RACE INFO
BARCODED TAG
This tag must be handed in at the finish as proof of
finishing. Your tag has been coded with your details, as
supplied on your entry form, so you must ensure that
you hand it in at the end of the finish channel! You will
be supplied with a safety pin to attach the tag to your
swimsuit – it is suggested that you attach it to the left
leg section of your swim suit and tuck it under the swim
suit so that it can be easily removed at the finish.
SWIMMING CAPS
VETERANS IN
EVENTS 5 & 6
Swimmers aged 31 years and over will receive a
coloured wristband in their envelope. Please attach
this to your right wrist. The colour code will assist you
and the officials when it comes to the channel you go
up at the finish.
• Ages 31-40 years receive a pink armband.
• Ages 41-50 years receive a yellow armband.
• Ages 51 and over receive a white armband.
MIDMAR DAM ENTRY
FEES
Please note the following entry fees payable to
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife to get into Midmar Dam. To
avoid delays at the entrance and keep traffic flowing,
please have the correct amount with you in cash:
• Pedestrians – R40 per person
• Cars – R100 per car
• Combis – R150 per combi
• Small buses – R400 per bus
• Large buses – R800 per bus
We request all motorists to put as many people into
a vehicle as possible, as the entry fee is a charge
per vehicle and not individual person, to encourage
reducing the number of cars coming through the gate.
PARKING
Please park where the Bhejane Security officials
direct you. These officials will also be acting as
security for your vehicles while you enjoy the 47th
aQuelléMidmar Mile. However, you do park at your
own risk, and attendants will not be responsible for
your car.
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aQuellé Midmar Mile | Worlds Largest Open Water Swim
There will be five starting batches within
each of the eight events on the programme,
leaving at three-minute intervals, with
seeding denoted by the colour-coded caps
issued to all swimmers.
• Batch 1 – orange caps
• Batch 2 – light blue caps
• Batch 3 – yellow caps
• Batch 4 – lime green caps
• Batch 5 – white caps
On race day, look for the colour-coded entrance matching your cap to enter your starting area. These
correspond to your batch/seeding.
BODY MARKING
It is advisable for everyone to get their number written on their arm or chest.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Jetline Action Photo is the official photographer of the event. If
you would like your pictures taken, please place the numbered
sticker, supplied in your entry pack, on your swimming cap.
Also, your race number must be written in bold on your arm for
identification purposes. All photography enquiries should be
directed to Jetline Action Photo on 011 719 0712 or via
www.jetlineactionphoto.com.
TRAFFIC FLOW
The two-way traffic flow between the
start and finish will once again be in
operation this year. This will help the
buses used for transporting swimmers
to move a little faster between the
collection/drop-off points. Please
take note of the routes by referring to
the main map of the dam. Specially
marked parking areas will be available,
depending on which lane you enter the
dam, as well as attendants on duty to
help you enter and park with the least
inconvenience possible.