Organiser
Phobians Athletics Club
ENTRY FEES.
6 Day Race - R 2,255.00.
- Basic entry, water-point refreshments; race medal, race T-shirt and daily meals; breakfast and evening dinner.
100 Mile Race - R 1,175.00.
- Basic entry, water-point refreshments; race medal, race T-shirt and daily meals; breakfast and evening dinner.
48 Hour Race R 815.00.
- Basic entry, water-point refreshments; race medal, race T-shirt and daily meals; breakfast and evening dinner.
24 Hour Race R 555.00.
- Basic entry, water-point refreshments; race medal, race T-shirt and daily meals; breakfast and evening dinner.
12 Hour Race R 455.00.
- Basic entry, water-point refreshments; race medal, race T-shirt and daily meals; breakfast and evening dinner.
10 km Race R 125.00
- Basic entry, water-point refreshments and race medal.
5 km Race R 75.00.
- Basic entry, water-point refreshments and race medal.
Additional Race T-Shirts
Available at R 100.00.
Sizes Available: S / M / L / XL
CAMPING SITES
On Lower field.
W1 to W25 – See left side of lower field in Yellow.
E1 to E 20– See right side of lower field in Yellow.
Additional areas on upper field for Caravans, Lux Tents and Dome Tents.
NOTE: Due to event regulations NO electricity will be available to the camping areas. Please use your personal battery lamps etc.
Additionally, NO Gas or Braai facilities may be used in the camping areas. Special safety areas are demarcated on both fields.
Phobians Circuit Trail Race.
The race course is a measured 1 km circuit run over grass (+- 750 m) and gravel (+- 250 m).
The Event has applied for an IAU Trail Bronze label.
A Breakfast and an Evening meal is included for all Entrants excepting 10km and 5km. They may buy from the Club bar.
Catering and Club Bar will be available.
Pre-booked camping sites are available and can be booked on this website.
Pre-booked caravan sites are available and can be booked on this website.
Luxury Tents and Dome Tents are available by booking through:
RUSH ADVENTURES – Tel: Michelle 011 963 3049 or [email protected]
Luxury Tents R 540.00 per Night & Dome Tents R180.00 per night.
(See Facebook for details)
PHOBIANS FESTIVAL OF RUNNING – 2019.
A Six Day Race is a race which takes place over a period of 6 days. Racing of this type is not limited to
running alone. Events of this time span cover walking and 6 day cycling events, in addition to trail and
mountain routes etc.
Six Day races can be organised as events with specific stages. Entrants run between specific hours for
each day. After completing the arranged time period they regroup at night, rest and then restart the
next day. A Six day race can also be from point to point.
This Phobians Festival of running event is a circuit race, meaning that the entire distance takes place on
a circuit, in this case a 1000m (1km) track. Some events use a 400m track which allows for world records
to be recognised if the event is an IAAF certified race. This event has applied for an IAU Bronze Trail
label. (Pending receipt of IAAF measurement)
Although we don't expect many record times, every lap is timed (and counted). Finishing criteria vary
from event to event. A minimum distance of 403km (250 miles) is required for the Phobians 6-Day race.
Previously, the minimum race distance was 400km which translated to 248.54848 miles. In order to
simplify measurements, the distance was rounded up for future events to 403km which equates to
250.41 miles.
24 hour periods will be measured from 14:00 until 14:00 on the following day. If the race starts late for
some reason e.g. 14:20, then the 24 hour period is taken from 14:20 until 14:20. These 24 hour periods
are used to determine the daily distances. You are free to run/walk/sleep/eat etc. at any time during
the 144 hours. There is no minimum daily distance to be covered on each day. In the unlikely event that
you are able to finish 403km on day 1, you are entitled to rest for the next 5 days of the six day race!
Athletes may wish to bring their families to the event. Shorter events are available to allow for family
participation. Traditionally, each participant seconds themselves from their campsite which is situated
alongside the track. Many runners/walkers work solo without additional support persons, however, this
is not recommended for competitive athletes planning to win and every second counts. Note that the
stand and hand rule applies to seconding.
Start date is Monday 18th March. You may arrive on the Sunday to setup your tent on your pre-booked
campsite. A limited number of pre-paid tents will be available and caravan parking will be available.
Completion date is 24th March at 2pm followed by Prize giving taking place shortly afterwards. Note that
Thursday 21st March is a public holiday.
Emergency Medical support will be available at the venue with Little Company of Mary being the
hospital facility for full emergency treatment. Life Groenkloof Hospital is a private hospital situated at
50 George Storrar Drive, Pretoria. It was opened to the public in 1957. The hospital is part of the Life
Healthcare group, and features a state of the art stroke unit run by Dr W. Duim.
Open 24 hours - Phone: 012 424 3600 - Number of beds: 214.
The Venue medical facility with ambulance service will in the hands of Peter Linakis – 079 024 4455
Catering with a club bar facility will be available for athletes and visitors. Athletes competing in specific
events will have breakfast and evening dinner included in their entry fee. On-track refreshments will be
provided to athletes. A specific area has been allocated to gas braai etc. as event safety regulations now
prohibit gas bottles in the camping areas.
Please note that no pets are allowed onto the club premises.
Ablution facilities with hot showers are available within the clubs change rooms.
The club is equipped with a generator – a welcome safeguard against load shedding!
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Day Race (18/03/2019 14:00) | Circuit | 14:00 | R 2,255.00 |
| 48 Hour Race (Choose date) | Circuit | 14:00 | R 815.00 |
| 24 Hour Race (Choose Date) | Circuit | 14:00 | R 555.00 |
| 10km Race (Choose Date) | Circuit | 18:00 | R 125.00 |
| 5km Race (Choose Date) | Circuit | 18:30 | R 75.00 |
| 12 Hour Race (Choose Date) | Circuit | 10:00 | R 455.00 |
| 100 Mile Race (21/03/2019 14:00) | Circuit | 14:00 | R 1,175.00 |
Event location
PHSOB Club, Pretoria
| Coordinates | -25.761095, 28.254539 |
| Address | 378 Queen's Crescent, Lynnwood, Pretoria. |
| City | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07