VAAL MARATHON RACE INFORMATION
When: 23 February 2025
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 |
21.1 Km
Start: 06h00 Cut Off: 4 hours Min Age: 16 years |
10 Km
Start: 06h15 Cut Off: 3 hours Min Age: 13 years |
5 Km
Start: 06h15 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.
CUT OFF TIMES:
Halfway cut-off: 2:45 hours for42,2km
End cut-off : 42,2km: 5:45 hours
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
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
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 (New Certificate in due course)
21.1km Route - Certificate of Measurement (New Certificate in due course)
10 km Route - New Certificate in due course
Measurement Report reflecting the 2018/2019 modified finish adjustment available on request.
42.2km Route - Certificate of Measurement (New Certificate in due course)
21.1km Route - Certificate of Measurement (New Certificate in due course)
10 km Route - New Certificate in due course
Measurement Report reflecting the 2018/2019 modified finish adjustment available on request.
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.
Medals
Gold Medals to first 1500 Marathon (42.2km) finishers only. Medals to all other 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.
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.
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.