AFRICAN BANK SOWETO MARATHON EXPO
The team have put together an excellent selection of exhibitors who look forward to welcoming you during race week . Please allow for some extra time to take advantage of the expo and soak up the atmosphere . For this reason and in support of the exhibitors , no bulk race number collections will be allowed .
TIMES AND VENUE
FNB Stadium , Nasrec , Johannesburg , Gate D , PS6 Parking
• Thursday , 2nd November 2023 : 09h00 to 19h00
• Friday , 3rd November 2023 : 09h00 to 19h00
• Saturday , 4th November 2023 : 08h30 to 18h00
• NO COLLECTION POSSIBLE ON RACE DAY !
WHAT TO BRING TO REGISTRATION
To ensure that your registration is processed quickly and easily , you are requested to bring the following to registration :
• Your ID document , driver ’ s license or passport A copy of this confirmation – it doesn ’ t need to be
• printed , it can be on your phone
WHAT IF I CAN ’ T COLLECT MY RACE PACK ?
Complete the document by clicking the button below , and ensure that your representative brings it along together with this Race Confirmation mailer . Please note that NO bulk collections are allowed .
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TEMPORARY LICENSES
If you do not own a valid 2023 ASA permanent running license you must purchase and wear a temporary ASA license on the back of your running vest / shirt . These temporary licenses will be on sale at race number collection if you did not order one with your entry . Card payments only .
If you do own a valid 2023 ASA Licence both licenses must be worn - one on the front & one on the back of your running vest / shirt . Your issued official race number must be worn on the front of your vest however it must not cover the sponsor of your ASA licence .
Foreign athletes are not allowed to run with an ASA Provincial licence ; and are required to run with a temporary licence otherwise they face disqualification . ( Refer to IAAF rule 4 .) All Africa and International entries ( ROW ) included a temporary license and will be included in your race pack .
SUBSTITUTIONS , UPGRADES & DOWNGRADES
These will be handled at race number collection as follows :
Substitutions - you will require a written letter from the owner of the entry plus a copy of this confirmation & their ID document stipulating and agreeing to the substitution . A hard copy of this letter must be produced as it will be kept on file and no electronic copies will be accepted . The complimentary event shirt and size will transfer to the new entrant and no shirt size changes will be allowed . The fee for substitution is R100 plus any entrance fee differential and only card payments will be accepted .
Upgrades - please collect your race number and then proceed to the Race Office Enquiries Desk . The fee for upgrades is R100 plus the entrance fee differential and only card payments will be accepted . No refunds will be processed .
Downgrades - please collect your race number and then proceed to the Race Office Enquiries Desk . No refunds will be processed .
If you complete a different distance to what you are entered into you will not receive an official time and times will not be altered or inserted .
In terms of IAAF and ASA rules , any person running with another runner ’ s number and / or chip will be disqualified and may be subject to further disciplinary action .
PARK & RIDE
If you purchased a Park & Ride ticket during your entry process please go to the Park & Ride stand in the Expo to collect your wrist band . If you did not buy a ticket they will be on sale during race number collection .
Departure Point Pickup Point First Shuttle Final Shuttle Price Clearwater Mall Tenant Parking , Opposite Entrance 2 , off Hendrink Potgieter 04h00 15h00 R185 Montecasino Teatro Circle , Teatro Road , Opposite The Pivot Hotel 04h00 15h00 R185 Melrose Arch Cnr Melrose Boulevard and Crescent Drive , Opposite @ Home 4h00 15h00 R185