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Xstrata Longtom 56km & 21.1km
Voted consistently amongst top 5 ultra marathons in South Africa
The ultimate Comrades trainer and qualifier
Event Date : 27 Mar 2010
Province : Mpumalanga
Venue : Ultra 56 km:Sybrand Van Niekerk High School Main Street, Sabie / Fast 21.1 km:Mauchsberg (Longtom Pass)
Contact : Enquires
Contact Number : 082 557 9604 / 076 790 9791 / 071 605 1507
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Additional Information - Quicklinks
Distance & Entry Fee
Pre-Entries
Ulta 56km - R136
21.1km Run / Walk - R91.20
Temp Licence - R26
Fun Run - R10 Entries on the day only

Late Entries
Ultra 56km - R150
21.1km Run / Walk - R100
26 March 2010 14:00 - 21:00 at Lydenburg High School
27 March 2010 ONLY FUN RUN ENTRIES 07:00 - 07:30

Race day: No late entries taken at start of 56 km & 21 km races
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Start Time & Venue
Ultra 56 km: 8 hour cut-off time
Start: 06:00 Sybrand Van Niekerk High School Main Street, Sabie
Finish: Lydenburg High School, Eeufees Rd

Fast 21.1 km: 4 hour cut-off time
Start: 07:00 Mauchsberg (Longtom Pass)
Finish: Lydenburg High School, Eeufees Road

Fun Run/Walk: 1 hour cut-off time
Start: 08:00 Lydenburg High School, Eeufees Road
Finish: Lydenburg High School, Eeufees Road
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Race Number Collection:
56km & 21.1km: 26 March 2010 - 14:00 - 21:00 Lydenburg High School
56km: 27 March 2010 - 05:00 - 06:00 (Start of 56km) Sybrand Van Niekerk High School
21.1km: 27 March 2010 - 06:00 - 07:00 (Start of 21.1km) Mauchsberg (Longtom Pass)
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Transport
NB: Bus service compulsory!!!
(Please indicate required transport)
Free bus services available to 56 km and 21.1 km starting points
. 56km: Departure 04:30 from Lydenburg High School
. 21.1km: Departure 05:30 from Lydenburg High School
. 21.1km: Departure 05:30 from Sybrand Van Niekerk
High School (Sabie)
. Return from Lydenburg to Sabie after prize giving. Approx. 14:00
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General Information
No refunds on entry fees or licences paid
. Walkers welcome in the 21.1km & Fun Run
. Distance boards displayed at each kilometer
. Waterpoints/refreshment stations spaced every 2-3 km along route
. Toilets at 56km Start, Finish, 21.1km Start and several waterpoints along route
. Prize Giving: Starts at 13:00
. Race Results: www.raceresults.co.za
. Timekeeping: Chamberlain's Timekeeping
. Prizes: Info available upon request
. Free entry for Grand Masters and older
. FOR ATHLETES:
. T-shirts & Longtom Kits available to all athletes completing the 56km and 21.1km
(NOTE: Only pre entries)
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Rules
. Races are run under the rules of ASA, IAAF and AMPU
. Registered athletes must be members of a club affiliated to ASA
. Running in club colours is optional and not compulsory
. Race number must be displayed on front of vest
. Official / temporary licence numbers must be displayed on back of vest
. No licence required for 5km Fun Run/Walk
. Age restriction: 56km = 20 years/older on race day
. 21km = 16 years/older on race day
. 5km Fun Run/Walk = No age restriction
. Proof of identity and age may be requested
. Category tags must be displayed on front and back of vest
. Entries only registered upon proof of payment
. No seconding allowed. All athletes participate at own risk
. No wheelchairs / bicycles allowed on 56km / 21.1km route
. Bus services compulsory for athletes participating in the 21.1km race
. No vehicles except permit holders / traffic authorities allowed on route during race
. Failure to obey rules/marshals/traffic authorities may result in disqualification
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Accommodation
See website www.longtominfo.co.za
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Medals
. Medals for all athletes finishing within official cut-off times
Gold: First 10 men & 10 women. All category winners 56km and 21.1km races
Silver: Next 50 finishers
Bronze: All athletes who complete the respective races within cut-off times
. Prizes for all category winners
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Sponsors


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