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.

Entries close 17 Aug 2026 or when sold out.

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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

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

Finish Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia

Contact

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Train

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History

Past editions

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