29th Tokai Manor House Run 16km & 8km Fun Run - Sunday 24 November 2024

Name: 29th Tokai Manor House Run 16km & 8km Fun Run - Sunday 24 November 2024
Start: 2024-11-24T06:30:00+02:00
End: 2024-11-24T09:30:00+02:00
Location: Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology

Schedule

Sun Nov 24 2024 at 06:30 am to 09:30 am

UTC+02:00

Location

Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology | Cape Town, WC

Support Cape Academy:
Support the pupils of CA by donating personal toiletries in the donation box at the race (soap, deodorant, pads, toothbrush, toothpaste etc.), or by making a financial donation when you enter.
Distance & Entry Fee:
Pre Entries (Closing 20 Nov 2024):
16km Registered Runners - R117,00
16km Unregistered Runners (Includes A Temporary Licence) - R185,00
8km Fun Run - R96,00
Venue:
Cape Academy of Maths, Science and Technology, Firgrove Way
Start Time:
16km Registered Runners - 06:30
16km Unregistered Runners (Includes A Temporary Licence) - 06:30
8km Fun Run - 06:45
Notes:
Registration & Collection Of Race Numbers:
Enter in person / collect numbers at Sportsman’s Warehouse Rondebosch on Saturday 23rd November between 10am –3pm.
This is a cashless race for safety reasons - online entries or alternatively manual entries (using Snapscan payment) at Sportsmans Warehouse.
Number collection also available on the day from 5:15am – 6:15am.
Registered Runners over 70 years of age may enter for free by showing their Identity Document at registration on the day
Substitutions / Refunds
We Regret No Refunds.
You may arrange your own substitution provided that the completed race entry card reflects the details of the person that actually ran.
DO NOT run in somebody else’s licence number, you WILL be disqualified.
Licences And Race Numbers:
16km A special 16km race number (bib) will be issued.
Registered Runners must wear their ASA licences on the front and back of the vest. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA licence, so that the ASA licence sponsor remains visible.
Unregistered Runners must purchase a temporary licence to be worn on the back with the race number worn on the front.
8km Fun Run:
A special 8km race number (bib) will be issued and must be worn on the front. No licence numbers are necessary.
Race Entry Cards:
Your race number has a “race entry card portion” which you should complete at number collection.
At the end of the race, tear off the portion of the race number that is your race entry card, insert into the sachet provided at the finish.
Cut Off:
Three and a half hours, the team will start packing away at 10h00.
There will be a tail sweeper in club colours on both distances.
Minimum Ages:
16km Entrants for the 16km must be over 16 years old.
8km Fun Run Entrants for the 8km Fun Run must be over 8 years old.
Entrants in the 8km Fun Run under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Note: the 8km route is not suitable for strollers.
Traffic & Parking:
Parking is available on the field opposite Cape Academy.
There is an entrance on Firgrove Rd as well as an entrance on Spaanschemat Road.
Traffic is always a challenge, be patient.
In keeping with the green spirit of the race, please help us by sharing lifts and aiming to arrive before 5:30am even if you already have your number.
Parking is at own risk.
Please do not leave valuables in your car.
Use the tog bag facility.
Tog Bag Security:
Available at Cape Academy.
Tog bags stored at own risk
Route Information:
Water And Litter:
As this event is run on the Tokai Greenbelts it has been declared a plastic free event with special permission of the WPA Road Running Commission.
There is a strict no-litter policy in place and NO WATER SACHETS on the route.
Do Not Litter.
Please dispose of litter responsibly by using the boxes provided or carrying litter to the finish.
Report offenders to the referees.
In the spirit of #RunClean, Please Provide Your Own full water bottle, 500ml recommended.
There will be SELF-HELP water refill stations approximately every 4kms.
Water to be self-filled at water stations – No Cups Are Provided.
Marshals:
Please obey instructions from marshals and other officials.
Be courteous to other runners.
No Running With Headphones:
WPA rules do not allow for the use of headphones.
Both Routes:
Are flat and a crossover of tar, trail and single track through the Tokai Greenbelts.
Trail shoes are not required.
We regret the routes are not suitable for prams or wheelchairs and that No Dogs are allowed.
General Information:
Prizes:
There are no finishing or category prizes.
There are some spot prizes.
Exchange your race entry card for a THM hand towel at the end of the race.
As towel numbers are limited, the first 1000 finishers are guaranteed towels on the day.
Refreshments:
There will be refreshments on sale.
Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.
The race is run according to the rules of the ASA and WPA.
Organised by Southern Striders Athletic Club with the support of the Cape Academy.
REMEMBER: BRING YOUR OWN WATER ~ SHARE A LIFT ~ ARRIVE EARLY*HAVE FUN*
Enquiries:
082 468 0011 / 076 569 6898
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All Participants agree to and hereby bind themselves to the following indemnity:
Participants in this event do so at their own risk and release and discharge the organisers, sponsors, provincial and national athletics bodies and all persons assisting in staging the event from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from their participation in the even