Get ready to Run Your City!

Wind-free days. Mild temperatures. Blue skies before wintry cold fronts. Yup, Cape Town in autumn is made for running.

First comes the feverish build-up to the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon on 11 and 12 April, then the city looks ahead to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 24 May. And right slap-bang between the two comes another big-name race: the 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K, set for Sunday, 10 May.

The race marks its 11th edition this year, landing on Mother’s Day to once again promise a fast and festive route through the Mother City.

The 10km route is known for linking the coast and city centre. The morning starts with a bus trip from Cape Town's CBD to the start line in Milnerton, and the race route then follows the coastline towards Table Mountain –sea and city views come standard – before finishing in Lower Long Street. The Cape Town outing is a fast and flat point-to-point route, so runners can look to bag a PB on the day too.

“Runners and supporters will witness top-tier racing on home soil, and experience a 10km event packed with excitement, energy, and unforgettable on-route entertainment,” says Michael Meyer, managing director of race organiser Stillwater Sports. “Cape Town’s unique backdrop makes this race a must-do for all runners - elite or social - and we can’t wait to #RunYourCity with everyone.”

Need to know

• Entry includes: performance T-shirt, entrant gifts, race number with timing chip, two refreshment stations, tog-bag drop-and-collect service, on-route entertainment and a finisher’s medal
• Group entries: available for 10 or more runners, with a dedicated collection point
• Age categories: Junior, Veteran, Master, Grand Master and Great Grand Master
• Substitutions: allowed until 1 May 2026
• Refunds: entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be rolled over to next year
• Race-pack collection venue: Grand Parade, Darling Street, Cape Town city centre
• Collection times: Thursday 7 May, 9am–7pm; Friday 8 May, 9am–7pm; Saturday 9 May, 9am–2pm
• Bring: your entry confirmation or SMS with race number, plus ID or passport

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