Infantry School Cango 42.2km & 21.1km 2025

4km Fun Run/Walk run Friday 28th February 2025 at 18:00, from Military Base Oudtshoorn Sport ground. Lots of lucky draws!!!

Entries will be taken at number collection on Friday, 28th February 2025 only, from 14h00 – 18h00.

Entry fees: R20.00 per person.

Race Information:
1. 4km Fun Run/Walk run Friday 28th February 2025 at 18:00, from Military Base Oudtshoorn Sport ground. Lots of lucky draws!!!
2. Transport for the marathon to the Cango Caves at 04:00 sharp and half marathon to OuTol at 05:00 sharp, will leave from Infantry School Parade ground.
3. The 21,1 km walk and the 21,1 km starts at 06:00 from the Ou Tol.
4. The 42,2 km starts at 06:00 from the Cango Caves . All races will end at the Military Base Oudtshoorn sport ground.
5. 42,2 km cut-off time 12:00 * 21,1 km cut off time 09:30 * 21,1 km walk cut off time 10:00
6. Prize giving at 12:30 at Millitary Base, Oudtshoorn sport ground.
7. Ablutions at the different start points and at the end point (military sports fields).

Race venue & beer garden:
Beer tent and food stalls available on sports field.

Accommodation:
No accommodation at military base.
Oudtshoorn Tourism Tel: 0442792532.

Enquiries: Joan Monakedi: Telephone – 073 732 1740 (office hours)
The Race Organiser: Richard Hughes –
Cell phone: 082 563 4573(office hours) hughesrichard2014@gmail.com.
Entry info contact: info@topevents.co.za

RACE RULES
1. The Cango Marathon and Half Marathon is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and ASWD.
2. The Cango Marathon and Half Marathon is open to all licenced and non-licenced runners of 16 years and older for the 21.1km and 20 years and older for the 42.2km.
3. Licensed runners should wear club colours. Official event race number to be worn on the front. Registered athletes must wear their ASA licenses on the front and back of their vest. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA license, so that the ASA license sponsor remains visible. Temporary licensed runners must wear the race number on the front of their vest and the temporary license on the back. Registered athletes must wear their 2024/2025 ASA licenses on the front and back of their vest.
4. Temporary licensed participants are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age group, wear the appropriate age tags and provide proof of age.
5. Unlicensed runners must wear plain clothes (no advertising permitted). Official event race number to be worn on the front and the temporary license number on the back.
6. Personal seconding is not permitted except at official refreshment stations. Private vehicles are requested not to follow the athletes on the route.
7. In addition to overall (Open) prizes, participants will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age category they enter. Corresponding numerical age category tags must be worn on the front and back of their club vest. Participants may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category up to senior.
8. Proof of age is required for category prizes. .
9. Each race distance has a different race number range and colour with your data captured electronically. Do not transfer between races without notifying the race organisers.
10. All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed.
11. The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
12. The entry fee is non-refundable.
13. Kilometre marker boards will be placed at each kilometre mark.
14. Drinking / Sponging stations shall be provided at 3km intervals (Min 2.5km – Max 3.5km apart), or more frequently if weather conditions warrant such provision. Water and other suitable refreshments shall be available at the start and finish of all races.
15. Medals will be handed to all finishers who complete the event within the cut off time.
16. There will be tog bag facilities. Bags dropped off at runners’ own risk. The organiser will be not be held responsible for any loss or damages.
17. Toilets will be available at the finish venue.
18. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
19. Do not litter. Dispose of sachets and cups responsibly by using the boxes provided or carrying them to the Finish. Report offenders to the referees.

This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASWD, ASA and WA.
The event is timed by FinishTime. Your chip will be attached to your race number.

Entries close midnight on the 13th February 2025. No late entries accepted. No upgrades or downgrades allowed after the closing date. ENTER AT: www.topevents.co.za

4km Fun Run entries will be taken at number collection on Friday, 28th February 2025 only, from 14h00 – 18h00.

Entry fees: R20.00 per person.

Entry Fees:
42.2km: Licensed R322.00 // Unlicensed : R367.00
21.1km: Licensed: R262.00 // Unlicensed: R307.00
4km: R20.00 Per person (entries will be taken at number collection on Friday, 28th February 2025 only, from 14h00 – 18h00)

All entrants will receive a confirmation email when their entry has been processed (if an email address is provided).
Prior to number collection you will receive an SMS indicating your race number and number collection venue you selected on your entry form.
Please bring proof of payment of your entry, email confirmation or SMS confirmation with you to number collection.

Should you be unable to collect during this time, someone else can collect on your behalf, by providing your Race collection reference number & a copy of your ID number.

Transport timings and only buses:
Transport for the marathon to the Cango Caves at 04:00 sharp and half marathon to OuTol at 05:00 sharp, will leave from Infantry School Parade ground. Please be on time. No individual vehicles will be allowed to transport athletes to the start. This rule will be strictly enforced by Law enforcement. Only organizers and race referees allowed.

TIMING AND RESULTS:

The results will be electronically produced on race day by the official chip timing system.
1. Your timing chip will be placed on your race number. The race number must be worn on the front of your vest and visible at the finish line. There is a foam strip on the back of the race number. Please do not remove the timing chip and foam strip from the race number – doing so will result in NO finish time. For safety and timing purposes, ONLY the person assigned to this race number may use it. No swopping of race numbers as the race number is linked to your name and finishing time and may result in your disqualification.

PRIZE GIVING AND PRIZES
1. Prize giving at 12:30 at Millitary Base, Oudtshoorn sport ground.
2. In addition to Overall (Open) prizes, participants will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age category they enter. Corresponding numerical age category tags must be worn on the front and back of their Club vest. Participants may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category down to senior.
3. Temporary licensed participants are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age group, wear the appropriate age tags and provide proof of age.

Incentives will only be paid out to a maximum total of R5000,00.

All Prize winners must be in their club colours when collecting their prize. Winners must be present at prize giving otherwise the prize will be forfeited. No Exceptions!

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INDEMNITY / DISCLAIMER: By entering this event I undertake to be bound by the rules and regulations of the event including those of WA and ASA. I warrant that I am in good health and aware of the risks and physical nature of this sporting event, and do not claim ignorance of these risks and dangers. I hereby accept that I participate in the event entirely at my own risk and I release and discharge, to the fullest extent allowed in law, the organizers of the event, all sponsors, persons and organizations assisting in the staging of the event, provincial and national athletics bodies and all local authorities from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from my participation in the event including pre- and post-race activities;
Minor Release: and I the minor’s parent and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of athletic activities and the minor’s experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity and I enter into this Indemnity/waiver on behalf of the minor.

Short Sleeve event T-shirt – R280.00

Long Sleeve Event T-shirt – R300.00