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RACE INFO
RACE DAY PARKING
1 . There is parking available at the Kings Beach Parking Precinct , with overflow parking areas on the grassed area via Cyprus Avenue and access roads in and around Humewood .
2 . Please note that parking is on a first come , first served basis .
3 . Do not leave valuables in your vehicle .
4 . Time your arrival to ensure that you are there well in advance of the race start time , 07h00 .
THE START
1 . Start Precinct : Kings Beach Precinct 2 . Start Line : Beach Road , Humewood 3 . Race Start Time : 07h00
4 . Runners are seeded according to the times they indicated during the entries process .
5 . Start Batches :
• Elite Athletes
• Age Category Contenders
• Batch A
• Batch B
• Batch C
• Batch D
MASS START PROCESS
1 . Prior to your allocated starting time , you will be asked to move into your allocated batch .
2 . Batches will be moved forward towards the start line as the race commences .
3 . 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 .
4 . 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 .
PACE SETTERS
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 .
2 . Please join in a pace setting group that suits your pace .
3 . The following pacesetter buses will be available : 40min , 45min , 50min , 55min , 60min , 65min , 70min , 75min , 80min , 90min .
TOG BAGS
1 . There will be DHL tog bag drop and collect facilities at the Start / Finish precinct on the Kings Beach Precinct .
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 DHL tog bag truck that corresponds to your start batch .
4 . PLEASE do not bring valuables to the event .
REFRESHMENTS STATIONS , WASTE AND 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 . The first section will cater for those runners who wish to refill their own . Please bring along your DHL water bottle filled with your choice of fluid and refill at the stations along the route .
3 . The second section will provide water in white 175ml paper cups .
4 . The third section will provide Coca-Cola in red 175ml Coca-Cola branded paper cups .
5 . The stations will be manned and well spread out to ensure that everyone is catered for .
6 . 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 .
7 . Toilet facilities will be provided at each refreshment station .
8 . Please use the toilets provided – do not use private gardens or public areas .
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