Absa Run Your City 10k takes over Joburg on Heritage Day

702’s Bongani Bingwa speaks with Absa Group CEO, Kenny Fihla.

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The City of Johannesburg will be a sea of red as the Absa’s Run Your City 10k series touches down on Heritage Day (24 September 2025).

The 10km race celebrates the city, highlighting several iconic landmarks along the route alongside a massive celebration to welcome you at the finish line.

This year’s race also supports the Reach for A Dream Foundation, Cotlands, the Johannesburg SPCA and the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.

Fihla says this race series is part of Absa’s contribution to uplifting the city. 

“Johannesburg is still home to about 5.5 million people… we have a responsibility to ensure that the environment is clean, well-managed and safe.”

– Kenny Fihla, CEO – Absa Group

“It’s about developing a sense of community responsibility. We bring together our own employees, our clients, as well as the community.”

– Kenny Fihla, CEO – Absa Group

For a full list of road closures, visit the race website here.

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