ABSA Run Your City 2026

Travel conveniently to and from the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10K and Absa RUN YOUR CITY Johannesburg 10K with Gautrain, the official transport partner for both train and bus services.

Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying the experience with family and friends, Gautrain offers a reliable, convenient, and stress-free way to get to the start line and back home safely after the race.

Step 1: If you are parking at a Gautrain station, press the button at the parking boom gate to collect a paper parking ticket.

Step 2: Participants wearing an official race number will receive a FREE Gautrain card from promoters at the station. Cards are only available for issuance from 05:30 to 08:00

Step 3: Travel by Gautrain to the designated station and follow event signage to the dedicated Gautrain buses, which will transport participants directly to the race start area.

Step 4: After completing the 10km race, board the dedicated Gautrain buses back to the station and continue your journey home by Gautrain.

Step 5: Your Gautrain card includes your return trip and parking (parking costs listed below). 

• R10 when using the train to Park Station from other stations

• R135 if parking at Park Station

When exiting the parking area, insert your paper parking ticket and tap your Gautrain card to complete the process.

Standard Gautrain fares apply – Please click here for more info – Gautrain Fares

If you lose your ABSA RYC complimentary Gautrain card during the race, Gautrain will unfortunately not be able to replace the card. Any additional train fare and parking costs incurred for your return journey will be for your own account.