Road closures for the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K on Sunday, 11 May

The 10th anniversary of the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K takes place this Sunday, 11 May 2025 from Milnerton. The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and participants on logistics for race day.

A sold-out field of approximately 15,000 people will take to the streets from Woodbridge Island in Milnerton to Lower Long Street in the CBD.

The Absa Cape Town 10K brings together a diverse group of runners from the elites to recreational runners and those who are in it for the vibes.

Runners will enjoy iconic views of Table Mountain as they make their way along the coastline, onto the N1, and into the vibrant city bowl, passing some of the Mother City’s famed landmarks before crossing the finish line on Lower Long Street.

As one of South Africa’s most loved mass participation events, the race transforms Cape Town’s roads into a high-energy course with entertainment, music and support zones that bring the route to life with good vibes for runners and spectators alike.

The race will set off from Woodbridge Island at 09:00.

Road closures:

To safely host this major event, a series of road closures will be in place over the weekend. Motorists are advised to plan and take note of alternative routes.

Some major roads on the route or intersecting with the route will be closed for several hours on Sunday. These include:

The N1 inbound from the Marine Drive off-ramp
Marine Drive (between Loxton Road and Boundary Road)
Marine Drive (between Boundary Road and the N1 off ramp)
Heerengracht Street (between FW De Klerk Boulevard and Walter Sisulu Avenue)
Long Street (between Hans Strijdom and Wale streets)
Adderley Street (between Hans Strijdom and Strand streets)

A full list of road closures can be found here.

Park and Ride

A dedicated MyCiTi shuttle service will transport participants from the Grand Parade to the start line in Milnerton.

Buses depart from 05:30, with the final bus leaving at 08:20.
Parking is available on and around the Grand Parade.

Runners are encouraged to park early, make their way to the Grand Parade, and hop on the MyCiTi buses for a smooth and stress-free trip to the start.

Post-race, there’s a shuttle to return participants to the start venue at Woodbridge Island from 10:30 until 14:00. The bus will run from Walter Sisulu Avenue in front of the CTICC.

"The City of Cape Town has been with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES since its inception 10 years ago and it has been an event that has showcased our city’s natural beauty, its vibrant energy and our people’s passion for sports. This milestone is a celebration of the enduring spirit of the thousands of athletes who have taken part in the race, those who have enhanced their healthy lifestyle thanks to the event and a wonderful reminder of the fun times we’ve had over the last decade. We are looking forward to seeing the athletes back on the iconic route this weekend and the vibe that brings the running community together. We have worked hard with the event organisers over the last couple of months to provide a safe and smooth experience on race day, ensuring that both participants and spectators can enjoy the event with confidence."

- JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member - Safety and Security