17.8km Trail Run

1. This is a pre-entry races only. Enter online at www.topevents.co.za until midnight Sunday, 27^th August 2023.
2. Once finished, collect your medal and coke.
3. Unlicensed non-club athletes must purchase a temporary license – 21.1km distance R70-00, the 10km distance R45-00 and 10km junior is R25-00.
4. Race Cancellation: There will be no refunds, but should the event be cancelled for reasons beyond our control, then your basic entry fee for the 2023 event will be transferred to the 2024 event.
5. NO upgrades, downgrades or substitutions will take place after the closing date of Sunday, 27^th August 2023.
6. This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASA and Western Province Athletics.

The results will be electronically produced on race day by the official chip timing system.

Your timing chip will be placed on your race number. The race number must be worn on the front of your vest and visible at the finish line. There is a foam strip on the back of the race number. Please do not remove the timing chip and foam strip from the race number – doing so will result in NO finishing time. For safety and timing purposes, ONLY the person assigned to this race number may use it. Only the Trail Run, 21.1km and 10km races will be timed. The fun run and pet walk will not be timed.

1. The race is run according to the rules of ASA & WPA.
2. Runners must obey traffic officers, race marshals and race officials at all times.
3. The OUTsurance Gun Run 17.8km Trail run is open to all runners of 18 years and older.
4. Supporters are requested not to follow athletes on the route. Refreshments will be supplied at the 9.5km point (Lookout Car park - Signal Hill) offering a combination of water and Coca-Cola. This event is plastic sachet free and will have water refill stations. Participants are encouraged to carry their own.
5. The time limit for the 17.8km Trail run is 3 hours.
6. One race number (bib) will be issued. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest.
7. No swopping or exchanging of race numbers as this is linked to your personal details for medical and timing purposes.
8. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
9. Do not litter. Dispose of any refuse responsibly by using the boxes provided or carry them to the finish. Report offenders to the referees.
10. Participants in this event do so at their own risk and release and discharge the organisers, sponsors, provincial and national Athletics bodies, and all persons assisting in staging the event from any responsibility, liability or costs relating to any injury, loss or damage of whatever nature, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from their participation in the event.
11. Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.

Entries for the 17.8km Trail run are limited to 500 and the organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.

Action Photo SA - R200.00 for 21.1km and 10km participants only.

• ASA licences do not have to be worn by runners in the trail runs. The official race number must be worn clearly on the runner’s front upper outer garment and care must be taken to position the race number so that the timing chip is not damaged by straps of backpacks.
• Age category tags do not have to be worn to be eligible for age category prizes in the trail runs.
• The Trail run route will be clearly marked but runners are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the route prior to race day.
• There will be marshals on the route for runners’ safety, but not necessarily at all intersections.
• There will be toilets at the start and finish.
• It is the runners responsibility to follow the route/course markers so as to complete the full course.
• Time and position results will only count for runners who completed the correct course subject to the discretion of the race referee/director.

• Do not run with headphones.
• Don’t run if you are sick.
• Athletes to please inform the organisers if they withdraw on the route.
• Trail specific shoes highly recommended.
• Do not litter! Runners caught littering will be disqualified.
• You are welcome to take photos but step out of the way of other runners when you do.

• Water – carry at least 1 litre (we recommend a hydration pack).
• A fully charged cell phone, in a Ziploc bag, with the emergency number saved.
• Race Number, pinned to your shirt.
• Your timing chip will be placed on your race number. The race number must be worn on the front of your vest and visible at the finish line. There is a foam strip on the back of the race number. Please do not remove the timing chip and foam strip from the race number – doing so will result in NO finishing time.
• No swopping or exchanging of race numbers as this is linked to your personal details for medical and timing purposes. Persons found doing this will be disqualified.

The 21.1km, 10km and 17.8km Trail run will be timed by a disposable chip located on your race number. The chips are included as part of the race fee and will be issued to all race participants (apart from 5km runners) in their registration packs.

How does the chip work?

• A disposable timing chip will be placed on the front of your race number and covered by a foam strip.

• The foam strip prevents water from affecting the chip signal. Please do not remove the foam strip. If you do, you will not receive an official time.
• Please do not bend or fold your race number as this could affect the antennae and signal capability.
• For all result queries please visit topevents.co.za or WhatsApp 0661394210.

17.8km Trail Run (includes t-shirt, a pair of quality Hilly branded socks, Trail Run Brooks technical type running cap, SANParks fee and disposable timing chip) R540  

Event T-shirts for the road race will be sold online at R275.00

Trail Run T-shirts are included in the entry fee.

Technical embroidered running cap will be sold online at R170.00

A tog bag facility will be provided at the finish field on both days. NO VALUABLES are to be left in your tog bag as the organisers or any other persons involved directly or indirectly in the event will NOT be held responsible for any loss or damage in this regard.