RULES & REGULATIONS
This race is run under the auspices of World Athletics , ASA and CGA .
INTERNATIONAL ATHLETES
International Athletes must provide a clearance letter from their country of origin . They must also comply with World Athletics rules 4.2 and 142.2 and ASA rule 9 .
Foreign athletes are not allowed to run with an ASA Provincial licence ; and are required to purchase a temporary licence otherwise face disqualification ( Refer to World Athletics rule 4 ).
Foreign athletes are not allowed to run in club colours unless such club exits in their country of origin or they are in possession of a refugee status permit or are naturalised citizens of RSA ( Refer to World Athletics rule 4 ).
CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES
Entries open on 12th July 2023 and will close when the entry cap has been reached .
SOWETO MARATHON RIGHTS RESERVED
Any irregularities in your entry form will result in a rejected entry . Soweto Marathon reserves the right to accept or reject any entry , subject to the rules of World Athletics , ASA , CGA and Soweto Marathon .
AGE RESTRICTIONS
42.2km – The minimum age requirement is that the athlete must be 20 years or older on 5 November 2023 21.1km – The minimum age requirement is that the athlete must be 16 years or older on 5 November 2023 10km – The minimum age requirement is that the athlete must be 15 years or older on 5 November 2023 .
NO CHIP , NO RESULT , NO PRIZE
The event is being timed by Peak Timing and a disposable timing chip , linked to your entry , will be attached to your race number . Please do not remove this timing chip , bend , fold or damage in anyway . All timing mats MUST be crossed during the race to ensure you receive an official time .
RACE NUMBERS
Race numbers must be worn throughout the race on the front of your upper garment / vest . Registered athlete ( s ) must be a member of a club affiliated with ASA and must wear their club colours along with their 2023 license numbers , to be worn on the back and front together with the issued race number . The race number should not be placed over the licence number – both must be visible on the front of the race garment / vest . The race number must be worn on the front of the upper garment / vest . Temporary licensed athletes who are associated with a club may also wear their club colours or plain white clothing , with the issued temporary license number also on the back , and race number to be worn on the front . No advertising allowed . Participants must familiarise themselves with and abide by the advertising rules as per the World Athletics , ASA and CGA Rulebooks . ( World Athletics Rule 143and ASA Rule 13.1 and advertising regulations ). These provisions apply for the duration of the race including warming up , all race ceremonies and official press conference . Under no circumstances may a runner display a political slogan . [ World Athletics Rule 2 ( a )].
NO REFUND POLICY
In the event of natural disasters and race cancellation , no refunds will be processed .
PAYMENTS
Please note that it is the runner ’ s responsibility to ensure they enter the correct event when entering online or at a store . Entries incorrectly entered will not be amended and NO REFUNDS will be processed . Duplicate payment for the same entry will also NOT BE REFUNDED . Please take special note of the category options available and the age restrictions which apply . Any payments made directly into the Soweto Marathon Trust account without an entry or after the official closing date or when limits have been reached , will also NOT BE REFUNDED .
RACE PACK COLLECTIONS
Race pack collections will take place at FNB Stadium Johannesburg , South Africa from Thursday 2nd November to Saturday 4thNovember 2023 . Hours : Thurs-Friday : 09:00-10:00 . Sat : 08:30-18h00
• All participants MUST provide proof of identity in order to collect their race number . ID book , Passport or Driver ’ s License .
• NO race numbers will be issued on race day .
• Race packs can only be collected at the prescribed race pack collection times . No race pack collections can be made on or after race day ; and no entry fee will be refunded under any circumstances .
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRY
Entries will be acknowledged via a valid e-mail address ( as supplied on your entry form ). It is your personal responsibility to check your confirmation of entry . If any of the info is incorrect , please contact the SOWETO MARATHON RACE OFFICE so that your details can be accurately captured . You must produce this confirmation in order to collect your race number .
FINAL RACE INSTRUCTIONS
Your Final Race Instructions will be part of the registration pack and will also be posted on www . sowetomarathon . com at least 6 days prior to race day . These final instructions will supersede the rules & procedures in this brochure and those currently on the website and will be applied on race weekend .
LISTENING DEVICES
For safety reasons , participants are not allowed to use earphones , iPods , etc . during the race . This excludes hearing aid devices .