RULES                                                                                                                                       

The race is held under the rules of WA, ASA and AFS; 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 the 2023 licence 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 2023 license; Temporary Licenses will be available for R80 - to be worn in front; No insurance coverage on Temporary licence; No seconding allowed, sufficient water points are provided - every 3km's - water and Energade / Own water bottles can be used to refill at the water points; 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 Official 5km - 14 years; 10km -15 years, 21.1km -16 years, 32km- 20 years; Fun run/walk - Children under 9 to be under full supervision of parent/guardian; Winners to provide all information to race organizer; Prize money will be paid on the day of the event and the winner will be required to sign a payment document; All winners need to show proof of identity - ID book, passport, drivers licence or birth certificate; 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 organisers control; Athletes may not run with another athlete’s race number; No earphones (except hearing aids), pets or prams or any electronical devised are permitted as they are in contravention of Rule-T6.3.2 and will lead to disqualification; 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 behaviour, 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 subjected to AFS disciplinary steps; Athletics FS Green Race - littering is not allowed; Make use of the recycling bins available at the water points; Athletes can be disqualified if they litter; Cut–off times for the event 32km - 4hrs30mins, 21.1km - 3hrs; 10km - 2hrs and 5km Fun Run - 1hr; Athletes will not be allowed to finish any distance’s race after the cut off time; No late starters will be allowed (later than 5mins from the group start time); Officials and Volunteers must be obeyed at all times; Results will be made available on www.chiptimer.co.za within 72hours; All participants must adhere to the Health and Safety Regulations.

WAIVER, INDEMNITY AND CONSENT                                                                                                                                        

By entering the event I understand that I am bound by the rules and regulations of the event including those of WA, ASA and AFS. I warrant that I am in good health and aware of the risk and danger of the physical nature of the sporting event, and do not claim ignorance of these risks and dangers. I hereby accept that I participate in the event entirely at my own risk and I release and discharge, to the fullest extent allowed in law, the organiser of the event, provincial and national athletic bodies and all local authorities from the responsibility, liability or costs related to any injury, loss or damage of whatsoever nature, 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. Permission is granted in terms of section 51 of the Electronic Communication Transactions Act 25 of 2002, to use my name, race information, photographs, video tapes, broadcasts, telecast in which you may appear as free of charge. (Popi Act).

Venue: Interstate Buslines, 246 Oliver Tambo Road, Hamilton , Bloemfontein, Free State

            GPS Co-ordinates: -29.15223794344128, 26.21839579502375

            Start and finish for all distances at entrance to Interstate at 246 Oliver Tambo Rd, Hamilton

Manual Pre-Entry:

Wednesday evening at Achilles Running Club 26 May 2023 (17h30 -19h00) or email form to [email protected] with proof of payment                                                                             

Final Entry:       3rd to 5th May 2023 at Achilles Running Club (17h00 - 20h00). Card facilities will be available.                                                                                     

Number Collections:   3rd to 5th May 2023 at Achilles Running Club (17h00 - 20h00). Saturday before the race at Interstate Buslines - only for online or pre-entries (i.e no registrations on race day, exc ept for fun run)    

General Information

For 32km, 21.1km, 10km and official 5km permanent 2023 ASA licence required or temporary licence must be purchased

Waterpoints every 3km's; Route description - in and out, flat route

Distance markers and route boards every kilometre; Direction arrows, boards and road markings on the route itself

Participants must familiarise themselves with the route on the participating distance to be run

Wearing of age bib compulsory and must be visible

Parking is available but at own risk/responsibility

Toilets are available; Dressing rooms, showers and sleeping facilities are not available

Gazebo areas for clubs are available but tog bag facilities are not available

Route maps of the different distances will be available at the entry table, on our Facebook page, on our website or can also be requested

Leading vehicles for first men and women in the different distances; For 5km Fun Run, 1 leading car

Cut-off times: 32km - 4h30m, 21.1km - 3hrs, 10km - 2hrs and 5km - 1hr

Medical services available at the finish line and roaming the route - Senforce (051)-430 0040

Runners must observe all Health and Safety Regulations

More information and race updates at https://www.facebook.com/bloemachilles or https://www.bloemachilles.co.za

Prizes and Prize-giving:

Prize-giving: For 32km and 21.1km at 9h30, 10km and 5km at 8h30; After results have been approved and made available by AFS TO Delegate. Appeal ruling within 30min after results are available.

Prizes:   Gold, Silver and Bronze medal for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall for 32km, 21.1km, 10km and official 5km (male and female)

32km's 1st Prize - R1,500; 2nd Prize - R1,000; 3rd Prize - R750 (open, male and female)

            21km's 1st Prize - R1,000; 2nd Prize - R750; 3rd Prize - R500  (open, male and female)

            10km's 1st Prize - R500; 2nd Prize - R400; 3rd Prize - R300  (open, male and female)

            5km's FS Champs 1st Prize - R500; 2nd Prize - R400; 3rd Prize - R300  (official, male and female)

            Age groups - Men & Women - Juniors, 40-49y, 50-59y, 60+-1st –R250

Contact Details                                                                       

            Event Organiser:          Wayne Beelders                       082 440 4229                [email protected]

            Technical Official:       Johan Landman                      082 590 4723

            Safety Officer:              Tumahole Mokhua                  072 060 6647