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FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN and FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN set to reduce single-use plastic footprint

Following the introduction of a Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Management Campaign at the 5^th annual FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN in May this year, the organisers of the FNB Run Your City Series are excited to take their learnings to Johannesburg and Durban where they’ll host the FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN on Tuesday 24 September (Nation

“The aim of the FNB Run Your City Series’ SUP Management Campaign is to drastically reduce the usage of single-use plastics by 85% at all three events which includes the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN (Sunday 19 May), FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN (Tuesday 24 September) and FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN (Sunday 13 October ),” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.  “Our ultimate goal is to host a mass participation road running series that is plastic free.”

“Single-use plastics are used only once before they are thrown away or, on a more positive note, recycled.  These items include plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, soda and water bottles and most food packaging,” says Agne du Plessis, Stillwater Sports General Manager:  Road Running.  “As part of our SUP Management Campaign, we have teamed up with #RunClean and #ICarryMyOwn.  We are thankful for the positive manner in which Capetonians welcomed the campaign at the FNB Cape Town 12 ONE RUN.  Runners (and walkers) put their DHL water bottles to good use on the day in support of #ICarryMyOwn and #RunClean.  Strict ‘litter zones’ were also implemented to ensure a litter-free route.  We are excited to take our learnings to Johannesburg and Durban where we’ll implement our campaign at the 4^th annual FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN and 3^rd annual FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN.  Runners and walkers are encouraged to support our campaign, help keep your city clean and #RunYourCityYourWay.”

Other ways in which the FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN and FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN will reduce single-use plastic usage in 2019 includes:

Race Pack Collection:

1. NO plastic bags for goodie bags –paper bags only
2. NO plastic bags for race numbers
3. NO individually packaged event t-shirts
4. Race numbers will be made from recycled plastic bottles

Race Day:

1. NO plastic packaging for event branding
2. NO Plastic accreditation –only cardboard
3. Reusable cable ties for signage and branding
4. Gaining the support of event partner to eliminate single-use plastic usage.

Water Stations:

1. The number of water points on route will be reduced from 3 to 2 at the 5km and 10km marks, 2.85% less plastic water sachets at water points, use recyclable paper cups instead.
2. As part of their entry, all runners will receive a DHL running water bottle. Don’t forget to bring your bottle with on race day to be part of our #ICarryMyOwn Campaign.
3. Encouraging runners to run with a hydration pack and/or water bottle. Be self-sufficient #ICarryMyOwn
4. Refill stations for water bottles will be allocated at the start and along the route.
5. There will be designated Litter Zones with litter pens to keep the route litter free #RunClean

EVENT INFORMATION:  2019 FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN

Starting in front of FNB Bank City, runners (and walkers) will be treated to a 10km route experience that will highlight iconic landmarks and feature lively performances by a host of Joburg’s leading performing arts groups.  Iconic landmarks to look out for will include:  the Nelson Mandela Bridge, FNB Bank City, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University and Ellis Park Stadium to mention just a few.

Facebook:  Joburg-10K

Twitter:  @joburg10K

Instagram:  @Joburg10K

Hashtag: #FNBRunYourCity

Website:  www.joburg10k.com

EVENT INFORMATION:  FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN

The FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN is the last of three mass participation road running events that make up the FNB Run Your City Series.  The 2019 series kicked off in Cape Town in May with the 5^th annual FNB Cape Town 12 ONE RUN. Joburg will host the 4^th annual FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN on Sunday, 24 September 2019 (National Heritage Day), after which Durban will have its turn to shine. 

 Facebook:  Durban10k

Twitter:  @Durban10k

Instagram:  @Durban10k

Official hashtag:  #FNBRunYourCity

Website:  www.durban10k.com

About the FNB Run Your City Series:

FNB is proud to once again bring you the FNB Run Your City Series which comprises of three unique mass participation events that integrate business involvement, family, diversity, investment in community, world-class achievement and fun for all participants, both individuals and businesses alike.

Each of the races is developed to take participants through the historical routes around each city, thereby adding a tourism element to each race, making it more than a race but an economic opportunity for each community.

The FNB Run Your City Series is made up of three races around South Africa, namely, the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN, the FNB Joburg 10K CITY RUN and the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN.

For further information please visit www.runyourcityseries.com