Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon 2024

RACE RULES
1. This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASA and Western Province Athletics.
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 older 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. 10km is R50 for seniors and R30 for Juniors.
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. 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.
5. Unlicensed runners must wear plain clothes (no advertising permitted). Licensed athletes to wear club colours.
6. Personal seconding is not permitted. Private vehicles are requested not to follow the athletes on the route.
7. To be eligible for any category prize, proof of age is required and age tags must be worn (front and back) and visible for the entire race.
8. No swopping of race numbers as the race number is linked to your name and finishing time and WILL result in your disqualification.
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. Foreign athletes must comply with WA rules all relevant race and domestic rules.
13. All entry fees are non-refundable.
14. Kilometre markers will be placed at each kilometre mark.
15. Medals to finishers WITHIN THE CUT-OFF TIME.
16. Toilets will be available at the start and finish and at 25km’s & 36km’s.
17. The time limit will be 6hrs for the marathon, 3½hrs for the half marathon, 2hrs for the 10km and 1hr for the fun run.
18. Results will be available at www.finishtime.co.za, www.wpa.org.za and at www.topevents.co.za
19. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
20. Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.
21. Wheelchair athletes to please contact the organisers timeously to make arrangements for their participation.
22. Temporary license holders when registering must complete and hand in the tear off strip from the number in order to be eligible to compete.
23. We are trying to offset our environmental footprint and encourage runners to support the #ICarryMyOwn campaign.
24. Remember to #RunGreen #RunClean #IcarryMyOwn.
25. We are PROUDLY PLASTIC FREE, with water stations providing water & coke in cups & containers to refill your bottle.
26. 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 29 November 2024 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 10 November 2024.
• 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 10 November 2024.

5KM FUN RUN: The fun run is an open event for licensed and unlicensed athletes.
Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The start will be at at Eikestad Primary School. For safety reasons young competitors are requested to start near the back. Entries at R75.00 each will be taken on the morning from 05:00. Medals to finishers WITHIN THE CUT-OFF TIME.
No pets allowed.

ENTRY FEES
Fun Run (will take entries on race day): R75
10km (+R50 Temp & R30 Juniors): R140
21km (+R75 Temp): R170
42km (+R85 Temp): R280

Event T-shirt R300.00

Vintage T-shirt R250.00

Event T-shirt – R300

Vintage T-shirt – R250

TBC

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.

5KM FUN RUN: The fun run is an open event for licensed and unlicensed athletes.
Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The start will be at at Eikestad Primary School. For safety reasons young competitors are requested to start near the back. Entries at R75.00 each will be taken on the morning from 05:00. Medals to finishers WITHIN THE CUT-OFF TIME.
No pets allowed.

We arranged secure parking for vehicle – PLEASE do not park on the middle man or illegally. Parking is provided for 1500 vehicles in close proximity to the race venue. Security officials are on hand,to keep the vehicles as safe as possible. However, runners making use of these parking facilities must ensure that they do not leave any valuable items or personal belongings in their vehicles.
Parking marshals are on hand to direct race participants to these parking venues. Please obey and respect these parking marshals. Their assistance is invaluable in ensuring that all participants arrive at the race venue on time. Runners are requested to provide adequate time en route to the race to ensure that they arrive on time for the start of the event.
Please note that the owners of vehicles that park illegally, will be held liable by the local Traffic Officials.