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TRACN4 ELANDS MARATHON & RACES
Saturday 7 May 2022
FOREIGN ATHLETES
All foreign athletes must comply with World Athletics rules. Foreign athletes must be able to produce a letter from their respective federation permitting them to participate on race day.
42.2km 2022 TRACN4 ELANDS MARATHON.
This event has been approved as a qualifier for Comrades 2022, and this route is the fastest qualifier which has now been brought back onto the racing calendar!
Athletes for the 42km must be 20 years or older on the day of the race. Proof of age (ID) to be produced upon request on day of race.
The TRACN4 Elands Marathon, will be hosted under strict COVID-19 compliance procedures to ensure that every person can enjoy a safe event.
A COVID-19 start will see runners setting off in a batched group, allowing for ample social distancing, from 06h30. MASKS are required on busses and at the Start and also once you arrive at the Finish. A Tog bag collection point is available at the start. Tog bags will be transported to the Finish. Please safeguard you Tog bag Ticket.
These processes will ensure that we remain below the official gathering regulations of Modified Level 1 and that you are adequately social distanced from one another. Numbers will be colour coded to ensure the runner enters the correct batch on race day.
The 2022 TRACN4 Elands Marathon will be timed using:
1. Gun to Mat for any position and prize money.
Start of 2022 TRACN4 Elands Marathon is at Laerskool Oosterlijn in Emgwenya (Waterval Boven) at 6h30 am. Finish is at the Sappi Skills Training Centre. Race Cut-off is 6 hours! Comrades qualifier cut-off is under 4 hours 50 minutes. Route cut-off times are 9.30 at the 21k and 11.30 at the 10k marks. See Route profile below !
Busses depart from Ngodwana to the start for runners requiring transport. You need to add this bus ticket (R40) to your entry. Busses depart Ngodwana from 04h30, with last bus at 05h15. Parking is available at the Sappi Skills Training Centre.
All athletes will participate at their own risk.
RACE PACK COLLECTION : FRIDAY 6th May from 15h00 until 21h00.
Packet PICKUP point in this area is:
B. Laërskool Oosterlijn - Emgwenya (Waterval Boven)
Please Enter the NAME of your pickup point choice when you enter.
Laërskool Oosterlijn - Emgwenya (Waterval Boven)
The Laërskool Oosterlijn address on Google maps ref. is: -25.644197,30.331558
21.1km 2022 TRACN4 ELANDS HALF - MARATHON.
Athletes for 21.1km must be 16 years or older on the day of the race. Proof of age (ID) to be produced upon request on day of race.
The TRACN4 Elands Half-Marathon, will be hosted under strict COVID-19 compliance procedures to ensure that every person can enjoy a safe event.
A COVID-19 start will see runners setting off in a batched group, allowing for ample social distancing, from 06h30.
This process will ensure that we remain below the official gathering regulations of Modified Level 1 and that you are adequately social distanced from one another. Numbers will be colour coded to ensure the runner enters the correct batch on race day.
The 2022 TRACN4 Elands Half-Marathon will be timed using:
1. Gun to Mat for any position and prize money.
Start of 2022 TRACN4 Elands Half-Marathon is at Fortis Malaga Hotel at 6h30 am. Finish is at the Sappi Skills Training Centre. Cut-off is 12:00 Midday.
Busses depart from Ngodwana to the start for runners requiring transport. You need to add this bus ticket (R40) to your entry. Busses depart Ngodwana from 04h30, with last bus at 05h15. Parking is available at the Sappi Skills Training Centre.
All athletes will participate at their own risk.
RACE PACK COLLECTION DATE:
Packet PICKUP point in this area is:
C. Fortis Malaga Hotel.
Please Enter the NAME of your pickup point choice when you enter.
Fortis Malaga Hotel.
The Malaga Hotel address on Google maps ref. is: -25.595940,30.447708
2022 TRACN4 ELANDS 10KM.
Athletes for 10km must be 14 years or older on the day of the race. Proof of age (ID) to be produced upon request on day of race.
The 2022 TRACN4 ELANDS 10km - will be hosted under strict COVID-19 compliance procedures to ensure that every person can enjoy a safe event.
A COVID-19 start will see runners setting off in a batched group, allowing for ample social distancing, from 06h30.
This process will ensure that we remain below the official gathering regulations of Modified Level 1 and that you are adequately social distanced from one another. Numbers will be colour coded to ensure the runner enters the correct batch on race day.
The 2022 TRACN4 ELANDS 10km will be timed using :
1. Gun to Mat for any position and prize money,
Start of 10km is at SAPPI Sports Grounds at 6h30 am. Finish is at the Sappi Skills Training Centre. Cut-off is 12:00 Midday.
Parking is available at the Sappi Skills Training Centre.
All athletes will participate at their own risk.
RACE PACK COLLECTION DATE:
Packet PICKUP point in this area is:
D. Sappi Skills Training Centre
Please Enter the NAME of your pickup point choice when you enter.
Sappi Skills Training Centre
The address on Google maps ref. is: -25.586918,30.641361
NELSPRUIT COLLECTION POINT.
A. Lowveld Country Club & Nedbank Running Club.
Please Enter the NAME of your pickup point choice when you enter.
59 Aurora Dr, Mbombela, 1200
Contact: Beth Bloch - 082 801 3600
eMail: [email protected]
The club address on Google maps ref. is: -25.500456,31.002659
ORDERS CLOSED!. 2022 TRACN4 ELANDS RACE T-SHIRTS. ORDERS CLOSED!
Race T-Shirts are NO LONGER AVAILABLE !
