VAAL MARATHON RACE INFORMATION
When: 5th March 2023
Start: 06:00 am
Where: Dick Fourie Stadium, Vereeniging
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 |
30 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: 06h00 Cut Off: 3 hours Min Age: 13 years |
5 Km
Start: 06h00 Cut Off: 3 hours Min Age: None |
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.
Marathon runners will not be permitted to start second lap of 42.2 km distance after 08h45.
Marathon runners will not be permitted to start second lap of 42.2 km distance after 08h45.
PRIZES
Prize Giving:
Equal Prize Money For Men & Ladies
Equal Prize Money For Men & Ladies
42.2 Km
Position 1st 2nd 3rd 30 Km
Position 1st 2nd 3rd |
Open R 1 500.00 R 750.00 R 500.00 Open R 750.00 R 350.00 R 200.00 |
40-49 R 500.00 R 350.00 R 200.00
40-49 R 350.00 R 200.00 R 100.00 |
50-59 R 400.00 R 250.00 R 100.00 50-59 R 300.00 R 150.00 R 100.00 |
60+ R 250.00 - - 60+ R 150.00 - - |
21.1 Km
Position 1st 2nd 3rd 10 Km
Position 1st 2nd 3rd |
Open R 500.00 R 300.00 R 150.00 Open R 200.00 R 150.00 R 1000.00 |
40-49 R 400.00 R 200.00 R 100.00 40-49 - - - |
50-59 R 300.00 R 200.00 - 50-59 - - - |
60+ R 200.00 - - 60+ - - - |
RACE ROUTES & PROFILE
RACE DISTANCE CERTIFICATES
The race distances for the 2 of the races have been measured, certified and approved by the IAAF.
42.2km Route - Certificate of Measurement
21.1km Route - Certificate of Measurement
Measurement Report reflecting the 2018/2019 modified finish adjustment available on request.
42.2km Route - Certificate of Measurement
21.1km 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 250 ONLINE 42.2 km entrants only.
Medals
Medals to all finishers.
Free t-shirts to first 250 ONLINE 42.2 km entrants only.
Medals
Medals to all finishers.
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.
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.
Blind runners welcome, enter on the day directly with the organizers.
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.