Western Cape schools can now sign up for the Absa Run Your City (RYC) Cape Town 10K fun school’s challenge, which will form part of the ninth annual event on Sunday 12 May.
Open to participants, aged 14 to 19, the challenge at the Absa RYC Cape Town 10K includes separate divisions for boys and girls.
Schools are encouraged to register multiple teams, each comprising five learners.
Prizes will be awarded to the top five boys’ teams and top five girls’ teams, with the winning teams in each category receiving the prestigious trophy and year-long bragging rights.
“The Schools Challenge features a discounted entry fee of R200 per runner, which includes a temporary licence,” said Michael Meyer, managing director of Stillwater Sports and series founder.
“Entrants will enjoy the convenience of a dedicated entries collection point during race-pack collection, ensuring a personalised and efficient experience for all entrants.
“We encourage all participating schools to proudly wear the event T-shirt as part of their dress code on race day as it will add to the vibrant atmosphere of the ‘sea of red’.”
The race starts in Marine Drive, Milnerton, and finishes opposite the Absa Building in Lower Long Street in the Cape Town CBD.
The top five boys and girls teams will be awarded the following prizes: Puma running shoes valued at R2 000-plus and a Puma cap (first place), Puma tracksuit and Puma cap (second place), Puma bag and Puma cap (third place), Puma T-shirt and Puma cap (fourth place) and Puma cap (fifth place).
- Entries close at midnight Monday 6 May; enter online at www.runyourcityseries.com. For more information, send an email to entries@runyourcityseries.com.
