Celebrating its second anniversary, the Joburg 10K CITYRUN began at 8am on Sunday morning, 23 September, and runners raced through the streets of Joburg.
Runners passed iconic landmarks along the way, which include: the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University, Neighbourgoods Market and the Ellis Park Stadium.
This website’s Sports Editor, Nicholas Zaal caught the action as the runners embarked on the race.
Watch all the action here:
The #FNBJoburg10KCityRun kicks off! @City_Buzz_ pic.twitter.com/CnxWw2R5Df
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
Heritage Day is not a quiet day in Joburg. Streets are abuzz with thousands of runners, and the MCs and pumping music have everyone hyped up pic.twitter.com/ZxW2krNwCi
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
13 500 runners are expected at #FNBJoburg10KCityRun. They will run past the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge and Constitution Hill @City_Buzz_ pic.twitter.com/QCnNt6cD0d
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
Just minutes to go now #FNBJoburg10KCityRun @City_Buzz_ pic.twitter.com/jQKsKiPhRw
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
The team spirit at #FNBJoburg10KCityRun stands out for these runners @City_Buzz_ pic.twitter.com/0mLQe8Mb3O
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
Runners and mascots are amped for the #FNBJoburg10KCityRun @City_Buzz_ pic.twitter.com/tlGLRhHhwI
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
Apparently 43 minutes early is when you need to get here to start the #FNBJoburg10KCityRun at the front @City_Buzz_ pic.twitter.com/dSccWefcbL
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
The #FNBJoburg10KCityRun will kick off in an hour and already the streets are abuzz in Joburg @City_Buzz_
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) September 24, 2017
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