Event Rules:
The race is
held under the rules of WA, ASA and AFS;
Athletes
indemnify the national, provincial and regional bodies, sponsors and organisers
of the race against any or all actions of whatsoever nature, whatever the same
may arise out of their participation in the race;
All
athletes participate at their own risk;
Athletes
acknowledge that by entering the event they are medically fit to participate;
All
athletes must supply the name and contact number of their next of kin on both
the race number and entry form;
Licensed
athletes must wear club colours and the 2025 licence number on the back and
front of their vest with the race number worn on the front of the vest. Note
that the race number may not cover the ASA and sponsor logos at the top of the
2025 license;
Temporary
Licenses will be available for R50 – to be worn in front;
No
insurance coverage on Temporary licence;
No
seconding allowed, sufficient water points are provided – every 3km’s – water
and Energade / Own water bottles can be used to refill at the water points;
No blades,
cyclists or mechanically operated devices allowed in the race;
Foreign
athletes are to comply with ASA rules;
Wheelchair
athletes will not be permitted to participate;
No animals
/ pets are allowed to participate/accompany an athlete;
Minimum age
participation 10km -15 years, 21.1km -16 years; Fun run/walk – Children under 9
to be under full supervision of parent/guardian;
Winners to
provide all information to race organizer;
Prize money
will be paid on the day of the event and the winner will be required to sign a
payment document;
All winners
need to show proof of identity – ID book, passport, drivers licence or birth
certificate;
No prize
money will be paid if random drug testing was done on any distance on the day
of the event, up to such time as ASA receives the results from the South
African Institution for Drug Free Sport (SAIDFS);
No refunds
will be given once an entry is purchased or in the event that the race is
cancelled due to reasons outside the organisers control;
Athletes
may not run with another athlete’s race number;
No
earphones (except hearing aids), pets or prams or any electronical devises are
permitted as they are in contravention of Rule-T6.3.2 and will lead to
disqualification;
The race
organiser retains the right to refuse entry and reject persons under the
influence of drugs or alcohol, who are disorderly, or engage in inappropriate
behaviour, vandalism or evade paying for admission;
Athletes
who participate without buying a race entry will be disqualified, will not be
entitled to any benefits associated with the race and will be liable for a
double entry fee charge;
Runners who
allow their race number to be duplicated will be held liable and will face AFS
disciplinary with the possibility of a ban;
Habitual
offenders will be subjected to AFS disciplinary steps;
Athletics
FS Green Race – littering is not allowed; Make use of the bins available at the
water points; Athletes can be disqualified if they litter;
Cut–off
times for the event 21.1km – 3hrs; 10km – 2hrs and 5km Fun Run – 1hr; Athletes
will not be allowed to finish any distance’s race after the cut off time;
No late
starters will be allowed (later than 5mins from the group start time);
Officials
and Volunteers must be obeyed at all times;
Results
will be made available on www.chiptimer.co.za within
72hours;
All participants must adhere to the Health and Safety Regulations.