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CONTENTS
Foreword
Welcome message from the K-Way Jeppe Quondam
Athletics Section’s Race Director Bruce King.
On Your Marks... Get Set... Jeppe!
The fantastic Jeppe Marathon is arguably one of the
best races on the Gauteng calendar, and there are
several reasons why, PLUS check out the best results of
the last edition of the race in 2019.
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Anchor Woman
She’s become the face of South African running on
our television screens as anchor presenter of the
SABC broadcasts of events such as the Comrades, Two
Oceans, Cape Town and Soweto Marathons, but Vaylen
Kirtley is a runner in her own right.
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Get Ready To Run!
Here’s all the important information you need
ahead of running the Jeppe Marathon, Half
Marathon and Fun Runs on 9 February.
Venue Map
Our handy map shows you where to park
before the race, and where to find everything at
the race venue.
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Race Route
Check out our detailed route map, with water
stations and mini detours of the second lap of
the marathon, so that you can better plan your run.
run water.
Fun Run Route
Check out the routes of both the 8km and 4km
fun runs, including where you’ll get some mid-
How to Wear Your Race and
Licence Numbers
Avoid any issues with race officials by making
sure your race and licence numbers are worn properly
during the race.
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Timing Chips
Here’s how to correctly attach your electronic
timing chip to your shoe in order to be timed
during the race.
Revolutionising Running TV
Livestream broadcasts of road running events
has become the ‘in thing’ at the bigger events
in South Africa this year, so we chatted to Manfred Seidler,
who has worked in broadcasting for more than 20 years,
and was involved in all of these trailblazing broadcasts.
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