Rhodes Quality Half Marathon Wellington 2024

21.1km: Licenced R205.00 – Unlicenced R280.00

10km: Licenced R145.00 – Unlicenced R195.00

5km: R60.00

Trail Run 20.5km: R370.00

Trail Run 14.5km: R270.00

Trail Run Entries are limited to 300

Rhodes Quality Green and Gold entrypackage – R1000.00 per entry:
Event Entry into any distance // Branded event t shirt // Official event branded cap // Pair of socks
Gift pack of Rhodes Quality products // Invitation to the VIP Hospitality area on race day // Parking inside the school grounds

Extras:

T-shirt – R270.00

Cap – R180.00

Action Photo – R200.00

• ENTRY FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
• NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON RACE DAY for the 21.1km, 10km or Trail Runs
  
• 5KM ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON RACE DAY IN THE SCHOOL HALL.
  
• NO upgrades, downgrades or substitutions will be allowed after the closing date – 14th April 2024 EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT 19 APRIL 2024

For enquiries contact Top Events at info@topevents.co.za.
This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASA and Boland Athletics. This event will incorporate THE BOLAND ATHLETICS HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS.

RACE RULES:
1. The Rhodes Quality Half Marathon is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and Boland Athletics.
2. The Rhodes Quality 21.1km and 10km is open to all licenced and non-licenced runners of 14 years and older for the 10km and 16 years and older for the 21.1km.
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.
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. Juniors wearing a junior or a senior license must wear an age category tag to qualify for age group prizes.
10. 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.
11. All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed.
12. The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
13. Foreign athletes must comply with IAAF rule 4.2 and all relevant race and domestic rules. The athletes must be able to produce the letter from his/her federation permitting participation on race day.
14. The entry fee is non-refundable.
15. Kilometre markers will be placed at each kilometre mark.
16. Refreshment stations will be situated approximately every 3 – 4km along the route.
17. Medals will be handed to all finishers.
19. Toilets will be available at the start and finish.
20. Prize giving will take place at 10h30.
21. Results will be available at www.topevents.co.za
22. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
23. 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.
24. Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organisers timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation.
25. The club house and school toilets will be closed on race day, please make use of the portable toilets provided.
26. No ambush marketing.
27. There will be a tog bag facility for use at athlete’s own risk in the school hall. Cell phones, money & jewellery are not to be left in tog bags. No bag tag, no bag. Tog bags must be collected by 11:00.
28. For information regarding accommodation please contact the Wellington Tourism Bureau on 021 873 4604.
29. There are no shower facilities at the venue.

NUMBER COLLECTION:
Number collection will take place on Saturday 27th April from 10:00 – 17:00 at the following Sportsmans Warehouse Stores:

• Sportsmans Warehouse Paarl
• Sportsmans Warehouse Rondebosch
• Sportsmans Warehouse Stellenbosch
• Sportsmans Warehouse Somerset West
• Sportsmans Warehouse Tyger Valley

NO NUMBER COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON RACE DAY.

1. You will receive a confirmation email (if an email address is provided by you.)
2. The day before number collection you will receive a sms indicating your race number and number collection venue you selected on your entry form.
3. Please bring proof of your entry, email confirmation or sms confirmation with you to number collection on Saturday 27th, April 2024 from 10:00 – 17:00 at the venue you selected on your online entry form.

For enquiries contact Top Events at info@topevents.co.za.
This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASA and Boland Athletics. This event will incorporate THE BOLAND ATHLETICS HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The results will be produced on race day by the official chip timing system.

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.

1. Prize giving: Only category winners will receive their prizes on race day.
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.
4. There are NO team prizes.

PHOTOGRAPHS:
Action Photo SA is proud to be part of the Rhodes Quality Half Marathon. This year instead of pre-paid printed images, we are introducing a very cost effective pre-paid digital download. If you take this option you will be entitled to all of the images taken of you at the Rhodes Quality Half Marathon at a cost of R200.
Visit www.actionphotosa.com to view your images.