Road Race

21.1 KM | 10KM |5KM Matthew Ernstzen Fun Run

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Race Rules

• The 21.1km and 10km race start is in 9^th Avenue behind the Club, Lower Houghton and finishes in the Club on the field.
• Contenders for prizes to start at 07:30 (start to mat timing), rest of the field mat to mat timing will apply.
• The 5km Fun Run race start is in 9^th Avenue behind the Club
• Please do not park on the race route
• Limited parking will be available inside the Club
• No pets allowed in the Club
• STRICTLY NO REFUNDS

Race Enquiries:

Email: oldedsroadrace@gmail.com

Tel: 064 542 5192

VITALITY POINTS

Discovery Vitality members receive bonus fitness points for completing the race

Distance Vitality fitness points:

5 km: 300 + 500 bonus points = 800 pts

10 km: 600 + 500 booster pts = 1100 pts

21 km: 1500 + 500 booster pts = 2000 pts

Terms, conditions and limits apply

PRIZE GIVING at 09h30 to 10h00 (equal prize money for male & female) Medals to all finishers

Prize money will be paid via EFT

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 2025 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 2025 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.
• Only South African athletes are eligible for team prizes
• The domicilium rules applies
• 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. 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 application 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 prior approval has been obtained from 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 (10h30). Runners attempting the 21.1km event must complete the first lap of 10kms within 90mins or be cut-off for safety reasons.

By entering this race as a member of the Vitality programme, which forms part of the Discovery Vitality Run Series, you hereby agree to share relevant personal information with Discovery Vitality (Pty) Ltd and authorised third parties for the purpose of awarding Vitality points and cashback. Please note, by entering you agree that your details will he hosted on the event start list and event results page.