VAAL MARATHON RACE INFORMATION

When: 1st March 2020 
Start: 6:00 am
Where: Dick Fourie Stadium, Vereeniging

RACE DISTANCES & TIMES

42.2 Km
Start: 06h00 - 06h10
Cut Off: 5:45 hours
Min Age: 20 years
21.1 Km
Start: 06h00 - 06h10
Cut Off: 4 hours
Min Age: 16 years
10 Km
Start: 06h15
Cut Off: None
Min Age: 14 years
5 Km
Start: 06h15
Cut Off: None
Min Age: 9 years
Timing will be MAT to MAT (start line to finish line).  There will be a 10 min start window for the 42.2km & 21.1km runners.  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 / result or disqualification. 

Start window for the 42.2km & 21.1km will be from 6:00am - 6:10am.

​Marathon runners will not be permitted to start second lap of 42.2 km distance after 08h45.

PRIZES

Prize Giving:  42.2 km: 10h00  -  21.1 km: 09h00  -  10 km: 08h00  -  5 km: None
Equal Prize Money For Men & Ladies
42.2Km
Position
1st
2nd
3rd

​1st AVT Runner

Open
R 1 100.00
R 850.00
R 600.00

R 1 000.00

40-49
R 750.00
R 500.00
R 120.00

50-59
R 300.00
R 200.00
R 120.00

60+
R 200.00
-
-
21.1Km
Position
1st
2nd
3rd

Open
R 750.00
R 500.00
R 250.00

40-49
R 330.00
R 200.00
R 100.00

50-59
R 300.00
R 150.00
R 100.00

60+
R 150.00
-
-
10Km
Position
1st
2nd
3rd

Open
R 300.00
R 200.00
R 100.00

40-49
R 200.00
-
-

50-59
R 150.00
-
-

60+
R 100.00
-
-

Junior
R 200.00
R 100.00
-
Courtesy of Tsogo Sun, both men’s and ladies’ marathon winners will receive: 1 x weekend away
​(1 x room for 2 adults and 2 children under 18) on a bed and breakfast basis.
Prize winners must attend prize giving or else forfeit their prize.  Prize winners must run with timing chip.
NO CHIP... NO RESULT, NO PRIZE
Prize money for first AVT male and female finisher not applicable to temp licenses.

RACE ROUTES & PROFILE

RACE DISTANCE CERTIFICATES

The race distances for the 3 main distances have been measured, certified and approved by the IAAF.
42.2km Route - Certificate of Measurement
21.1km Route  - Certificate of Measurement
10km Route - Certificate of Measurement

Measurement Report reflecting the 2018/2019 modified finish adjustment available on request.

EXTRAS & FREEBIES

T Shirts
Free t-shirts to first 1100 ONLINE 42.2 km & 21.1km combined entrants only​.
Medals
Medals to all finishers of the 42.2km 21.1km, 10km and 5km races.  6500 medals on the day.

DOWNLOADS

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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.

Blind runners welcome, enter on the day directly with the organizers.

Walkers welcome in the 5km, 10km and 21.1km races.

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 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.