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Absa RUN YOUR CITY Joburg 10k

Date
24 Sep 2026
Start 08:00
Venue
Mary Fitzgerald Square, 120 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown
Johannesburg
Distances
10
From
TBC

Verified 28 May 2026 · Last updated 16 Jul 2026

10km

Verified 1mo ago — details confirmed by the organiser.

Overview

About this event

The 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Joburg 10k will take place Thursday, 24 September 2026 from 08:00, at Mary Fitzgerald Square, 120 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 10km race.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Thursday 24 Sep 2026
Distance Entry Fee Type Start Cut-off Details
10km Race Sold out Road 08:00
Minimum age
14 years
Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Entries via PeakTiming

  • Group/Company Entry:

    • Convenient entry process for entry of 10 or more runners.

    • Dedicated Group and Corporate Entries collection point at Race Pack Collection or Personalised Group Delivery

    • Groups will be seeded together in the same batch upon request.

    • Send an email to [email protected] for more information to enter your group.

No entries available on race day.

Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
Please note that a fee of R75 will be charged for substitutions
Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Ellis Park Arena
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 · 09:00–19:00
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 · 09:00–19:00
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 · 09:00–14:00
  • GROUP ENTRY COLLECTION (10 Entries or more):

    • There will be a dedicated Group Entries counter at Race Pack Collection, please proceed directly to this counter to collect your Race Numbers and Race Packs. One representative from the Group must collect all the Race Numbers and Race Packs on behalf of the Group.

    • If you are a representative of a group, please present the following at Race Pack Collection:

    • proof of entry

    • A copy of your invoice (in order for the Race Pack Collection Team to ensure that all group members’ details are included and correct).

  • PLEASE NOTE:

    • NO separated collections for group entries will be allowed.

    • NO Race Pack Collection on the day of the event nor after the event.

    • NO Race Packs will be given to entrants after the event.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Handouts
Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route.
Lucky Draw
No lucky draw this edition.
Medical
Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.
Parking
Free parking at the start venue.
Pets Allowed
No pets at the venue.
Timing
Electronic chip timing for all distances.
Tog Bag
Tog bag drop-off available at the start.
Toilets
Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.
Refunds
No refunds of entry fees
Substitutions
Please note that a fee of R75 will be charged for substitutions
  • Your entry includes:

    • Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt

    • Absa Drawstring Bag

    • Absa Peak Cap

    • Absa Versus Socks

    • Race Number with Timing Chip

    • Sponsor Route Entertainment Points

    • Local Route Entertainment Points

    • 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route

    • Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service

    • Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K Finisher’s Medal

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Mary Fitzgerald Square, 120 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown

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Contact

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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