RULES OF THE EVENT
Dis-Chem Half Marathon Rules
1 . Runners must wear their event race number with disposable chip to get results .
2 . The race is held under the rules of ASA and CGA .
3 . All athletes participate at their own risk & acknowledge by entering the event that they are medically fit to participate . All athletes must supply the name and contact number of their next of kin during the entry process .
4 . The minimum age for 21.1km is 16 years old on race day .
5 . No littering on route and anyone found to be littering may be disqualified .
6 . All athletes must wear the event race number provided on the front of their vests and must ensure the title sponsor on the provincial licence is clearly visible .
7 . Licenced athletes must : 7.1 Belong to a club affiliated to ASA 7.2 Wear their club colours 7.3 Wear their 2022 licence number on the front & back of their vests or purchase a temporary license
8 . Licenced athletes not wearing their club colours may face disqualification .
9 . Unlicenced athletes must buy a temporary licence at registration and wear plain clothing with the temporary license on the back of their vests .
10 . Numerical age category ID tags must be visible on both front and back of athletes competing for category prizes .
11 . Proof of age to be produced on request on Race Day and prize money may be withheld until all necessary details are verified .
12 . Athletes indemnify national , provincial and regional bodies , sponsors and organisers of the race against all and any actions of whatsoever nature that may occur during the race .
13 . No seconding or bicycles are allowed along the route . Ample refreshment stations are provided .
14 . No blades , cycles , scooters or mechanically operated devices .
15 . No 2 , 3 or 4 wheel carts / prams that are mechanically or manually operated by participants , or wheelchair athletes will be permitted to participate without special permission from the race organiser . All such participants must start at the back of the field .
16 . We regret that athletes are not allowed to participate with pets .
17 . Foreign athletes must provide a clearance letter from their country of origin in the event of their winning a prize . This is in compliance with the IAAF & ASA rule 142.2 and 4.2 .
18 . Foreign athletes are not allowed to run with an ASA Provincial licence and are required to purchase a temporary licence or face disqualification . ( Refer to IAAF rule 4 .)
19 . Foreign athletes are not allowed to run in club colours unless such club exists in their country of origin or they are in possession of a refugee status permit or are naturalised citizens of RSA .( Refer to IAAF rule 4 .)
20 . The official cut-off time is 9h30 , whereafter all marshals & officials will be withdrawn from the course after cut off .
21 . Online entries only , no manual entries or substitutions on Race Day . 22 . No duplicate of lost numbers will be issued . 23 . No Goody Bags or T-Shirts will be handed out on day of the event .
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24 . Copy of ID is required at registration .
25 . No earphones allowed and contravention of IAAF rule 144.2b , may lead to disqualification .
26 . It ’ s illegal to run with another athlete ’ s race number and all athletes found to be in contravention of this rule will be reported to CGA and their respective club .
27 . No athlete may participate in our race without buying an official entry and if found in contravention of this rule , will be liable for all late entry penalties with habitual offenders will be reported to CGA and their respective club .
28 . All instructions from traffic & race officials / marshals must be obeyed at all times .
29 . The race organiser retains the right to refuse entry and eject persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol , who are disorderly , or engage in inappropriate behaviour , vandalism or evade paying for admission .
30 . Objections must be lodged within 30 minutes after completing the race with the Chief Referee accompanied by R500.00 which is refundable should the appeal be upheld .
31 . No refunds should the eventbe cancelled due to adverse weather conditions on the day , natural disasters or any other reason . No refunds for erroneous entries or should an athlete no longer wish to run .
32 . Please note , should there be official race photographers on the day , entry information will be shared with the race photographers for them to alert you when your race pictures are available . Entrants agree that photographs taken by the official race photographer on event day can be used for promotional purposes by the event and / or the event sponsors .
Centrum 5km Fun Run rules |
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All athletes must enter & wear the race number provided on the |
front of their vests . |
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The minimum age allowed to enter is 9 years old on race day . |
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Athletes participate at their own risk . |
4 . |
No seconding or bicycles are allowed along the route . We will |
provide a refreshment station along the route . |
5 . |
No blades , cycles , scooters or mechanically operated devices . |
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No refunds . |
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We regret that athletes are not allowed to participate with pets . |
8 . No goody bag & race T-Shirt .
9 . Please note , should there be official race photographers on the day , entry information will be shared with the race photographers for them to alert you when your race pictures are available . Entrants agree that photographs taken by the official race photographer on event day can be used for promotional purposes by the event and / or the event sponsors .
10 . Have fun !!
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