Wanderers Road Race with Discovery Vitality
Sun 25 Aug 2019 @ Illovo, Gauteng


Organiser
TimeMe

Wanderers Road Race with Discovery Vitality 

The Wanderers Club, North Road, Illovo

GPS co-ordinates: S26 08.123 E 28 03.454

5km | 10km | 21.1km

25 August 2019


Spring into action with the Wanderers Aucor Property Race as part of the Discovery Vitality Run Series. This is race 2 of 4 in the Series. Complete all four iconic races in Joburg and earn Vitality points PLUS a limited edition medal at each race.


RACE INFORMATION

Distances

 Start times

 Cut-off times

 Minimum ages

21.1km

 07h00

 3hrs

 16 years

10km

 07h00

 2hrs

 14 years

5km fun run

 07h15

 1hr

 9 years


  • Electronically timed event
  • Entries are limited and capped as follows: (by hand and/or online):

– 21.1km: first 3 750 entries received

– 10km: first 3 000 entries received

– 5km fun run: first 500 entries received


ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

  • This is a pre-entry event only
  • No entries will be accepted after the closing date or on the race day at the venue.
  • Entry forms can be obtained and submitted as follows:

– Online: www.discovery.co.za/vitaity/runseries

– By hand: see listed hand delivery addresses


ENTRY CLOSING DATE

Entries are closing on 11 August 2019 or once we reach our runner limit of 7250 participants.


COLLECTING OF RACE NUMBERS

Hand delivered entries

Runners will receive their race number and temporary licence number (if applicable) immediately upon entering.

Online entries

Runners must collect race numbers and temporary licence numbers [if applicable] 

At the finish venue Wanderers Club, North rd, Illovo 

  • Friday 23 August: from 12h00 to 17h00
  • Saturday 24 August: from 10h00 to 17h00
  • Sunday 25 August: from 04h30 to 06h45


Get a limited edition Vitality Run Series medal | Make sure you earn all four


HAND DELIVERY ADDRESSES

Johannesburg

The Sweat Shop

Dunkeld West Centre

011 325 2567


The Sweat Shop

Bedford Arcade, van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview

011 450 2421


The Sweat Shop

Broadacres Shop 17, Broadacre Shopping Centre, Fourways

011 465 9180


Pretoria

The Sweat Shop

South Downs Shopping Centre, Centurion

012 665 0048


MEDALS

  • Category winners will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze ribbon medals.
  • All finishers within cut-off times receive bronze medals
  • Get a limited edition Vitality Run Series medal | Make sure you earn all four


GENERAL INFORMATION

  • A scenic route combining a half marathon and 10km road race through Melrose and Birdhaven, taking in the tranquil surroundings of Melrose Bird Sanctuary and finishing in the ground of the Wanderers Club
  • The half marathon is a testing double lapper
  • Only athletes clearly filling in all detail on the race number tear-off strip will receive results. NO TEAR-OFF NO RESULTS
  • Preliminary Results available 48hrs at www.timeme.co.za. Official results will be available five days after the event at www.raceresults.co.za
  • Tog bag facilities available at the venue (at the owner’s own risk)
  • Photographs will be taken by Jetline Action Photo and can be viewed after the event at www.jetlineactionphoto.com
  • Toilet facilities will be available at the venue and at the refreshment stations
  • Bring your old shoes! Shoe collection for disadvantaged runners at the tog bag area.
  • Wanderers Athletic Club members are obliged to help with marshalling
  • Refreshment stations will provide Coke and water sachets
  • Fast food and refreshments on sale at the venue
  • Electronically timed event. A chip is attached to the 21,1km and 10km & 5km race  race numbers. NO CHIP NO RESULTS
  • Medical support at the venue and along routes
  • Substitutions will be allowed between 13 & 16 August and 23 - 24 August, only. No

    substitutions allowed on race day, 25 August.




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



EVENT OFFICE

For race enquiries

Telephone: 087 097 0011

E mail: [email protected] 

Website: www.sportsvendo.co.za 


The Wanderers Athletic Club

Hilda Harvey, 063 389 0681

Facebook: @WanderersAthleticsClub

Twitter: wanderers_athletics_club

www.wacza.co.za


PRIZE GIVING

Starts at 09h00


21.1km marathon (men & women)


Position

 Open

 40 – 49 years

 50 – 59 years

 60 – 69 years

 70+ years

 Junior

1

 R1 000

 R500

 R300

 R200

 R200

 R200

2

 R800

 R300

 R200




3

 R500

 R150

 R100




4

 R400






5

 R300







10km run (men & women)

Position

 Open

 40 – 49 years

 50 – 59 years

 60 – 69 years

 70+ years

 Junior

1

 R500

 R300

 R200

 R150

 R150

 R150

2

 R400

 R200





3

 R300

 R100







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 2019 licence number on the back and front of their vests, with the race number worn on the front of their vest without obscuring the provincial licence number. Licensed athletes who do not wear their 2019 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.
  • 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 wheelchairs 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 hours (11h00).


Discovery Vitality (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. Registration number:

1999/007736/07.

More information: www.sportsvendo.co.za/events/view/20


Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event

Class Distance Start Time Price (pp)
21.1km SOLD OUT 21 km 07:00 R 160.00 + 9.20
10km SOLD OUT 10 km 07:00 R 125.00 + 7.19
21.1km (60 - 79 years) SOLD OUT 21 km 07:00 R 80.00 + 4.60
21.1km (80+ & Blind Runners) SOLD OUT 21 km 07:00 Free
10km (60 - 79 Years) SOLD OUT 10 km 07:00 R 62.50 + 3.59
10km (80+ & Blind Runners) SOLD OUT 10 km 07:00 Free
5km SOLD OUT 5 km 07:15 R 75.00 + 4.31

Event location
The Wanderers Club, Illovo

Route information

A scenic route combining a half marathon and 10km road race through Melrose and Birdhaven, taking in the tranquil surroundings of Melrose Bird Sanctuary and finishing in the ground of the Wanderers Club. The half marathon is a testing double lapper.

Coordinates -26.135467620499, 28.054922957993
Address North Road
City Illovo
Province Gauteng


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