Due to severe adverse weather conditions forecast for Cape Town and the Western Cape this weekend, the organisers of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, after consulting with the City of Cape Town authorities, local authorities, and the appointed safety officials, have made the decision to cancel the event scheduled to take place on Sunday, 10 May.
According to the latest weather reports, a cold front is expected to make landfall over the Western Cape on Sunday morning, followed by a second cold front on Monday.
Gale force winds
The forecast includes disruptive rainfall, strong interior and gale force coastal winds, as well as cold to very cold, wet and windy conditions across the region.
Expected impacts include flooding of roads and settlements (formal and informal), as well as dangerous and difficult driving conditions.
“Our Operations Team has been closely monitoring the weather predictions and engaging daily with the City of Cape Town authorities, local authorities, and the appointed safety officials, in the lead-up to race weekend,” said Dezroy Poole, Race Director Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series.
“This decision was not taken lightly, especially considering the anticipation surrounding the event and the commitment shown by our runners, sponsors and partners. However, under the expected conditions, we could not guarantee a safe and enjoyable race experience for all involved. We extend our sincere appreciation to every stakeholder for their understanding and ongoing support of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series.”
Gesture of goodwill
As a gesture of goodwill, and in recognition of the difficult economic climate many South Africans are facing, the race sponsor has taken the decision to offer participants a choice between a full refund or free entry to the 2027 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K.
In addition, participants will still be able to visit Grand Parade to collect their official race packs and event merchandise.
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