RACE INFO
START & START BATCHES
1 . Start : Union Buildings , Government Avenue 2 . Race Start Time : 08:00
3 . Runners are seeded according to the times they indicated during the entries process .
4 . The letter on your race number is 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 :
Start Time |
Batch |
08:00 |
Elite Athletes , Contenders & Batch A |
08:04 |
Batch B |
08:08 |
Batch C |
08:12 |
Batch D |
08:16 |
Batch E |
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 .
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 .
TOG BAGS
1 . There will be DHL tog bag drop and collect facilities positioned on the Union Buildings Lawns .
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 . Water and Coke will be provided in 175ml paper cups , and take note that water will be in white cups , while Coke will be in red Coca-Cola branded cups .
3 . There is a section that will provide you with the opportunity to refill your DHL water bottle or other hydration vessel .
4 . The stations will be manned and well spread out to ensure that everyone is catered for .
5 . 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 .
6 . Toilet facilities will be provided at each refreshment station .
7 . Please use the toilets provided – do not use private gardens or public areas .
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