Jacaranda City Challenge
Sat 12 Oct 2019 @ Pretoria, Gauteng

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RACE INFORMATION

DISTANCE	START TIME	CUT-OFF TIME	MINIMUM AGE	PRIZE GIVING	START/FINISH VENUE
42,2km	05h30	½ way 3hrs 5hrs 30min	20yrs	10h00	Hoërskool Oos-Moot, Haarhoff Street, Villieria NEW VENUE!
21,1km	05h30	3hrs	16yrs	09h00
10km	06h00	2hrs	14yrs	09h00
5km	06h25	2hrs	9yrs	09:00

ENTRY INFORMATION:

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

• Only Pre-Entries available for 42,2km 

No entries will be will be accepted after pre-entry closing date or at the venue

• Pre-Entries and Entries at the venue available for 21.1km, 10km and 5km.

PRE-ENTRIES: Close 3 October 2018 or when entry capacity reached

ENTRY OPTIONS:

• Paper Entry By Hand Delivery: Refer to listed Hand Delivery Addresses
• Online Entries: entries.timeme.co.za

LATE ENTRIES  10 to 12 October 2019 only at venue – Hoërskool Oos-Moot, Villieria

                                Times: 10 and 11 October: Between 11:00 and 18:00

                                Times: 12 October: between 04:30 and 06:30

Important on Race Day: Arrive early to park in the FREE dedicated parking at the venue

ENTRY CAPACITY: Capped at the first 10,000 entries received.

• Entries are limited and capped as follows: (by hand and/or online):
• 42,2km:  First 3 000 received
• 21.1km: First 3 000 entries received
• 10km: First 3 000 entries received
• 5km fun run: First 1000 entries received

EVENT T-SHIRTS: R85,00

• Order your 2019 event t-shirt when entering ONLINE ONLY.
• Limited number of t-shirts [if not sold out] will be available at the venue, Hoërskool Oos-Moot, between 10 and 12 October

COLLECTING OF RACE NUMBERS

HAND DELIVERED ENTRIES 

Will only open on 2 August at the selected sport shops and Gys Pitzer Motor dealerships

Will receive their race number & temporary licence number (if applicable) immediately upon entering

ONLINE ENTRIES

Online entries must collect race numbers & temporary licence numbers (if applicable] at the venue on the following registration dates:

At the Venue: Hoërskool Oos-Moot, Villieria 

10 & 11 October: Between 11:00 and 18:00 

12 October: From 04h30  – Note: Entries close 15min before applicable event starting time

HAND DELIVERY ADDRESSES

The following sports stores:

The Sweat Shop, Dunkeld West Centre – 011 325 2567

The Sweat Shop: Bedford Arcade, van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview – 011 450 2421

Run-A-Way Sport: 302 Freesia St, Lynnwood Ridge – 012 361 3733

Sweat Shop: South Downs Shopping Centre, Centurion – 012 665 0048

Sportsmans Warehouse:

Atterbury Value Mall – 012 991 4926

Kolonnade Retail Park – 012 548 5131

Centurion Value World – 012 665 0768

Gys Pitzer Motors

1005 Steve Biko Street, Wonderboom – South, Pretoria - 087 724 8305

125 Stormvoel Road, Lindo Park, Pretoria – 087 250 3087

Solomon Mahlangu Dr & Bendeman Blvd, Silver Lakes, Pretoria, - 012 941 0191

RULES & GENERAL INFORMATION    

ALL ATHLETES

The time limits for all events will apply as stipulated under Race Information.

All entrants must be amateurs, as defined under ASA rules, and according to the age restrictions as stipulated under Race Information.

Marshals and traffic officials must be obeyed at all times.  Failure to comply with their instructions may lead to immediate disqualification.

NO SECONDING OR VEHICLES ON ROUTES WILL BE ALLOWED.

All entrants will participate under the rules of AGN and ASA, and it is the athlete’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the rules.

It is the responsibility of each athlete to ensure that he or she is medically fit and healthy to participate in any of the events.

The race committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entry.

The judge’s decision is final.

Proof of age must be presented on request at the race. This is essential for athletes competing for a category prize.

Athletes competing for a category prize, must wear official age category ID tags and “W” tags for walkers (front & back of the running vest) and must be clearly visible. 

Regret, but no wheelchair athletes, blade, cyclist or mechanically operated device allowed in the races.

No animals are allowed in the races.

No iPods or listening devices allowed.

Temporary licensed athletes are eligible for open and category prizes, provided they have the age category tag clearly visible back and front of the running vest.

LICENSED ATHLETES

All entrants for the 10km, 21,1km and 42,2km events must be in possession of a valid 2019 licence number, which must be worn on the front & back of the running vest.  The race number issued by the organisers must be worn on the front of the running vest without obscuring the provincial licence number.

Foreign athletes must comply with IAAF Rule 4, par 2 regarding handing over their permits to the organiser.

UNLICENSED ATHLETES

Unlicensed athletes of the 42,2km, 21,1km and 10km must purchase a temporary license number.  This number must be worn on the back of the running vest and the race number issued by the organisers must be worn on the front of the running vest.

