides<\/strong> to both events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two unique <strong>finisher\u2019s medals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-corporate-entry-10-runners\">\ud83d\udcbc <strong>CORPORATE ENTRY (10+ runners)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invoiced bulk entry process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated delivery to offices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group seeding &amp; collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10% discount<\/strong> for companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact: <strong><a>companyentries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> | 072 117 9944<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u23f3 Entry closing date: Still to be confirmed\u2014so don\u2019t delay!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebrate-with-more-than-just-a-run\"><strong>Celebrate with More Than Just a Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K isn\u2019t just about fitness\u2014it\u2019s a <strong>celebration of culture and community<\/strong>. From the performance zones along the route to the finish-line festival vibe, runners become part of a living, breathing tribute to South African heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gauteng.net\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303286.png\" alt=\"Entries Are Open for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Heritage Day\" class=\"wp-image-10407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303286.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303286-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entries-are-open-for-the-absa-run-your-city-joburg-10k-on-heritage-day-1750303286-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Johannesburg Heritage Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t just stand on the sidelines this Heritage Day. Run your city, run your story.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3361990200\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-info-recap\"><strong>Quick Info Recap:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>Event Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, 24 September 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Johannesburg CBD and surrounding iconic sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd52 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> TBC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbb <strong>Enter Now:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.runyourcityseries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Run Your City Series Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce9 For groups: <strong><a>entries@runyourcityseries.com<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a>companyentries@stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tags-to-follow\"><strong>Tags to Follow:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>#AbsaRunYourCityJoburg10K<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#HeritageDayRun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#RunYourCity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#CelebrateMzansi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#JoburgEvents2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-tourism-authority-transport-evolution-2025\/\">Gauteng Tourism Authority Champions Transport Evolution Africa 2025<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entries Are Open for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Heritage Day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10408,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Entries Are Open for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Heritage Day","footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10402","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-events"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10402"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10402\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10409,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10402\/revisions\/10409"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}