Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race with G. Fox and Discovery Vitality
Sun 16 Sep 2018 @ Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race with G. Fox and Discovery Vitality 

Get fired up this running season with the Vitality Run Series. Complete four of the most iconic races in Joburg and earn Vitality points PLUS a limited edition medal at each race. This is race 4 of 4 in the Series. Whether you’re a first-timer or an avid runner, you can join in on the action.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Distance	Pre-entry  (closing 8 September 2018)	Temp licence
21.1km	R150	R30
21.1km and 10km (60+ years)	R70	-
10km	R120	R25
10km walk	R120	R25
5km fun run	R70	-

• Electronically timed event
• Price above excludes entry system service fee.
• Entries are limited to 8 000 entries across all distances.
  
  
  

COLLECTION

Friday 14 and Saturday, 15 September 2018, 09h00 – 16h00 at the JHB Zoo main entrance on Upper Park Drive. 

Sunday,16 September 2018 before the race event from 05h00

GENERAL INFORMATION

Entries will also be available and acceptedat the following shops:

Randburg Runner

(011) 888 9644 Manlam Court, Shop 3/4, 5th St, Linden

The Sweat Shop

(011) 325 2567 Dunkeld West Centre, Cnr Jan Smuts and Bompas, Dunkeld

(011) 465 9180 Broad Acers Shopping Centre, Valley Road, Broadacers

(011) 450 1847 Bedford Arcade, Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview

(012) 665 0048, 50 South Downs Shopping Centre, Karee St, Irene

Orlando Running Club

Johannes 073 944 2571, Orlando Community Hall

Start Time

Distance	Time
10km and 21.1km	07h00
10km walk	07h10
5km fun run	07h10

• The race start is in Upper Park Drive cnr Ettrick and finishes in the Zoo
• Parking will be available at the Zoo parking lot for R15
• Parking will also be available at Saxonwold Primary School and the War Memorial
• Parking will be available at Zoo Lake Sports Club for R20, with limited park & ride
• Limited parking is available at Zoo Lake
• A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Johannesburg Zoo. Over R190 000 has been donated to the zoo over the last seven years
• No pets allowed in the Zoo
• Race results will be available two weeks after the race on: www.rockies.co.za
• Race office: [email protected] 086 107 6259 | 084 674 3290
  
  Race results will be available two weeks after the race on:
  www.rockies.co.za
  Race Office: [email protected]
  086 107 6259 | 084 674 3290

VITALITY POINTS

Discovery Vitality members receive bonus fitness points
for completing the race.

Distance Vitality	Fitness points
5km	800 points
10km	1 100 points
21.1km	2 000 points
Terms, conditions and limits apply

PRIZE GIVING

Starts at 9h30

Runners
Prize Money		21.1km		10km
		Men	Women	Men	Women
Open	1	4000	4000	2000	2000
	2	1200	1200	700	700
	3	900	900	500	500
40 - 49	1	900	900	750	750
	2	600	600	500	500
50 - 59	1	750	750	500	500
	2	500	500	400	400
60 - 69	1	500	500	300	300
Junior	1	500	500	350	350
	2	300	300	250	250

Walkers - 10km
	Men	Women
1 Open	1000	1000
2 Open	600	600
3 Open	400	400

RULES FOR THE 10KM AND 21.1KM RACES

• The race is held in accordance with the rules of ASA and CGA.
• Athletes indemnify the national, provincial and regional bodies, sponsors and organisers of the race against any or all actions of whatsoever nature, whatever the same may be arising out of their participation in the race.
• All athletes participate at their own risk. Athletes acknowledge that by entering the event, they are medically fit to participate.
• All athletes must supply the name and contact number of their next of kin on both the race number and entry form.
• Licensed athletes must wear club colours and their 2017 licence number on the back and front of their vests, with the race number worn on the front of their vest. Licensed athletes who do not wear their 2017 licence numbers must purchase a temporary licence on the day or face disqualification.
• Temporary licensed athletes must wear plain clothing with the issued temporary licence on the back of their vest. No temporary licences are issued for marathons or ultra-marathons.
• Athletes competing for category prizes must wear clearly visible age tags of the appropriate size, on the back and front of their running vest.
• No seconding allowed.
• International athletes must provide a clearance letter (from their country of origin) to the organisers and chief referee prior to the start of the event. Prizes will be withheld if this rule is not adhered to.
• Walkers competing for walkers prizes (if any) must wear walker tags on the front and back of their running vest.
• No blades, cyclist or mechanically operated devices allowed in the race.
• No 2, 3 or 4 wheel carts/prams, which are mechanically or manually operated by participants, or wheelchair athletes will be permitted to participate without special permission granted by the race organiser. All these participants must start at the back of the field.
• No animals/pets are allowed to participate
• Only South African athletes are eligible for team prizes.
• The domicilium rule apply.
• Minimum age for participation: 21.1km | 16 years old and 10km | 15 years old.
• Prize winners must present their proof of age to the referees before the prize giving. Prizes will be withheld until all the necessary details of the winners are confirmed.
• Only those who have completed all the information required in the race entry/number are eligible for prizes.
• No refunds.
• No earphones, iPods and similar devices are allowed, as they are in contravention of the IAAF rule 144.2b and may lead to disqualification.
• Athletes may not run with another athlete’s race number unless by prior arrangement has been made with the race organiser. 
• The race organiser retains the right to refuse entry and reject persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who are disorderly, or engage in inappropriate behaviour, vandalism or evade paying for admission.
• Athletes who participate without buying a race entry will be disqualified, will not be entitled to any benefits associated with the race and will be liable for a double entry fee charge.
• Habitual offenders (those who regularly participate without purchasing a race entry) will be called to a CGA disciplinary.
• Littering is not allowed. Athletes are to dispose of any litter in appropriate bins and can be disqualified if they litter.
• Cut-off time for all events is 3.5 hours (10h30)

Disclaimer

By entering the Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race which forms part of the Discovery Vitality Run Series, you agree to share relevant personal information with Discovery and related third parties.

Discovery Vitality (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. Registration number: 1999/007736/07. Limits, terms and conditions apply.

More information: www.rockies.co.za

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Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg

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Coordinates	-26.16648774155, 28.03712381897
Address	Johannesburg Zoo
City	Johannesburg
Province	Gauteng

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