Old Eds Road Race with Discovery Vitality

Presented by The Old Edwardian Athletics Club and Morningside Runners

Virgin Active Old Eds Sports Club,

Cnr 11th Avenue and 4th Street, Lower Houghton, JHB

21.1km | 10km | 5km

11 August 2019 - 7h30

This year is the 40th running of the Old Eds Road race and to celebrate the event each participant in the 21.1km and 10km race will receive a commemorative gift when collecting their race number – this is one not to be missed!!!!

Please note that the race starting time has changed to 7h30 – So don’t be late!!! Catch an Uber to be on time and get dropped off at our dedicated Uber drop off zone.

ENTRY FEES

Free entry for Great Grandmasters and blind runners

Substitution: R20 substitution fee plus difference in entry cost if increasing the distance. 

Only available on Saturday 10 August 2019 at the club.

Electronically timed event – All runners will be timed by Time-me (timing chip integrated in race number)

ENTRIES AVAILABLE

Online

www.discovery.co.za/vitality/runseries

(Closing 2 August 2019)

In-store

The Sweatshop Dunkeld and Old Eds Sports Club

5km Entries will be available from K.E.P.S

Total entries are limited to 7 000, so entries will close once the limit for each distance has been reached:

5km – 1000

10km – 2500

21km - 3500

No entries available on race day

TEMPORARY LICENCES

5km – No license necessary

10km – R30

21km – R35

RACE NUMBER COLLECTION

(At The Old Edwardians Club)

8 August | 14h00 to 16h00

9 August | 14h00 to 16h00

10 August | 10h00 to 18h00

11 August | 06h30 to 07h00

(Number collections close 30min before start of race)

START TIME

Please note that the starting time has changed from previous years

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Photographer
• Secure tog-bag area
• DJ
• Food and refreshments will be on sale
• No braais – catering will be available at the club
• Kids jumping castle will be available

VITALITY POINTS

Discovery Vitality members receive bonus fitness points for completing the race

Terms, conditions and limits apply

PRIZE GIVING FOR THE 10KM AND 21.1KM

• Starts at 10h00

PRIZE GIVING 5 KM FUN RUN

• Starts at 9h00
• Prizes to First Boy and First Girl under 13 years of age
• Lucky draw prizes for all competitors at prize giving, bring your race number!

RULES FOR THE 10KM AND 21.1KM RACES 

• The race is held under the rules of ASA and CGA. 
• 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 their 2019 license number on the back and front of their vest, with the race number worn on the front of vest. Licensed athletes who do not wear their 2019 license numbers must purchase a temporary license on the day or face disqualification.
• Temporary licensed athletes must wear plain clothing with the issued temporary license on the back of their vest.
• Athletes competing for category prizes must wear clearly visible age tags of the appropriate size, on the back and front of their running vest.
• No seconding allowed.
• International athletes must provide a clearance letter (from their country of origin) to the organisers and chief referee prior to the start of the event. Prizes will be withheld if this rule is not adhered to.
• Walkers competing for walkers prizes (if any) must wear walker tags on the front and back of their running vest.
• No blades, cyclist or mechanically operated devices allowed in the race. 
• No 2, 3 or 4 wheel carts/prams, which are mechanically or manually operated by participants, or wheelchairs athletes will be permitted to participate without special permission granted by the race organiser. All such participants must start at the back of the field.
• No animals/pets are allowed to participate.
• Only South African athletes are eligible for team prizes.
• The domicilium rule applies.
• Minimum age for participation: 21.1km | 16 years old and 10km | 15 years old. 
• Prize winners must present their proof of age to the referees before the prize giving. Prizes will be withheld until all the necessary details of the winners are confirmed.
• Only those who have completed all the information required in the
  race entry/number are eligible for prizes    
• No refunds.
• No earphones, iPods and similar devices are allowed, as they are in contravention of the IAAF rule 144.2b and may lead to disqualification.
• Athletes may not run with another athlete’s race number unless by prior arrangement has been made with the race organiser.
• 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 behavior, 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.
• Habitual offenders (those who regularly participate without purchasing a race entry) will be called to a CGA disciplinary.
• Littering is not allowed. Athletes are to dispose of any litter in appropriate bins and can be disqualified if they litter.
• Cut-off time for all events is 3 hours (10h30).

ENQUIRIES

www.oldeds.co.za/annualevents/roadrace

[email protected]

Telephone: (063) 384 5387

Twitter: @OldEdsRoadRace

Facebook: OldEdsRoadRace