PENTAGON PISTOLS - ROSE RUN 2024

ROAD RUNNING EVENT

DATE: 11th May 2024

DISTANCE: 32KM, 10KM, 5KM FUN RUN

START TIME: All distances 6.30AM

VENUE: URTH Garden Centre, 2147 Kenneth Kaunda Road, Bloemfontein. Parking available here. Short walk across to the Start @ Olive Ridge School.

START: Olive Ridge School, Olea Drive, Wild Olive Estate, Bloemfontein.

FINISH: URTH Garden Centre,2147 Kenneth Kaunda Road, Bloemfontein

COLLECTIONS: URTH Garden Centre, 2147 Kenneth Kaunda Road, Bloemfontein.

Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Saturday 11th May from 5:30am - 6:15am. 

PRIZE MONEY: OPEN MENS / LADIES

10K: 1st-R500  2nd-R350  3rd-R200

32KM: 1st-R2500  2nd-R1750  3rd-R1250

MORE INFO: www.pentagonpistols.co.za

WhatsApp: 073 402 3161

EVENT ORGANIZER: Ettiene Stone 083 304 8289

In accordance with the rules of WA-World athletics, ASA & AFS.

REMEMBER... WE RUN FOR FUN!

RACE RULES: 1.Participants must be eligible according to the WA, ASA and AFS rules. 2. A temporary number participant has no insurance coverage on the race day. 3. Athletes must be members of an affiliated club to qualify as winner. You do not need to belong to a club to run any of the races. (Adhere to the undermentioned rule 3.) 4. Club athletes dressed in club colours, must wear an official 2024 ASA license number on the front (1) and back (2) of their vest. 5. Temporary number to be worn at front of gear.  6. Restriction, 10km-16years and older, 32km- 20years and older. 5km fun run-12years and older fully supervised by parent/gradian. 7. All marshals, traffic authorities and traffic rules must be obeyed — failing to do so may lead to disqualification. 8. Check points on route. (Keep left at all times). In case of an emergency, report to the next water point. 9. All walkers, runners participate at their own risk. 10. Due to the nature of the course NO wheelchairs, prams, blades, animals, cyclists or mechanically operated devices (excluding hearing aids) will be allowed. 11. No seconding or car allowed on the course as there are sufficient refreshments tables. Seconding can only be permitted in the demarcated area of a water point allocated to an individual, not disturbing the official water point sponsors, volunteers. 12. Age category tags must be worn on the front and back to qualify as category winner. 13. Race numbers or entry tickets must be completed in full. If not, athletes will be disqualified from the race and will not receive a medal or prize money or incentives. An emergency number of a family member must be provided. 14. Proof of age must be provided on race day if required- ID or Birth Certificate, Driver’s License or Passport. 15. The organizers reserve the right to return any entry not in keeping with the spirit of the race. 16. All winners need to attend the prize-giving. 17.The decision of the organization will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. 18. International athletes who partake must provide and hand in a clearance certificate from the National Federation and a copy of the participants passport to the Event Organizer before entering the event. 19. Participants partake at own risk and need to be medically fit. 20. Race walkers need to wear a W-Tag to compete for a lucky prize. 21. Environmental (rule 23) Participants must take the responsibility for their actions when disposing of litter. It can lead to disqualification. INDEMNITY DISCLAIMER: By entering this event I undertake to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the event including those of WA and ASA at my own risk. I warrant that I am in good health and aware of risks and danger of physical nature of this sporting event, and don’t claim ignorance of these risks and danger. I hereby accept that I participate in the event and release and discharge, to the fullest extent allowed in law. The organizers of the event, the sponsors, persons assisting in staging of the event, Provincial and National athletics bodies and all local authorities from any responsibility, liability or cost relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from my participation in the event including pre-and post –race activities. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity. MINOR RELEASE: and I, the minor’s parent or guardian, understand the nature of the athletic activities and the Minor to be qualified is in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity and enter into this indemnity/waiver on behalf of the minor. Permission is granted in terms of section 51 of the electronic communication transactions act 25 of 2002, to use your name, race information, photographs, video tapes, broadcasts, telecast in which you may appear as free of charge. (Popi act) RACE GUIDELINES: 1. Parking is available at Urth Garden Center at own risk.2.Runners may enter the grounds 5:15 on race day.3.Water tables every 3km with refreshment hand outs.4. Description Route - circle route.5.Medals at finish.6.No tog bag area.7.Medical Service providers will be on route and at finish point.8.Prizegiving @ 8:30am.9.Any uncertainties please contact the Event Organizer - Ettiene Stone @ 083 304 8289.10.Emergency Medical Care: ER24 / 084 124.