The 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will reach an exciting conclusion on National Heritage Day (Tuesday 24 September 2024) as 11 500 runners take to the streets of Johannesburg for the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. To ensure a seamless race day experience, event organisers are urging participants to make use of either the convenient Park and Ride service from the Johannesburg Athletic Stadium in the Ellis Park Precinct or the slick Gautrain and Gautrain Bus service.
“We’re thrilled to welcome such an impressive number of runners to the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “With the large influx of runners heading to Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, it’s crucial to avoid traffic congestion and parking challenges. That’s why we’ve implemented a Park and Ride service from the Johannesburg Athletic Stadium in the Ellis Park Precinct, offering safe parking with buses shuttling runners to the start from as early as 5:15 am. Alternatively, participants can opt for the Gautrain and Gautrain Bus service, which also provides a hassle-free commute. It’s important to note that only runners wearing their race numbers on the front of their t-shirts will receive free access to the Gautrain and Gautrain Buses. Both services (Park and Ride and the Gautrain and Gautrain Bus service) are complimentary for all entrants of the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K.”
Meyer concludes, “We strongly encourage all participants to make use of the Park and Ride service or the Gautrain and Gautrain Bus service. With safe parking and stress-free transportation, runners can relax and enjoy the journey to the start line. This is just one more way we’re ensuring a smooth and enjoyable race day experience for everyone.”
TRANSPORT OPTIONS: Race Day / Tuesday 24 September 2024
OPTION 1: Park and Ride service
To the start: from the Johannesburg Athletic Stadium, 158 Van Beek Street, New Doornfontein in the Ellis Park Precinct
Pickup: Van Beek Street
Time: 05:15 with the last bus leaving at 07:00
Return Trip: from Mary Fitzgerald Square to the Johannesburg Athletic Stadium
Pickup: Lilian Ngoyi Street between Miriam Makeba and Gerad Sekota Street
Time: from 09:00
OPTION 2: Gautrain and Gautrain Bus service
If runners did not secure their booking during the online registration process, they can still do so at Race Pack Collection from 21 – 23 September 2024 at Ellis Park Arena (29 Bertrams Rd, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg).
Choosing Your Route: Depending on their starting point, runners are required to choose the nearest Gautrain station and plan their route to the Park Station in Johannesburg, which is the closest stop to the event. A Gautrain bus shuttle service is offered between Park Station and the race start and finish points.
The 9 stations to choose from as a starting point include: Hatfield, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand, Marlboro, Sandton, Rosebank, Park* (closest station to the start area of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K) and Rhodesfield.
For a step-by-step guide on how to use the Gautrain and Gautrain Bus service visit https://runyourcityseries.com/joburg-10k/entry-information/
EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series
1. COMPLETED / Sunday 07 April 2024 / Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Men’s Winner: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 28:01
Women’s Winner: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:15
2. COMPLETED / Sunday 12 May 2024 / Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Men’s Winner: Vincent Kibet Langat (Kenya) 27:52
Women’s Winner: Diana Chepkorir (Kenya) 31:47
3. COMPLETED / Sunday 07 July 2024 / Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Men’s Winner: Elroy Gelant (South Africa) 0:27:47
Women’s Winner: Christine Njoki (Kenya) 0:30:37
4. COMPLETED / Sunday 25 August 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
Men’s Winner: Kamohelo Mofolo (LES) 28:40
Women’s Winner: Glenrose Xaba (RSA) 31:51
5. NEXT UP: Tuesday 24 September 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Start Time: 08:00
Start Line: Lilian Ngoyi Street / Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg
Finish Line: Rahima Moosa Street / Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg
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WhatsApp Line: 072 042 7613
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com
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Author: Jacky McClean from NEWSPORT MEDIA on behalf of Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series.
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