Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon 2023

1. The Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and WPA.
2. The Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km are open to all licensed and non-licensed runners of 20 years and older for the marathon and 16 years and older for the half marathon and 14 years and old for the 10km on race day.
3. One race number (bib) will be issued. Registered athletes must wear their ASA licenses on 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 licenses are available at R80 for the 42.2km, R70 for the 21.1km and R60.00 for the 10km.
5. 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.
6. Unlicensed runners must wear plain clothes (no advertising permitted). Licensed athletes to wear club colours.
7. Personal seconding is not permitted. Private vehicles are requested not to follow the athletes on the route.
8. 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.
9. Proof of age is required for category prizes.
10. No swopping of race numbers as the race number is linked to your name and finishing time and may result in your disqualification.
11. 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.
12. All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed.
13. The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
14. 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.
15. All entry fees are non-refundable.
16. Kilometre markers will be placed at each kilometre mark.
17. Medals will be handed to all finishers.
18. There will be a tog bag facility. Bags dropped off at runners’ own risk and must be collected by 13h00 on race day.
19. Toilets will be available at the start and finish.
20. The time limit will be 6hrs for the marathon, 3½hrs for the half marathon, 2hrs for the 10km and 1hr for the fun run.
21. Results will be available at www.finishtime.co.za, www.wpa.org.za and at www.topevents.co.za.
22. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
23. Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.
24. Wheelchair athletes to please contact the organisers timeously to make arrangements for their participation.

25. Temporary license holders when registering must complete and hand in the tear off strip from the number in order to be eligible to compete.
26. Age category tags must be worn (front and back) and visible for the entire race to be eligible for any age category prize.
27. We are trying to offset our environmental footprint and encourage runners to support the #ICarryMyOwn campaign.
28. Remember to #RunGreen #RunClean #IcarryMyOwn.
29. Coke and water will be available at the finish.

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 the number collection on Friday 24 November 2023 from 10:00 – 18:00.

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.
There will be NO collections on race day.

THE 42.2km MARATHON IS A COMRADES AND TWO OCEANS QUALIFIER.

Please note the full marathon, half marathon and 10km are an online entry event only.

THE 42.2km MARATHON IS A COMRADES AND TWO OCEANS QUALIFIER.

Enter online at www.topevents.co.za. Should you have any enquiries about your entry, please send a WhatsApp message to Top Events on 066 139 4210 or email info@topevents.co.za. Closing date for entries and payment is midnight 5 November 2023.
• Please note, the indemnity section needs to be signed in order for your entry to be processed.
• There will be no refunds of entry fees.
• No upgrades, downgrades and/or substitutions will be allowed at number collection or after 5 November 2023.

Entries for the 5km fun run will be taken on race day.

ENTRY FEES
42.2km Licensed: R260
42.2km unlicensed: R340
21.1km Licensed: R160
21.1km (unlicensed): R230
10km Licensed: SNR R120 JNR R55
10km (unlicensed) SNR: R165 JNR: R80
5km Fun Run/Walk: R50
Event T-shirts will be sold online at R270.00.

THE 42.2km MARATHON IS A COMRADES AND TWO OCEANS QUALIFIER.

PRIZE GIVING AND PRIZES
1. Prize giving for the half marathon will take place at the Eikestad Primary School and start between 09:30 and 10:00. Prize giving for the marathon will take place at the Eikestad Primary School and start between 11.30 and 12:00.
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.

TOG BAG FACILITY
There will be tog bag facility in the school club house. Bags dropped off at runners’ own risk and must be collected by 13h00 on race day.
(Please ensure that your bag is clearly labelled)

Helderberg Harriers and WPA do not take responsibility for lost or stolen items.

THE 42.2km MARATHON IS A COMRADES AND TWO OCEANS QUALIFIER.

TIMING AND RESULTS
The results will be electronically 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.

PERMANENT NUMBERS
The following awards will be handed out as runners who qualify for these prizes finish the race:
1. Permanent numbers for a 10th run; Unique “Wingerdstompie” trophies after 15 completed runs and Double laurel permanent numbers after 20 completed runs.
2. Entrants who have completed 9 Winelands marathons and will qualify for a permanent number, must please indicate as such on the entry form. The following awards will be awarded at prizegiving:
1. Permanent numbers for winning one of the categories (open, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) for a 3rd time, Unique “Wynvat” trophies after 25 completed runs, Triple laurel permanent numbers after 30 completed runs and a special unique trophy after 40 completed runs.

The 5km FUN RUN is an open event for licensed and unlicensed athletes.
Children under 9 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The start will be at 06:30 at Eikestad Primary School.
For safety reasons, young competitors are requested to start near the back.
Entries at R50.00 each are taken on the morning of the run from 05:00.
The time limit is 1 hour and the first 200 finishers will receive a medal.
No dogs allowed.