#WeskusMarathon
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Buses
Buses are the only form of transport allowed to the 42.2km start.
Buses will transport runners from registration point at LCE to the start inside Park.
Last bus will depart from registration point at 04:50
(50km drive at 50km/h)
Rules
- Your timing chip will be placed on your race number. The race number must be worn on the front of your vest and visible at the finish line. There is a foam strip on the back of the race number. Please do not remove the timing chip and foam strip from the race number. Doing so will result in NO finish time. For safety and timing purposes, ONLY the person assigned to this race number may use it.
- Registered athletes must wear their ASA license on the front and back of their vest. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA license, so that the ASA license sponsor remains visible. Temporary licensed runners must wear the race number on the front of their vest and the temporary license on the back.
- Temporary licenses will be available at registration. When registering, participants must complete and hand in the tear-off strip from the number in order to be eligible to compete.
- Athletes must be 20 years and older for the marathon, 16 years and older for the half marathon and 14 years and older for the 10km.
- In addition to Overall (Open) prizes, athletes will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age category they enter. Corresponding numerical age tags must be worn on the front and back of their club vests. Athletes may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category down to senior.
- Age category tags must be worn (front and back) and be visible for the entire race to be eligible for any age category prize including Juniors and temporary licensed participants, who must provide proof of age on request.
- The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
- Juniors (born 2005 or later) wearing a junior license or senior license must display age category “J” tags, to qualify for age group prizes. Juniors will count towards Open team prizes.
- Licensed athletes should wear club colours. Full club colours must be worn to qualify for team prizes. Temporary licensed athletes must run in clothing without advertising.
- No personal seconding will be permitted, except at official refreshment stations.
- All race routes are partially on dirt road and wheelchair athletes must please contact the organisers timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation. No cars allowed inside Park during race.
- Do not litter. Dispose of sachets and cups responsibly by using litter boxes near water stations and at every km board, or carry them to the finish. Report offenders to the referees. #RunClean
- Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.
