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The Cape Town Absa RUN YOUR CITY event set to take place on Sunday, 10 May, has officially been cancelled due to severe weather conditions and safety concerns linked to strong winds and heavy rains across the city.
Organisers announced the decision, stating it was made in the interest of runner, staff and spectator safety. Runners are being offered the choice between a full refund or a 'free' entry to the 2027 Absa RUN YOUR CITY 10k event.
"Following consultation with the relevant authorities and safety stakeholders, it is clear that proceeding with the event will place unnecessary risk on all involved. Aligning with Absa’s brand ethos of Your Story Matters, every runner entered this race with a personal goal, a purpose and months of preparation behind them."
Race Pack Collection at the Grand Parade will continue as planned:
- 08 May 2026: 09h00 – 19h00
- 09 May 2026: 09h00 – 17h00
This marks the second major race disruption in recent months, following the cancellation of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in October last year - also called off due to extreme weather conditions that posed safety risks along the route.
Further updates will be shared via official Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series channels.
Cold and wet conditions set to affect Cape Town’s weekend!
The weather is set to turn cooler and cloudier on Saturday, with the prospect of heavy rain and strong winds arriving on Saturday night and persisting for most of the day on Sunday and into next week, according to the latest forecast by Weatherman Pete.
"The weather won't be suitable for picnics or garden parties, but those brave enough may find the Muizenberg surf conditions appealing. Small boats should not venture out onto the high seas, and heavy swells will also offer extra dangerous conditions.
"Avoid low-lying areas that are at risk of flooding, clear your gutters and drains and ensure that you and yours are safely protected from the storm. There are probabilities of some lightning and thunder as the rain and clouds pass over. The freezing level looks quite low, around 1000m, so the possibility of snow on the Boland Mountains is very real.
"The rain could persist until early on Wednesday with up to 50mm predicted over the period, so don't plan on visiting the snow this weekend, but sunnier days on Thursday and Friday should reveal some glimpses of the mountains.
"SPOILER ALERT – next weekend looks sunny! You can check the dam levels here."
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