RACE INFO
Everything You Need to Know...
From the programme of the weekend to registration, parking, timing and more, here’s a run-through
of all the info you need for the 2020 aQuellé Midmar Mile event.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Saturday 8 February 2020
Sunday 9 February 2020
08:15 – Event 1
• Disabled swimmers
• 71 years & Over
• Graeme Pope-Ellis Ironman/woman (2019
Comrades Marathon, 2019 Dusi Canoe
Marathon and 2020 aQuelle Midmar Mile),
• Ironman/woman Comrades Biathlon (2019
Comrades and 2020 aQuelle Midmar Mile)
• Ironman/woman Dusi Biathlon (2019 Dusi
Canoe Marathon and 2020 aQuelle Midmar Mile)
• CHOC Cows 11:00 – Event 3
• Company Relay Section
Only swimmers employed by that company are
allowed. Teams comprise five nominated members,
with top three to count.
09:45 – Event 2
• Family Relay Section
Entrants must be direct family members. Teams
comprise five nominated members, with top three
to count. 14:00 – Prize-giving
Prize-giving for events 1-4 will include a press
function for the next day’s events. (Start time may
change slightly, depending on availability of results.)
12:15 – Event 4
• Non-Company Relay Section
Teams can be company sponsored, non-swimming
clubs, friends, etc. Teams comprise five nominated
members, with top three to count.
08:30 – Event 5
• Girls 13 years & under
• Women 31 years & over
09:45 – Event 6
• Boys 13 years & under
• Men 31 years & over
11:00 – Event 7
• Girls/Women 14 to 30 years
12:15 – Event 8
• Boys/Men 14 to 30 years
14:00 – Prize-giving
Prize-giving for events 5-8 will take place as soon
as results permit.
REGISTRATION TIMING CHIP
Registering at Cascades Lifestyle Centre
Takes place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
before the event, open from 10am until 5pm.
View a map to Cascades Lifestyle Centre. Important: No chip, no result... and lost chips will be charged at R100.
All entrants must collect your envelope, containing
your timing chip and bar-coded tag. You will also
receive a swimming cap corresponding to your batch
colour. There are two registration venues:
The chip must be handed in at the finish, with your bar-coded tag! If you are swimming multiple events, you will
retain the timing chip until your last swim. Please note:
• Ensure that you have the correct chip allocated to you – check this at registration.
• Attach your chip to your ankle during your swim. Do no attach it to your wrist, or wear it anywhere else, as
you will not receive a result.
Registering at Midmar Dam
Open on Saturday and Sunday, from 7am, and you
need to register at least an hour before you are due to
swim. Registration for Sunday events can be done at
the dam on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm only.
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