Honesty Seeding at the Start Line: We use an honesty seeding system at the start of the marathon and half marathon.
Please line up behind one of the three appropriate boards: Board One: 42km: Sub 3:10 & 21km – Sub 1:40 Board Two: 42km: Sub 3:45 & 21km – Sub 2:00 Board Three: 42km: Sub 4:20 & 21km – Sub 2:20
CUT-OFF TIMES
The official cut-off time for Half Marathon is 3.5 hours. The Marathon’ s cut-off time is 6 hours. For your own safety, the following cutoffs will be enforced on the Marathon route.
• 18km at 2 hours 45min
• 34km at 5 hours
• 37km at 5 hours 30 min
• 39km at 6 hours
THE FINISH
Once you are over the finish line, you will receive your commemorative medal. You will also receive cold water. The Finish Venue for all races is the Saheti School in Senderwood.
Club Gazebos are welcome. Setup needs to be done the day before the race, Saturday the 19 th of September, opening at 08h00, it will be a first-come-first serve basis.
There will be public vendors selling food and cool drinks, so bring some cash and grab lunch while watching your teammates finish.
MEDICAL MATTERS & EMERGENCIES
Medi Response are our medical support provider and will provide roving ambulances and a medical tent at the finish venue. If you feel ill at the finish, you should visit the medics for a quick checkup.
Note: Do not run if you are feeling ill or have the flu. Please consult your doctor before participating in our event if you have any preexisting conditions. If you should need medical or other assistance out on the race route, please use the emergency number on your race number to call for assistance: 087 330 3911
OFFICIAL CHARITIES
BALWIN FOUNDATION TO BEYOND BRICKS FOUNDATION The Beyond Bricks Foundation has evolved from the Balwin Foundation, that was established in 2016 by the Balwin Properties CEO, Steve Brookes, with a vision to uplift communities across South Africa.
Through focused initiatives in education & training, sports development, and community outreach, we aim to create lasting impact and opportunities that empower individuals and inspire positive change.
BALWIN FOUNDATION The Balwin Foundation has long been committed to forging a brighter future for underserved communities, focusing on the transformation of one life at a time. Through focused Initiatives in education, sports development, and socio-economic support, the Balwin Foundation aims to create lasting impact and opportunities that empower individuals and inspire positive change.
PERSONAL SAFETY NOTICE
There have been incidents of bag tampering at events. The organisers ask that you please be aware of the people around you and keep your bag close to you on the front of your body. If you notice any person tampering with bags, please notify us immediately. For extra safety, we suggest you drop your bags off at our secured Tog Bag area – look out for the directional signage on race day.
PRIZE MONEY
POSITION
42KM 21KM 10KM
MEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN 1 R5000 R5000 R3000 R3000 R2500 R2500 2 R4000 R4000 R2000 R2000 R1000 R1000 3 R1500 R1500 R1000 R1000 R500 R500
1( 40 +) R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 2 R750 R750 R750 R750 R750 R750 3 R500 R500 R500 R500 R500 R500 1( 50 +) R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 1( 60 +) R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000 R1000
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
Before race day: Race Office 063 772 3537
Balwin Run Series Jeppe 9