Bathurst Athletics Club

Presents

Bathurst Development Challenge

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The Bathurst Athletics Club presents the Bathurst Development Challenge on the 28^th of December at the Bathurst Agricultural Showgrounds in Bathurst.

Runners or walkers can choose between the 21.1km, 10km and 5km fun run.

21.1km and 10km are both an EPA participation league events.

Closing date for online entries: 26th December 2024. 

Date: 28 December 2024
Venue: Bathurst Agricultural Showgrounds, 723 Trappes Street, Bathurst

Medals to 1st 100 finishers on each race.....i.e. 21.1km, 10km, 5km fun run.

Refreshment tables approximately every 3-4km

START and FINISH at: BATHURST AGRICULTURAL SHOWGROUNDS

Race numbers can be collected at: EMZINI LOUNGE in BATHURST
27 December 2024 12h00 - 19h00
Late entries at: EMZINI LOUNGE in BATHURST
27 December 2024 12h00 - 19h00

Bathurst Agricultural Showgrounds
28 December 2024 04h30 - 06h00

Prizes:

Male and Female

Race Information and Rules:

1.The Bathurst Development Challenge is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and Eastern Province Athletics. All athletes indemnify the National, Provincial and Regional bodies sponsors and organizers against all and any actions of whatsoever nature.

2.The Bathurst Development Challenge 21.1km and 10km is open to all licenced and non-licenced runners of 15 years and older for the 10km and 16 years and older for the 21.1km.

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.

8.Proof of age is required for category prizes.

9.All license athletes must wear an age category tag to qualify for age group prizes.

10.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 organisers.

11.All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed.

12.The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.

13.Foreign athletes must comply with World Athletics rule 4.2 and all relevant race and domestic rules. The athletes must be able to produce a written letter from his/her federation permitting participation on race day.

14.The entry fee is non-refundable.

15.Kilometre marker boards will be placed at each kilometre mark.

16.Refreshment stations will be situated approximately every 3 – 4km along the route.

17.Medals will be handed to all finishers.

18.There will be NO tog bag facilities. The organisers will not be held responsible for any loss or damages.

19.Toilets will be available at the start and finish.

20.Prize giving will take place at approximately 10h30. Athletes must be dressed in their official club colours.

21.Results will be available immediately after the event.

22.The wearing of earphones or headsets is not permitted due to safety reasons and will lead to disqualification.

23.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. Littering may lead to disqualification.

24.Wheelchair athletes must please contact the organisers timeously to discuss arrangements for their participation.

25.The Bathurst Agricultural Showgrounds toilets will be open on race day, please make use of the toilets provided.

26.No ambush marketing.

27.For information regarding accommodation please contact the Bathurst Tourism Bureau on 046 624 1235.

28.There are no shower facilities at the venue.

Race Organiser:

Dyubele Melikhaya

Bathurst Athletics Club

[email protected]