| Distance & Entry Fee |
Marathon (Licensed athletes): R74.10
Marathon (Unlicensed athletes): R108.30
1/2 Marathon(Licensed athletes): R51
1/2 Marathon (Unlicensed athletes): R79.80
5km Fun Run - R15 Entries on the day
Dri Fit T-Shirt - R138.00
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| Start Time |
Marathon: 06:30
Half Marathon: 07:00
Fun Run/Walk: 07:30
Races start 30 minutes earlier than in 2009
42.2km runners must arrive before 05:15 to take bus from registration area to starting point
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| Venue |
Marathon starts at Tzaarsbank near Postberg on Western side of Park (sea-side)
Half Marathon and Fun Run start at West Coast National Park Offices, Langebaan
All three races finish at West Coast National Park Offices, Langebaan
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| Registration |
When and where:
Friday 5 March: From 12:00 until 18:00 at Sportsman's Warehouse Tyger Valley
From 16:00 to 20:00 at NG Church hall, next to Park Offices
Saturday 6 March: From 04:15 until 05:15 for marathon at NG Church hall
From 04:45 to 30 minutes before race for Half and Fun Run
(Drive straight through Langebaan along Oostewal Street until you reach the NG Church)
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| Busses to Marathon start |
Busses will transport runners from registration point to start inside Park
Last bus will depart from registration point at 05:25 (40km drive at 50km/h)
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| Route |
Marathon starts at Tzaarsbank near Postberg on Western side of Park (sea-side)
Half Marathon and Fun Run start at West Coast National Park Offices, Langebaan
All three races finish at West Coast National Park Offices, Langebaan
Route mainly through West Coast National Park
Refreshment stations every 3 km and every 2km for last 10km of both races
Cut-off time for marathon is 12:00 and for half marathon is 11:00
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| Medals |
42.2km:
Gold : first 5 men and 5 women
Silver : 6th to 50th
Bronze : sub 5h30
21.1km:
Gold : first 5 men and 5 women
Silver : 6th to 50th
Bronze : sub 4h00
Fun Run:
Bronze to first 350 finishers
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| General Informatiom |
No Late entries allowed for 42.2km Due to pre-booking of busses
Social Walkers welcome for Half Marathon and Fun Run/Walk
ONLY Two Oceans 56km manual (NO ONLINE) entries will be accepted at the finish venue
Entry confirmation: At www.strandlopers.co.za
Temporary licence: R30 for Marathon and R25 for Half Marathon for all non-affiliated entrants
Tog bags: Tog bag facility available at start points. While the organisers will take reasonable care
with the bags, no responsibility whatsoever is accepted for loss or damage
Prize giving: Half Marathon: 11:00, Marathon: 12:00. Thousands Rand's worth of lucky draw prizes
Food Stalls: Many food stalls at finish
Results:Results will be posted to all clubs and be available on www.strandlopers.co.za
Qualifying race: The marathon is a qualifying race for Two Oceans and Comrades. ONLY Two Oceans 56km manual (NO ONLINE) entries will be accepted at the designated Two Oceans Marathon entry table situated at the finish venue. NO Two Oceans 21km entries will be accepted
Record Holders:
Marathon Men: Zolani Bhitane: 2h30:20; Marathon Women: Farwa Mentoor: 2h58:49
1/2 Marathon Men: Bernard Rukadza: 1h06:53; 1/2 Marathon Women: Alae Brand: 1h22:05
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| Rules |
Licensed athletes must wear club colours and 2010 licence numbers, or a temporary licence number on the back for both the marathon and half marathon
Weskus Race number must be worn on front of shirt
Athletes must be 20 years and older for the marathon and 16 years and older for the half marathon
In addition to Overall (Open) prizes, licensed 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
Licensed athletes may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category down to senior
Temporary licensed participants are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age group, wear the appropriate age tags and provide proof of age
Juniors (born 1991 or later) wearing a junior licence or senior licence must display age category "J" tags, to qualify for age group prizes. Juniors will count towards Open team prizes
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Club colours must be worn to qualify for team prizes
No seconding will be permitted. No cars allowed in Park during race
No littering on route, except in litter boxes near water stations and at every km board
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| Accommodation |
For accommodation, camping or other info: call Margarete on 083 462 9121 or Charisse on 072 290 8380
Tourism info: www.langebaaninfo.com or www.langebaaninfo.co.za
Enjoy the Hospitality of the West Coast
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| Queries |
Entry queries: Call Weskus Marathon cell phone on 074 233 8865
E-mail: weskusmarathon@strandlopers.co.za or fax Weskus Marathon on 022 772 2706
Website: www.strandlopers.co.za
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| Race Profile |
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