Note that T-shirt sales are only available till 17th April 2022.
NO PRIZE GIVING EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE FINISH VENUE.
Prize money will be verified by Race Referees via the Protime electronic timing system, based on Gun to Mat time.
Prize money will be deposited into category winners bank accounts.
2022 TRACN4 Elands Marathon.
PRIZE MONEY 2022 | |||
PRIZE CAT (M &F) | PRIZE 42.2KM | PRIZE 21,1KM | PRIZE 10KM |
1ST OPEN | R4,000.00 | R2,000.00 | R1,000.00 |
2ND OPEN | R2,500.00 | R1,250.00 | R 750.00 |
3RD OPEN | R1,250.00 | R 950.00 | R 500.00 |
4TH OPEN | R1,000.00 | - | - |
5TH OPEN | R 750.00 | - | - |
1ST 40+ | R1,250.00 | R 950.00 | R 500.00 |
2ND 40+ | R 750.00 | R 600.00 | R 350.00 |
1ST 50+ | R1,250.00 | R 950.00 | R 500.00 |
2ND 50+ | R 750.00 | R 600.00 | R 350.00 |
1ST 60+ | R1,250.00 | R 950.00 | R 500.00 |
2ND 60+ | R 750.00 | R 600.00 | R 350.00 |
WALKER | R1,250.00 | R 950.00 | R 500.00 |
JUNIOR | R1,250.00 | R 950.00 | R 500.00 |
Prize money will be deposited into category winners bank accounts. Winners will require Proof of Identity! | |||
PLEASE NOTE.
NO RACEDAY COLLECTIONS.
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ENTRIES WITH T-SHIRTS CLOSES 17th APRIL 2022
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ENTRIES WITH NO T-SHIRT CLOSES 26th APRIL 2022
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NO UPGRADES / DOWNGRADES OR SUBSTITUTIONS.
LIVE RACES.
The races will be run according to the rules of AMPU, ASA and WA (IAAF). No seconding will be allowed.
All participants must wear a suitable face mask on arrival at the venue. No person will be permitted to enter the demarcated areas without a face mask. The mask must be worn onboard the buses as well as the start & finish areas. The mask may be removed during the run only, but must be replaced at the Finish.
Athletes, entering for this event, and who use medication to treat an illness or condition which falls under the Prohibited List, should complete a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) form before entering for the event and obtain authorization from SAIDS to take the needed medicine or method.
Registered athletes must wear full club colours. You do not need to be a member of a registered club, any individual can enter and run as an unlicensed athlete.
You will however need to purchase a temporary license. Temporary numbers must be worn on the back of the vest.
Licensed athletes license-numbers must be worn on the front and back of the vest. Official Race numbers must be worn on the front of the vest, below the top part of ASA.
Age category ID tags must be worn (back and front) by athletes competing for a category prize AND must be fixed on the vest (all 4 corners).
Walkers must have a fixed "W" on the vest to qualify for any prizes.
Entry Includes : Medal, Electronic Tag on Race Bib, Temporary Licence (If Required) and a Wristband, (which is your Bus Ticket )
Ongoing Pandemic Cancellation.
If the race is cancelled due to an ongoing Pandemic, there will be NO refunds, but the race will be converted to a Virtual race.
A No-refund policy will apply.
In the event of another COVID-19 lockdown, the race will automatically downgrade to a Virtual Race. T-Shirts, Medals, and race Numbers will still be available to athlete as per entry details.
ENTRIES CLOSE 26th APRIL 2022
NO LATE ENTRIES
NO UPGRADES / DOWNGRADES OR SUBSTITUTIONS.
Club Contact:
The Nedbank Running Club address is:
59 Aurora Dr, Mbombela, 1200
Contact: Beth Bloch - 082 801 3600
eMail: [email protected]
The club address on Google maps ref. is: -25.500456,31.002659
TRACN4 ROUTE PROFILE for 42.2km MARATHON
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2km - TRACN4 MARATHON | 42.2 km | 06:30 | R 280.00 |
| 21.1km - TRACN4 HALF-MARATHON | 21.1 km | 06:30 | R 180.00 |
| 10km - TRACN4 RACE | 10 km | 06:30 | R 100.00 |
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Event location
Sappi Skills Training Centre, Ngodwana AH
| Route information | Sappi Skills Training Centre.
Sappi Skills Training Centre, Ngodwana, Mbombela. This is the Collection point for the 10km Entries and the START for the 10km Race. This is the FINISH for all three races.
From Waterval Onder, Take N4 to Nelspruit. Travel 31 km. Road Sign will show Turn-Off to your right. "Ngodwana Mass Control" Take this exit to your right and the Fields & SAPPI Skills Training Centre will be on your left. The Ngodwana address on Google maps ref. is: -25.586918,30.641361 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From Engen Ngodwana Motors, N4, Ngodwana. Travel N4 towards Waterval Onder, Travel 3.7 km. Road Sign will show Turn-Off to your left. "Ngodwana Mass Control" Take this exit to your left and the Fields & SAPPI Skills Training Centre will be on your left. The Ngodwana address on Google maps ref. is: -25.586918,30.641361
Sappi Skills Training Centre, Mbombela, South Africa Ngodwana AH Mpumalanga South Africa -25.5871772 30.6423835 Tue 15 Feb 2022, 16:29 Tue 22 Feb 2022, 15:09 |
| Coordinates | -25.5871772, 30.6423835 |
| Address | Sappi Skills Training Centre, Mbombela, South Africa |
| City | Ngodwana AH |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
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