Infantry School Cango 42.2km & 21.1km 2024

4km Fun Run/Walk run Friday, 23 February 2024 at 18:00, from Military Base Oudtshoorn Sport ground. Lots of lucky draws!!!

Race Information:
1. All participants must collect their chips at the Military Base Oudtshoorn Sport ground on Friday, 23 February 2024 between 15:00 and 22:00 or on Saturday 24 February 2024 at the different starting points between 04:45 and 05:50.
2. 4km Fun Run/Walk run Friday, 23 February 2024 at 18:00, from Military Base Oudtshoorn Sport ground. Lots of lucky draws!!!
3. Transport for the marathon to the Cango Caves at 04:00 sharp and half marathon to OuTol at 05:00 sharp, will leave from Infantry School Parade ground.
4. The 21,1 km walk and the 21,1 km starts at 06:00 from the Ou Tol.
5. The 42,2 km starts at 06:00 from the Cango Caves . All races will end at the Military Base Oudtshoorn sport ground.
6. 42,2 km cut-off time 12:00 * 21,1 km cut off time 09:30
* 21,1 km walk cut off time 10:00
7. Prize giving at 12:30 at Millitary Base, Oudtshoorn sport ground.
8. Ablutions at the different start points and at the end point (military sports fields).

Race venue & beer garden:
Beer tent and food stalls available on sports field.

Accommodation:
No accommodation at military base.
Oudtshoorn Tourism Tel: 0442792532.

RACE RULES
1. The Cango Marathon and Half Marathon is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and ASWD.
2. The Cango Marathon and Half Marathon is open to all licenced and non-licenced runners of 16 years and older for the 21.1km and 20 years and older for the 42.2km.
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. 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.
10. All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed.
11. The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
12. The entry fee is non-refundable.
13. Kilometre marker boards will be placed at each kilometre mark.
14. Drinking / Sponging stations shall be provided at 3km intervals (Min 2.5km – Max 3.5km apart), or more frequently if weather conditions warrant such provision. Water and other suitable refreshments shall be available at the start and finish of all races.
15. Medals will be handed to all finishers who complete the event within the cut off time.
16. There will be tog bag facilities. Bags dropped off at runners’ own risk. The organiser will be not be held responsible for any loss or damages.
17. Toilets will be available at the finish venue.
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.

Please note the full marathon and half marathon are an online entry event only.

This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASWD,
ASA and WA.The event is timed by IPICO timing chip. No chip no time.

Enter online at www.topevents.co.za. Should you have any enquiries about your entry, please send a WhatsApp message to Top Events on 066 139 4210 or email info@topevents.co.za. Closing date for entries and payment is midnight 4 February 2024.
• Please note, the indemnity section needs to be signed in order for your entry to be processed.
• There will be no refunds of entry fees.
• No upgrades, downgrades and/or substitutions will be allowed at number collection or after 4 February 2024.

4km Fun Walk or Fun Run, on the day hand entries only – R20.00

The event takes place on Friday, 23 February 2024 at 18:00, from Military Base Oudtshoorn Sport ground. Lots of lucky draws!!!

Entry Fees:
42.2km: Licensed R300.00 // Unlicensed : R345.00
21.1km: Licensed: R240.00 // Unlicensed: R285.00
4km: R20.00 Per person.
Event T-shirts will be sold online at R270.00.

Event caps will be sold online at R180.00

ASWD Licensed athlete take note:
DONT forget your IPICO chip – you will have to pay R20 to loan one for the race. Lost your chip – you will have to pay R75 for a replacement chip.

All entrants will receive a confirmation email when their entry has been processed (if an email address is provided).
Prior to number collection you will receive an SMS indicating your race number and number collection venue you selected on your entry form.
Please bring proof of payment of your entry, email confirmation or SMS confirmation with you to number collection.

Should you be unable to collect during this time, someone else can collect on your behalf, by providing your Race collection reference number & a copy of your ID number.

Transport timings and only buses:
Transport for the marathon to the Cango Caves at 04:00 sharp and half marathon to OuTol at 05:00 sharp, will leave from Infantry School Parade ground. Please be on time. No individual vehicles will be allowed to transport athletes to the start. This rule will be strictly enforced by Law enforcement. Only organizers and race referees allowed.

ASWD Licensed athlete take note:
DONT forget your IPICO chip – you will have to pay R20 to loan one for the race. Lost your chip – you will have to pay R75 for a replacement chip.

RACE TIMING: An IPICO timing chip will be made available, on a loan basis, to all participants apart from ASWD licensed athletes who are to use their current personalised chips. The chip is to be worn on your shoe for the duration of the event. The loan chips are to be handed back at the end of the race in exchange for a medal. Participants will be held responsible for lost or damaged chips or those not handed back as required. It remains your responsibility to return the chip to the race
organiser even in the event of not completing the race.

PRIZE GIVING AND PRIZES
1. Prize giving at 12:30 at Millitary Base, Oudtshoorn sport ground.
2. 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 down to senior.
3. 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.

Incentives will only be paid out to a maximum total of R5000,00.

POPi act: The Protection of Personal Information Act (or POPI Act) is South Africa’s equivalent of the EU GDPR. It sets some conditions for responsible parties (called controllers in other jurisdictions) to lawfully process the personal information of data subjects (both natural and juristic persons).

INDEMNITY: I agree not to hold the Military Sport Club, or Infantry School, or any other sponsors, or any persons assisting in the organization or holding of the race liable for any loss, injury or illness, which I may suffer directly or indirectly as a result of participating in the race, or for any damages to my property or loss of my property which I may suffer directly as a result of participating in the race. I confirm that this special agreement is entered into for the benefit of the Military Sport Club, the sponsor and the persons assisting in the organizing and holding of the race.