Overview

About this event

The 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10k will take place Sunday, 23 August 2026 from 08:00, at Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Distances include a 10km race.

The Jacaranda City will be buzzing with excitement when thousands of runners toe the line to paint the streets of Tshwane red at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K.

Runners can look forward to experiencing road running at its best! The route will incorporate iconic landmarks while featuring nonstop entertainment from start to finish compliments of Tshwane's leading performing arts groups and event sponsors.

Races

Distances & fees

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

Sunday 23 Aug 2026

Distance	Entry Fee	Temp Licence	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
10km Race	ZAR 255	ZAR 70	Road	08:00	—
Minimum age 14 years

Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

Entries via PeakTiming

• Your entry includes:
  

  • Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt

  • Race Pack Filled with Sponsor and Partner Gifts

  • Race Number with Timing Chip

  • Major Sponsor Route Entertainment Points

  • Lively Local Entertainers and Performance Groups on Route

  • 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route

  • Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service

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

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Substitutions

Substitutions are permissible until 17 August 2026 via the official entries website

Pre-race

Number collection

Collection venues, dates and times.

Union Buildings

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 · 09:00–19:00

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 · 09:00–14:00

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria Click for directions

Finish Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria Click for directions

Running with Earphones

No headphones permitted on the route — race rules.

Handouts

Medals to all athletes who finishes within the cut-off time

Medical

Medical support stationed on route and at the finish.

Parking

Free parking at the start venue.

Pets

No pets at the venue.

Timing

Your timing chip is attached to your race number and needs to be attached to the front of your running shirt

Tog Bag

Tog bag drop-off available at the start.

Toilets

Portable toilets at the start, finish, and on the route.

Water Points

2 x Refreshment Stations on Route

Refunds

No refunds of entry fees

Substitutions

Substitutions are permissible until 17 August 2026 via the official entries website

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Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia

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Contact

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Organiser

Entries Run Your City Series

[email protected] +27829910045

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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