RACE RULES

RACE BIBS

You must race with your own race bib. If you run with another person’s bib and you have not formally transferred that bib with the organiser, you will be disqualified and the organiser is not responsible for you on the course. Moreover, if you run with another person’s bib you endanger yourself and others as the organiser will not have your medical records or your emergency contact.

Results - Timing

Your bib contains an electronic timing chip. You must pass all timing systems on course to get a valid finish time. Failure to do so will result in inspection of the result by the organisers. 

The course

  • You must complete the marked course on foot under your own power.
  • You must stay on the marked course. Short cuts are not permitted. If you get lost, return to the last sighted marking.
  • Littering is prohibited – this results in disqualification.

Cut-off Times

  • All participants must adhere to the checkpoint staff instructions regarding cut-off times. 
  • For your cut-off times, please refer to the course profile for your distance. 
  • The cut-off time is the time you MUST LEAVE the checkpoint, not the time you arrive. 

Checkpoints / Food

  • There will be water and fruit available at all checkpoints. You will need to bring and carry any other food you require for the duration of the race.
  • 70km runners will receive extra food at CP4.
  • Outside assistance from supporters is only permitted at the checkpoints.
  • Please note that you have to carry a personal first aid kit.

Emergency / Withdrawal

  • If you are in trouble or need medical assistance on the course, you should use the EMERGENCY NUMBER printed on the backside of your race number. Please make contact with the local people and ask to them to speak to our safety team. The locals will be able to tell your exact location to our crew.
  • If you withdraw, you MUST inform our race team – call the DNF number on the back of your race bib or tell our checkpoint staff.

Mandatory Kit Rules

You must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the event. Random checks will be carried out during the event and at the finish.

  • Mandatory Gear Disqualification 70k 

Lack of: 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Survival/Emergency Blanket; Phone; Jacket; Torch 

  • Mandatory Gear Time Penalty 70k: 1 Hour  

Lack of: Any other mandatory kit item  

  • Mandatory Gear Disqualification 42k 

Lack of: 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Survival/Emergency Blanket; Phone; Jacket; Torch (after 5pm) 

  • Mandatory Gear Time Penalty 42k: 1 Hour  

Lack of: Any other mandatory kit item  

  • Mandatory Gear Disqualification 21k 

Lack of: 1lt Water Carrying Capacity; Phone; Jacket; Torch (after 5pm) 

  • Mandatory Gear Time Penalty 21k: 1 Hour  

Lack of: Any other mandatory kit item  

Gear & equipment

  • Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and on the front of your body. Do not cover over your race number with any backpack strap or article of clothing.
  • You must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the event. The top 3 runners will have gear checks at the finish line and random checks will be done during the event. Any participant without the mandatory gear will not be able to proceed.
  • The wearing of iPods or other music players with headphones is allowed. However, it is up to you to use them in a sensible and safe manner so that you must remain aware of your surroundings at all times. You must switch off music at all checkpoints so you can hear directions given to you by event crew. You must also switch off music when traveling on all public roads so you can hear approaching traffic.
  • Bag drop: At the start. Use your luggage tag. Please do not put cash, valuables or electronic devices in the drop bag. We are not responsible for any damage or loss caused.

Breaking any of the rules may incur a time penalty or disqualification.
Any such penalties are at the organisers’ discretion and final.

Important!

Please print, read, sign and bring the Indemnity Form for the race pack collection.