Runners to unite virtually with the RYC Series Stronger Together 5km Challenge

The Run Your City (RYC) Series is excited to give runners from across South Africa (and the world) the opportunity to prove unity is strength by taking part in the Stronger Together 5km Challenge on July 31.

“We all face adversity at some point in our lives,” said Michael Meyer, MD of Stillwater Sports and founder of the RYC Series.

“The goal of the challenge is to remind runners we are stronger together and anything can be accomplished when we are united. We invite all runners to sign up and complete a 5km run between 05:00 and 22:00.

“Remember to capture and share your run, routes and photos to the RYC Series Club Page on Strava. Don’t forget to include #RunYourCity #StrongerTogether #RunPuma. An awesome pair of Puma Nitro running shoes to the value of R4 000 is up for grabs. Get out there and make an impact. Your efforts just might inspire others.”

Event details

Date: July 31

Time: between 05:00 and 22:00

Activity: 5km challenge

Route: Runners can choose their own location and route

How to join the event

• Runners must “join” the RYC Series Running Club on Strava via the following link: https://www.strava.com/clubs/rycs

• If you have not yet done so, you will need to create a Strava account before you can join the RYC Series Running Club.

• Runners are to join the Stronger Together 5km Challenge on the RYC Series Running Club by clicking on the orange “I’m in” button displayed next to the event listing

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Event day mechanics

• Runners have from 05:00 to 22:00 on July 31 only to complete their run.

• Runners must record their run using a smartphone (Android or iPhone device) or smartwatch (Garmin, TomTom, Suunto, Fitbit, Polar).

Please note

All runners must protect their health and safety and that of others by social distancing while running.
Runners are encouraged to stay up to date on the latest news and guidelines from their local and national authorities.

For further information on the Run Your City Series email entries@joburg10k.com, entries@durban10k.com, entries@thecapetown12.com or visit https://runyourcityseries.com/

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