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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 8.5km 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 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 in Napier at Agulhas School Of Skills.
How do I get to the start of the half marathon?
Own transport to the start of the race. Transport will be available at the finish to collect your vehicle in Napier after you complete the race. The return shuttle service will start at 10h30 and will run continuously on a rotational basis with the last shuttle departing after prize giving at 12h30. There will be 2 taxi busses running during this period and will depart once full.
Where does the 27km en 12km trail run start?
Bredasdorp Sport Grounds
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 Sportsmans Warehouse Canal Walk on Thursday 19 September 2024 from 12:00 until 17:00.
Number collection will also take place on Friday 20 September 2024 at Bredasdorp sport grounds from 14:00 until 21:00 and Saturday 21 September 2024 from 04:00.
Is seconding allowed?
No, seconding is not allowed.
What about my tog bag?
There will be a collecting point at the start of the 42.2km, 21.1km and transported to the finish for collecting at the tog bag facility.
Tog bag facilities for the 10km race are at the finish.
Tog bag facilities are used at your own risk.
Where does the 10km start?
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 Sport Grounds
How do I enter?
You can enter online here.
What do the races cost?
BUFFS FOR THE FIRST 1 000 ATHLETES ON ALL DISTANCES EXCLUDING THE FUN RUN
Entry Fees:
42.2km R250 – Buff Included
21.1km R200 – Buff Included
10km Seniors R160 – Buff Included
10km Juniors R120 – Buff Included
27km Trail Run (Included R85 Temp licence) R550 – Buff Included
12km Trail Run (Included R70 Temp Licence) R350 – Buff Included
3.5km Fun Run/Walk: Adults R60
Children 18 years and under R30
Temporary Licences:
42.2km R85
21.1km R70
10km Seniors R55
10km Juniors R45
Are entry fees refundable?
Entry fees are non-refundable.
When do entries close?
8 September 2024 at midnight
Can I enter on the day?
For the full marathon, half marathon and 10km races: No entries will be allowed on the day.
You can enter for the Toontjie (the 4km fun run) on the day of the race (Friday 20 September 2024).
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 (12:00). 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
