The event has been CANCELLED

RACE RULES: 

1. The Van Der Stel Pas Challenge is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and Boland Athletics. 
2. The Van Der Stel Pas Challenge 21km and 10km and 5km is open to all licenced and non-licenced runners of 14 years and older for the 10km and 16 years and older for the 21km. 
3. Licensed runners should wear club colours. Official event race number to be worn on the front. Registered athletes must wear their ASA licenses on the front and back of their vest. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA license, so that the ASA license sponsor remains visible. Temporary licensed runners must wear the race number on the front of their vest and the temporary license on the back. 
4. Temporary licensed participants are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age group, wear the appropriate age tags and provide proof of age. 
5. Unlicensed runners must wear plain clothes (no advertising permitted). Official event race number to be worn on the front and the temporary license number on the back. 
6. Personal seconding is not permitted except at official refreshment stations. Private vehicles are requested not to follow the athletes on the route. 
7. In addition to overall (Open) prizes, participants will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age category they enter. Corresponding numerical age category tags must be worn on the front and back of their club vest. Participants may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category up to senior. 9.1 Senior athletes permanent race numbers P1233 , legible and visible for officials , no tags needed .Each race distance has a different race number range and colour with your data captured electronically. Do not transfer between races without notifying the race organizers. All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed. 
8. Proof of age is required for category prizes. 
9. Junior athletes race numbers J1234 , legible and visible for officials , no tags needed . 
10. The race organizers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry. 
11. Foreign athletes must comply with IAAF rule 4.2 and all relevant race and domestic rules. The athletes must be able to produce the letter from his/her federation permitting participation on race day. 
12. The entry fee is non-refundable. 
13. Kilometer markers will be placed at each kilometer mark. 
14. Refreshment stations will be situated approximately every 3 – 4km along the route. 
15. Medals will be handed to the first 350 finishers of the 21km and 10km finishers and rewards will be given to those who complete the 5km.
16. Toilets will be available at the start and finish. 
17. Prize giving will take place at 10h30. 
18. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification. 
19. Do not litter. Dispose of sachets and cups responsibly by using the boxes provided or carrying them to the Finish. Report offenders to the referees. 
20. Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organizers timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation. 
21. The club house an toilets will be closed on race day, please make use of the portable toilets provided. 
22. No ambush marketing. 
23. There will be a tog bag facility for use at athlete’s own risk in the Club house.Cell phones, money & jewellery are not to be left in tog bags. No bag tag, no bag. Tog bags must be collected by 11:00. 
24. Online entries close at Midnight 24 August 2024. 
25. Entries on race day is from 05:00 till 06:45. 
26. Race number collection to be received on race day. 
27. Note: Entry on race day would cost an additional R20.00. 
28. To register for race visit entryninja.com 
29. For information regarding accommodation please contact the Club Secretary Jenny Swartz on 0840772759 or email [email protected]