RACE INFO
ROAD CLOSURES
1 . Please take note of the Road Closures and access controls for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K , as this may affect your access to and from the event . Please click here for more information .
START PROCEDURE & BATCHES
1 . Start Precinct : Woodbridge Island , Milnerton . 2 . Race Start Time : 09:00
3 . Runners are seeded according to the times they indicated during the entry process .
4 . The letter on your race number denotes your start batch .
5 . You will be pre-loaded in your start batch , so please arrive at the start well in advance of your allocated batch start time – please refer to the start schedule below :
Batch |
Start Time |
Elite Athletes |
09:00 |
Age Category Contenders |
09:00 |
Batch A |
09:00 |
Batch B |
09:00 |
Batch C |
09:03 |
Batch D |
09:03 |
Batch E |
09:07 |
Batch F |
09:07 |
Batch G |
09:11 |
Batch H |
09:11 |
Batch I |
09:11 |
Batch J |
09:15 |
Batch K |
09:15 |
6 . Prior to your allocated starting time , you will be asked to move into your allocated batch .
7 . Batches will be moved forward towards the start line as the race commences .
8 . Announcers will make regular announcements in the countdown to the race start . When indication is given , you will then be allowed to start and cross the start line . Your running time will commence when you cross the start line , i . e . mat-to-mat timing .
TOG BAGS
1 . There will be tog bag drop and collect facilities at the Start Race Village ( Woodbridge Island ), which will be transported to the Finish Race Village and parked adjacent to the Cullinan Square ( Wharf Street ) for your collection .
2 . Tear off the tog bag tag from your race number and attach it to your tog bag before handing it over to the tog bag staff .
3 . Place your bag in the tog bag truck that corresponds to your start batch .
4 . PLEASE do not bring valuables to the event .
MEDICAL
1 . There will be a medical team on the entire route and a roving paramedic , in ER24 uniform , on a motorcycle . Please report any incidents to the closest refreshment or entertainment point .
2 . Additional emergency medical crew will have access to the No Go Zone before and after the Finish , and a general medical area will be positioned at the end of the finish chute .
REFRESHMENT STATIONS , WASTE & EN ROUTE TOILETS
1 . There will be two well-stocked refreshment stations positioned along the route to ensure that your hydration needs are adequately catered for .
2 . Water , Coke and Powerade will be provided in 175ml paper cups , and take note that water will be in white cups , Coke will be in red Coca-Cola branded cups , Coke No Sugar in black and red Coca-Cola No Sugar cups , and Powerade in black and blue branded cups .
3 . The stations will be manned and well spread out to ensure that everyone is catered for .
4 . Very large throw areas (‘ chuck bins ’) will be positioned after each of the refreshment points . Please ensure that all waste is deposited in these throw areas .
5 . Toilet facilities will be provided at each refreshment station .
6 . Please use the toilets provided – do not use private gardens or public areas .
9 . Your time will be ranked in one overall set of race results , but only those in the Contender categories will be eligible for any awards and prize money .
PACESETTERS
1 . A number of runners will be kitted out as pacesetters and will carry flags advising fellow runners of the time they will be aiming to complete the race in .
2 . Please join a pacesetting group that suits your pace .
3 . The following pacesetter ‘ buses ’ will be available : 40min , 45min , 50min , 55min , 60min , 65min , 70min , 75min , 80min , 90min .
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