Race Rules

21km rules

1. Runners must wear their event race number with disposable chip to get results.
2. The race is held under the rules of World Athletics (WA), Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA).
3. All athletes participate at their own risk and acknowledge by entering the event that they are medically fit to participate. All athletes must supply the name and contact number of their next of kin during the entry process.
4. The minimum age for 21.1km is 16 years old on race day.
5. No littering on route and anyone found to be littering may be disqualified.
6. All athletes must wear the event race number provided on the front of their vests and must ensure the title sponsor on the provincial licence is clearly visible. Licensed athletes must:
   1. Belong to a club affiliated to ASA.
   2. Wear their club colours.
   3. Wear their 2026/2027 licence number on the front and back of their vests, or purchase a temporary licence.
7. Licensed athletes not wearing their club colours may face disqualification.
8. Athletes not affiliated with a club must purchase a temporary licence when entering online or at the registration venue before the start of the race. It must be worn on the back of the upper garment, with the issued race number on the front of the upper garment.
9. Numerical age category ID tags of the appropriate size must be visible on both front and back of athletes competing for category prizes. Failure to wear age category tags will result in the athlete forfeiting prize money.
10. Proof of age to be produced on request on race day, and prize money may be withheld until all necessary details are verified.
11. Athletes indemnify, and will not hold responsible, the national, provincial and regional athletics bodies, sponsors and organisers of the race against all claims or any actions of whatsoever nature that may occur during the race.
12. No seconding or bicycles are allowed along the route. Ample refreshment stations are provided.
13. No blades, cycles, scooters or mechanically operated devices.
14. No 2, 3 or 4 wheel carts or prams that are mechanically or manually operated by participants, and no wheelchair athletes, will be permitted to participate without special permission from the race organiser. All such participants must start at the back of the field.
15. We regret that athletes are not allowed to participate with animals or pets.
16. Foreign athletes must provide a clearance letter from their country of origin in the event of their winning a prize. This is in compliance with the WA and ASA rule 142.2 and 4.2.
17. Foreign athletes are not allowed to run with an ASA provincial licence and are required to purchase a temporary licence or face disqualification. (Refer to WA rule 4.)
18. Foreign athletes are not allowed to run in club colours unless such club exists in their country of origin, or they are in possession of a refugee status permit, or are naturalised citizens of RSA. (Refer to WA rule 4.)
19. The official cut-off time is 09:30, whereafter all marshals and officials will be withdrawn from the course.
20. Athletes competing for age category prizes must wear clearly visible age category tags of the appropriate size on the front and back of their registered club vest or t-shirt. Failure to wear age category tags will result in the athlete forfeiting prize money.
21. In any event or race where an athlete cannot be present at the prize-giving ceremony, by prior arrangement, a representative of the prize-winning athlete may collect the award on the athlete’s behalf during the award ceremony. Failing this, the athlete will forfeit their prize money. Prize winners must present a valid identity document to the appointed referees before prize-giving or at any other time required.
22. Online entries only — no manual entries or substitutions on race day.
23. No duplicate of lost numbers will be issued.
24. No T-shirts will be handed out on the day of the event.
25. A copy of your ID is required at registration.
26. No earphones, headsets or similar devices are allowed, and contravention of WA rule 144.2b may lead to disqualification.
27. It is illegal to run with another athlete’s race number and all athletes found to be in contravention of this rule will be reported to CGA and their respective club.
28. No athlete may participate in our race without buying an official entry. Anyone found in contravention of this rule will be liable for all late entry penalties, with habitual offenders reported to CGA and their respective club.
29. All instructions from traffic and race officials or marshals must be obeyed at all times.
30. The race organiser retains the right to refuse entry and eject persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who are disorderly, or who engage in inappropriate behaviour, vandalism or evade paying for admission.
31. Objections must be lodged within 30 minutes after completing the race with the Chief Referee, accompanied by R500.00 which is refundable should the appeal be upheld.
32. Failure to comply with these rules, or any other rules issued by the race organiser, may result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of prize money, nullification of results, or a combination thereof. Further remedial action may be taken in line with the CGA/ASA Constitution. The decision of the race referee is final.
33. These rules must be read together with the ASA Domestic Rules and Regulations, and the CGA Rules and Regulations Manual, for more information.
34. No refunds should the event be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions on the day, natural disasters or any other reason. No refunds for erroneous entries or should an athlete no longer wish to run.
35. Please note, should there be official race photographers on the day, entry information will be shared with the race photographers for them to alert you when your race pictures are available. Entrants agree that photographs taken by the official race photographer on event day can be used for promotional purposes by the event and/or the event sponsors.

5km Fun Run rules

1. All athletes must enter and wear the race number provided on the front of their vests.
2. The minimum age allowed to enter is 5 years old on race day.
3. Athletes participate at their own risk.
4. No seconding or bicycles are allowed along the route. We will provide a refreshment station along the route.
5. No blades, cycles, scooters or mechanically operated devices.
6. No refunds.
7. We regret that athletes are not allowed to participate with animals or pets.
8. No race T-shirt.
9. Please note, should there be official race photographers on the day, entry information will be shared with the race photographers for them to alert you when your race pictures are available. Entrants agree that photographs taken by the official race photographer on event day can be used for promotional purposes by the event and/or the event sponsors.
10. Have fun!

Release & waiver

Substitutions

Should you wish to sell or give your entry to another runner, the substitution process must be followed at race number collection — and never on race day.

Read the substitution process