MEDICAL EMERGENCY NUMBER
MEDICAL AND PHYSIO STATIONS
MUSIC
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
MEETING PLACE AT THE FINISH
MISUSE OF RACE NUMBERS & TIMING CHIPS
INFORMATION
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY NUMBER
Please note that the official medical emergency telephone number for race weekend is 021 300 1286 . Please write down or memorise this number , and save it on your phone , in case of a medical emergency during the race .
MEDICAL AND PHYSIO STATIONS
A team of medical professionals and first aiders will be stationed at five medical stations in the Half Marathon and 10 stations in the Ultra Marathon along the route and at the finish to look after runners in the event of an emergency . These medical volunteers will be positioned at clearly marked locations along the route – turn to page 72 for a full list of the exact locations of these medical stations .
MUSIC
There are several entertainment spots along the route at various refreshment points , some with bands and some with DJs , to provide a good vibe and help you Conquer the Current . Feel free to dance or sing along ! Please also note that any excessively loud music played in backpacks , through music players or car radios by either participants or supporters , needs to be moderated in compliance with the City of Cape Town bylaws .
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
It is imperative that as a runner , you ensure your medical information linked to your profile is up to date . Should you require hospital treatment or ambulance transport , this information could prove vital , notably if you have any allergies or existing conditions , and you will be charged according to the hospital tariff rate . On a related note , information relating to runners who have been admitted to the Medical Tent will be available at the Information Tent next to the finish .
MEETING PLACE AT THE FINISH
Ahead of race day , please make sure you arrange a specific meeting place to meet your supporters at the Middle Campus at the Club Gazebo area . Club Gazebos have been approved and will be located on the Middle Campus , and bookings were done via the Race Admin Entry System . On your runner ’ s dashboard , click ‘ Club Bookings ’ on the lefthand side , select your running club , and follow the prompts . Bookings will close on the 12th of April 2024 .
MISUSE OF RACE NUMBERS & TIMING CHIPS
Runners may not transfer their race numbers and / or timing chips to other runners . Any runner who is found guilty of breaking this rule will be banned from the race for one year , in addition to being disqualified from the current year . This is an important safety measure and in the interests of your safety !
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