Race Info
RULES OF THE EVENT
Dis-Chem Half Marathon Rules
1. No chip, no result (21km only).
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 entry 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:
- belong to a club affiliated to ASA;
- wear their club colours;
- wear their 2019/20 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
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of the race against all and any actions of
whatsoever nature that may occur during
the race.
No seconding or bicycles are allowed
along the route. Ample refreshment
stations are provided.
No blades, cycles, scooters or
mechanically operated devices.
No 2, 3 or 4 wheel carts/prams which 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.
No animals/pets are allowed to
participate.
No refunds.
We regret that athletes are not allowed to
participate with pets.
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.
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.)
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.)
The official cut-off time is 09:30 (both
21km and 5km), whereafter all marshals &
officials will be withdrawn from the course.
No entries on Race Day.
24. No duplicate of lost numbers will be
issued.
25. No Goodie Bags or T-Shirts will be
distributed on the day of the event.
26. If an athlete can’t participate, they may
allow another athlete to use their number,
but must provide a letter confirming
the substitution, as well as a copy of
their ID. An admin fee of R50 is charged
for substitutions, to be paid in cash.
Substitutions can only be made at
registration (excluding race morning) using
the original race number.
27. No earphones allowed, and contravention
of IAAF rule 144.2b may lead to
disqualification.
28. 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.
29. 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, while
habitual offenders will be reported to CGA
and their respective club.
30. All instructions from traffic & race officials/
marshals must be obeyed at all times.
31. 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.
32. Objections must be lodged within 30
minutes before or after prize giving, in
writing’ to the chief referee accompanied
by R500.00 which is refundable should the
appeal be upheld.
5km FUN DASH rules
1. All athletes must enter
& wear the race number
provided on the front of
their vests.
2. The minimum age
allowed to enter is 9
years old on race day.
3. 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.
6. No refunds.
7. We regret that athletes
are not allowed to
participate with pets.
8. No goodie bag & race
T-Shirt.
9. Have fun!
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