2025 Cape Gate Vaal Marathon
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VAAL MARATHON RACE INFORMATION

When: 23 February 2025
Start: 06:00 am 
Where: Dick Fourie Stadium, Vereeniging

RACE DISTANCES & TIMES

42.2 Km
Start: 06h00
Cut Off: 5:45 hours
Min Age: 20 years
21.1 Km
Start: 06h00
Cut Off: 4 hours
Min Age: 16 years
10 Km
Start: 06h15
Cut Off: 3 hours
Min Age: 14 years
500 ENTRIES - SOLD OUT
5 Km
Start: 06h15
Cut Off: 3 hours
Min Age: None
Entries will be sold at Collection Points and Venue
This year's race will be timed MAT to MAT (start line to finish line). Additional timing mats will be placed on the course to verify times.  Participants must cross ALL mats (start line, on route & finish line) to record official times, failure to do so could result in no official record or disqualification.

CUT OFF TIMES:

Halfway cut-off:  2:45 hours for42,2km
End cut-off : 42,2km: 5:45 hours

PRIZES

Prize Giving: 
Equal Prize Money For Men & Ladies
42.2 Km
Position
1st
2nd
3rd

Open
R 1 500.00
R 1 200.00
R    800.00

Veteran 40-49
R 500.00
R 400.00
R 300.00

Master 50-59
R 500.00
R 400.00
R 300.00

Grand Master 60+
R 400.00
R 300.00
-
21.1 Km
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
10 Km
Position
1st
2nd
3rd

Open
R 600.00
R 400.00
R 300.00

Open
R 300.00
R 200.00
R 150.00

Veteran 40-49
R 500.00
R 300.00
R 200.00

Veteran 40-49
-
-
-

Master 50-59
R 400.00
R 300.00
-

Master 50-59
-
-
-

Grand Master 60+
R 300.00
R 200.00
-

Grand Master 60+
-
-
-

RACE ROUTES & PROFILE

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RACE DISTANCE CERTIFICATES

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The race distances for the 3 timed races have been measured, certified and approved by an official of ASA.
42.2km Route -  Certificate of Measurement
21.1km Route
 - Certificate of Measurement
10 km Route -   Certificate of Measurement

​21km Lap GPX File - below
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EXTRAS & FREEBIES

T Shirts - No Free T Shirts. Visit Peak Timing to buy online.

Medals
 Gold Medals to first 1500 Marathon (42.2km) finishers only.  Medals to all other finishers.




ADDITIONAL INFO

 Wheelchair athletes are welcome in all events but must comply with all the rules. The use of a suitable helmet is compulsory. Please be aware of pot holes along route.  Only 1 pavement to mount.

CAR GUARDS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE - PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR SERVICES. RACE ORGANIZERS AND SPONSORS DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSSES INCURRED ON THE DAY.

No refunds on entry fees paid. No up or down grades after Wednesday 19/02/2025 at 12 Noon. No Exceptions.

No child minding or children's entertainment is provided for by the race or the organizers. 

Disclaimer:  All the information listed on this site should be used as a guide, and could change at any time without warning.
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