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FAQ
The toughest race with the warmest heart.
Where does the marathon start?
The 42.2km race starts on the Elim road, around 9km outside Bredasdorp.
What time does the marathon start?
The marathon starts at 06:00.
How do I get to the start of the marathon?
We’ll arrange transport from High School Bredasdorp Sport Grounds, with the first vehicles taking you to the start from 04:45 (and then every 15 minutes or so after that).
Where does the half marathon start?
The 21.1km starts on the farm, Grashoek, around 19kms outside Bredasdorp.
How do I get to the start of the half marathon?
Transport will be provided from High School Bredasdorp Sport Grounds to the start, starting at 05:45 (and then every 15 minutes or so after that).
Where does the 27km en 12km trail run start?
Bredasdorp High School
How will I know I’ve registered successfully?
If you entered online, we’ll send you an email to confirm your entry (be sure to provide us an email address).
Prior to number collection days, we will also send you an SMS, indicating your race number and collection date and time. Be sure to bring your proof of entry, email confirmation or SMS confirmation to registration.
How and where do I collect my number?
Number collection will take place at the store you selected on the entry form on Thursday 21 September 2023 from 12:00 until 17:00.
Number collection will also take place on Friday 22 September 2023 at Bredasdorp
High School sport grounds from 14:00 until 21:00 and Saturday 23 September 2023 from 04:00.
Is seconding allowed?
No, seconding is not allowed.
What about my tog bag?
Simply load your tog bag in the transport vehicles at the start, and we’ll transport back to High School Bredasdorp Sport Grounds. After the race, you can collect your bag from the tog bag area, using your athlete’s number as identification.
If you’re running the 10km, you can also leave your tog bag with us at the tog bag area, and collect from us after the race, using your athlete’s number as identification.
Where does the 10km start?
High School Bredasdorp Sport Grounds.
What time does the 10km start?
The race starts at 08:00.
Where do the races finish?
All the races end at the Bredasdorp High School
What do the races cost?
Entry Fees:
42.2km R200
21.1km R140
10km R110
10km Juniors R 90
27km Trail Run R470
12km Trail Run R270
3.5km Fun Run/Walk: Adults R50
Children 18 years and under R 30
Temporary Licences:
42.2km R70
21.1km R60
10km Seniors and Juniors R50
Trail Run do not have addisional temporary licences it is already included to the entry fee.
3.5km Fun Run/Walk do not need any licence or temporary licence.
Are entry fees refundable?
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Tell me about the prizes?
If you’re one of our winners, you must be present at the prize giving to collect your prize. The prize giving starts 15 minutes after the cut off time of the marathon. Only club members qualify for team prizes in the full and half marathon.
Tell me about the medals?
10KM
GOLD FIRST 10 MEN & 5 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 10 MEN & 5 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 1000 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 2 HOURS
21.1KM
GOLD FIRST 5 MEN & 5 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 10 MEN & 10 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 1000 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 4 ½ HOURS
42.2KM
GOLD FIRST 10 MEN & 10 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 20 MEN & 10 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 1000 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 6 HOURS
27 KM TRAIL RUN
GOLD FIRST 3 MEN & 3 WOMEN
SIVER NEXT 5 MEN & 5 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 500 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 5 HOURS
12KM TRAIL RUN
GOLD FIRST 3 MEN & 3 WOMEN
SILVER NEXT 5 MEN & 5 WOMEN
BRONZE THE NEXT 500 FINISHERS BEFORE FINAL CUT OFF OF 4 HOURS
3.5KM FUN RUN/WALK (The Toontjie)
Medals to the first 700 finishers FINAL CUT OFF 1 HOUR
Resources
Resources for Runners
Beautiful marathon, friendly people
– George Steenberg
