Join us for the Annual Kloppers Marathon - 32 years of running.

Collect entry forms at 

  * Kloppers Sports Department from 16 Jan to 8 Feb 2023

  * Achilles Running Club every Wednesday from 18 Jan at 17:30 - 18:30

Manual entries and race pack collection at Achilles from 8-10 Feb 17:30 - 20:00. Card facilities will be available.

Race pack collection Saturday 11 Feb before the race - by prior arrangement.

PRIZE GIVING

• 10km - 08:00
• 21.1km - 09:00
• 42.2km - 10:00
• Appeal ruling within 30min after results are available

ENTRY FEES

• 5 km Fun Run – R50
• 10 km Road Race - R150
• 21.1 km Half Marathon - R180
• 42.2 km Marathon - R220
• Online entries will close on 7 Feb

OFFICIAL RACE START TIMES

• 42km - 05:30
• 21km – 05:45
• 10km – 06:00
• 5km - 06:15

CONTACT DETAILS

• Event Organizer – Wayne (082 440 4229)
• Technical Official – Johan (082 457 7605)
• Safety Officer – Tumahole (072 060 6647)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Permanent 2022/2023 ASA license number needed or temporary license must be purchased with entry for 42km, 21km and 10km
• Every finisher will receive a medal; waterpoints every 3km's; Circle routes
• Wearing of age bib compulsory and must be visible, ASA license numbers must be worn on front and back, temporary license on front, timing chip must be worn on shoe.
• All winners must show ID/Driver’s License/Passport if requested
• Medical Support on site
• Distance markers every kilometer
• Cut-off times: 42km - 5hrs, 21km - 3hrs, 10km - 2hrs and 5km Fun Run - 1hr
• All WA, ASA and AFS Road Race rules will apply on race day
• No earphones or animals are allowed
• More information and race updates at https://www.facebook.com/bloemachilles

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• The race is held under the rules of WTA, ASA and AFS
• Athletes indemnify the national, provincial and regional bodies, sponsors and organizers 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 colors and the 2022 license number on the back and front of their vest with the race number worn on the front of the vest. Note that the race number may not cover the ASA and sponsor logos at the top of the 2022 license
• Temporary Licenses will be available for R70 - to be worn in front
• No insurance coverage on Temporary license
• No seconding allowed, sufficient water points are provided
• No blades, cyclists or mechanically operated devices allowed in the race
• Foreign athletes are to comply with ASA rules; Wheelchair athletes will NOT be permitted to participate
• No animals / pets are allowed to participate/accompany an athlete
• Minimum age participation 10km -14 years,21,1km -16 years,42,2km- 20 years
• Fun run/walk - Children to be supervised by parent/guardian
• Winners to provide all information to race organizer
• Prize money will be paid per EFT on the day of the event
• No prize money will be paid if random drug testing was done on any distance on the day of the event, up to such time as ASA receives the results from the South African Institution for Drug Free Sport (SAIDFS)
• No refunds will be given once an entry is purchased or in the event that the race is cancelled due to reasons outside the organizers control
• Athletes may not run with another athlete’s race number
• Permission not granted to partake: No animals, pets, no I-Pods or listening devices, no blades cyclist or mechanically operated devices, no wheel carts, prams which are mechanically or manually operated by participants or disabled wheelchair athletes as they are in contravention of NEWWA Rule-T6.3.2 and will lead to disqualification
• 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
• Runners who allow their race number to be duplicated will be held liable and will face AFS disciplinary with the possibility of a ban
• Habitual offenders will be called to an AFS disciplinary
• Littering is not allowed
• Athletes are to dispose of any litter in appropriate bins and can be disqualified if they litter
• Athletes will not be allowed to finish any distance races after the cut off time
• No late starters will be allowed (later than 5mins from the group start time)
• Results will be made available on www.chiptimer.co.za within 72hours
• ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ADHERE TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS IMPLEMENTED BY ASA, INCLUDING SCREENINGS,SANITISING,COMPLETING OF ONLINE / MANUAL MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE,SOCIAL DISTANCING AND THE WEARING OF MASKS. MASKS MAY ONLY BE REMOVED ONCE THE RACE HAS STARTED AND MUSTONCE AGAIN BE WORN ATTHE FINISH. .