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	TBC	Road	08:00	—
Minimum age 14 years

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

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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.

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.

Start Mary Fitzgerald Square, 120 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg

Finish Mary Fitzgerald Square, 120 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg

• 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

Contact

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Train

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History

Past editions

Previous edition: 2025

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