Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ first Strava Challenge of 2024

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will launch its 2024 Strava Challenge Campaign this upcoming Sunday, January 28, featuring its infamous RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge as the first exciting activity.

By completing the Challenge, runners from across the country will stand a chance to win a fantastic prize compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and its esteemed footwear and apparel partner, PUMA South Africa.

“We’re thrilled to support runners in getting back into the swing of things after the festive season,” expresses Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder.

“We’d like to extend a warm invitation to more runners to join our platform. Our aim is to assist participants in achieving fitness goals leading up to the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events. We look forward to accompanying all runners and walkers on their fitness journeys and encourage them to share their stories and achievements with us.”

“The RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge marks an exciting start to the year,” adds Meyer.

“It presents a slightly tougher yet rewarding challenge that is sure to push runners beyond their comfort zones. The mechanics are simple – runners have from 05:00 to 23:00 on Sunday to conquer the RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge. Why not double the excitement by inviting or challenging family members and friends to join in on the fun?

We’re on the lookout for the runner who logs the most climbing, regardless of the distance covered. Get active, do some serious climbing, and stand a chance to win an incredible pair of PUMA NITRO running shoes. All that you need to do to be in contention to win this prize is RUN.CLIMB.RUN.”

EVENT INFORMATION:  Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series / RUN.CLIMB.RUN Strava Challenge #1

Date:  Sunday 28 January 2024

Time:  between 05:00 – 23:00

Activity:  any distance

Route:  Runners can choose their own location and route

How to join Challenge #1 / RUN.CLIMB.RUN Challenge:

Runners are to “join” the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/rycs

If runners have not done so yet, they will need to create a Strava Account before they can join the club.

Runners are to join the RUN.CLIMB.RUN event on the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club by clicking on the orange “I’m in” button displayed next to the Event listing.

Runners must record their run using a smartphone (Android or iPhone device) or smart watch (Garmin).

Runners must share their elevation gain, activities, pictures, and routes to the RUN YOUR CITY Series Strava Club page.

All activities logged during the challenge period must be uploaded to Strava no later than 23:00 on Sunday 28 January 2024.

WIN BIG: The names of the 5 runners and/or walkers to clock the most climbing will go into a lucky draw to win an AWESOME pair of PUMA NITRO Running Shoes. Don’t forget to share your activity to the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava within the stipulated time frame. The winner will be selected by random draw and announced on the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club page on Monday 29 January 2024.

EVENT INFORMATION:  2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series is an inclusive road running series that brings together elites, passionate runners, walkers, and those striving for healthier lifestyles. Each event seamlessly blends world-class achievements with a vibrant atmosphere, ensuring that participants of all backgrounds find both challenge and enjoyment in the experience.