AGE CATEGORIES (age on day of race)

Juniors: under 20 yrs

Open: All ages

Age Group: between 40 and 49 yrs

Age Group: between 50 and 59 yrs

Age Group: between 60 and 69 yrs

Age Group: 70 and 79yrs 

Age Group: 80yrs and older

RACE TIMING

A disposable chip will be attached to the 42,2km race number only. NO CHIP NO RESULTS

The 10km & 21,1km will be manually timed.

 All athletes must clearly fill in all detail on the 10km, 21,1km & 42,2km race number tear-off strips to receive results.

 NO TEAR-OFF NO RESULTS

PRIZE GIVING & LUCKY DRAW PRIZES                

This will take place at the venue as stipulated under Race Information

RESULTS 

Preliminary results will be available 48hrs after the event.

Official results will be available five days after the event at www.raceresults.co.za

TOG BAGS (At owner’s risk)

Tog bag facilities available at the venue

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographs will be taken by Jetline Action Photo, and can be viewed after the event at www.jetlineactionphoto.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Jacaranda City Challenge will be hosted in “The Moot” with its many running friendly, Jacaranda lined streets and Hoërskool Oos-Moot, as the new venue.

The 42,2km will be a double lap race that includes “quick kilometres” where running/walking will be without strain, a couple of “slow poisons” where athletes will have to keep their focus on the job at hand and short steep climbs that will bring a challenge or two into the experience. The 5km and 10km will be fast and cover the “valley” part of the Moot. 

Fast foods and refreshments on sale at the venue

Refreshment stations [± 3km] will provide Coke and water sachets. 

Do your bit to ensure that the race is litter free.  Dispose your water sachets at the recycling bins at the refreshment stations

Only official and accredited vehicles will be allowed to park at the finish & the club picnic areas

The entry fee is non-refundable 

Toilet facilities will be available at the venue.

Medical support will be present on race day at the venue & along routes

Supervised exciting kiddies entertainment 

Live entertainment 

ROUTE & PARKING [See detail at www.sportsvendo.co.za]

• View the routes, road closures at the Start and FREE venue parking at above website 
• Parking for Club Trailers. Entrance to be used is Hertzog & 33^rdavenue [from North]
• Delivery times and set-up: Clubs are requested to please set-up on Friday, 11 October and not Saturday morning
• Friday 11, Oct. 12h00 to 18h00 [there will be security]
• Saturday 12 Oct. 03h00 to 05h00 ONLY 

PRIZE MONEY

42,2KM MARATHON (MEN & WOMEN)
Position	Open	40-49 yrs	50-59 yrs	60-69yrs	70 - 79yrs	80yrs +
1	R1 500	R1 000	R500	R500	R500	R500
2	R1 000	R750
3	R500	R500
21,1KM (MEN & WOMEN)
Position	Open	40-49 yrs	50-59 yrs	50 - 59yrs	60 -69yrs	70 - 79yrs	80yrs +	Juniors
1	R1 000	R500	R250	R250	R250	R250	R250	R250
2	R500	R300
3	R300	R200
10KM (MEN & WOMEN)
Position	Open	40-49 yrs	50-59 yrs	50 - 59yrs	60 -69yrs	70 - 79yrs	80yrs +	Juniors
1	R500	R300	R150	R150	R150	R150	R150	R150
2	R 200	R150
3	R 100	R100

WALKERS (MEN & WOMEN)

Open

40-49 yrs

50-59 yrs

50 - 59yrs

60 -69yrs

70 - 79yrs

80yrs +

Juniors

42,2km

R500

R300

R200

R200

R200

R200

R200

N/A

21,1km

R300

R200

R100

R100

R100

R100

R100

R100

10km

R200

R100

R100

R100

R100

R100

R100

R100

MEDALS

	42.2km	21.1km	10km	5km
GOLD: Category Winners [M & F]	✔	✔	✔	✔
SILVER	First 500	First 500	First 500	N/A
BRONZE	All finishers in sub 5½ hrs	All finishers in sub 3 hrs	All finishers in sub 2 hrs	All finishers in sub 1½ hrs

OTHER INCENTIVES

Various other spot prizes

Fantastic weekend away prizes sponsored by members of the Thabazimbi Tourism Association. Ts & Cs apply.

• Komma Nader Guest House – Bushveld breakaway for two persons
• Ben Alberts Lodge – Hunting weekend for two persons
• Hardekool Guest House – Weekend with two rooms /two persons per room
• Baskloof Luxury Tented Camp - Accommodation for two nights for four persons

Visit www.thabazimbi.co.za for more information and Like Discover Thabazimbi facebook page to enter one of the prize draws

Indemnity: I agree not to hold harmless and indemnify AGN and any sponsor, or any person assisting in the organisation or holding of the event against claims of whatever nature, including costs and expenses, for loss, damage,  injury, illness or death, which I may suffer directly or indirectly as a result of participating in the event.  I acknowledge that I am aware of and understand fully the risks and dangers associated with my participation in the event and hereby accept any consequence thereof.

EARLY COMRADES & TWO OCEANS QUALIFIER

More information: www.sportsvendo.co.za/events/view/67

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Hoërskool Oos-Moot, Pretoria

Coordinates	-25.7075444, 28.2401654
Address	Haarhoffstraat 1120, Villieria, Pretoria, 0186
City	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng

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