Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 126, January 2020 | Page 39

ADVERTORIAL
Last Chance to Enter World’s
Largest Open Water Swim
#MidmarFastFacts
The first Midmar Mile
only had 153 swimmers,
while the biggest edition
in the race’s history
was in 2004, when
a whopping 17,332
swimmers took part!
I
f you’re still planning to be part of the
2020 aQuellé Midmar Mile at Howick in
the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, take note
that you only have a short window to still
get your entry in. 8-9 February, and entries will be
closing on Thursday 23 June. There
are eight possible events that you can
enter, and you may enter more than
one event, but no more than seven.
This phenomenally popular swimming
event takes place on the weekend of To enter, go to
www.midmarmile.co.za/how-to-enter
aQuellé Midmar Mile Event Line-up
Saturday 8th February 2020 Sunday 9th February 2020
08:15 – Event 1
Disabled
Ironman & Ironwoman
Biathlon
71 years & Over 08:30 – Event 5
Girls 13 & Under
Women 31 & Over
09:45 – Event 2
Family Teams
11:00 – Event 3
Company Relay Teams
12:15 – Event 4
Non-Company Teams
09:45 – Event 6
Boys 13 & Under
Men 31 & Over
11:00 – Event 7
Women 14 to 30
12:15 – Event 8
Men 14 to 30
Midmar Dam
Entry Fees
Please note the following entry
fees payable to Ezemvelo KZN
Wildlife to get into Midmar Dam.
Please have the relevant amount
with you in cash.
Pedestrians – R40.00 per person
Cars – R100 per car
Combis – R150.00 per combi
Small buses – R400.00 per bus
Large buses – R800.00
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