RCS GUGS YOUTH DAY RACE, Sunday 16 JUNE 2024

Join us for a 10km Run which starts at 07h15 and a 4.2 km Fun Run starts at 07h25.

Pre-entry collection will take place at Gugulethu Stadium, Ny 49, Gugulethu on Saturday 15 June 2024 between 12h00 – 15h00 and on the morning of the race from 05h00.

Closing date for online entries 15 June 2024.Please note that a service fee is charged when entering online.

Manual Entries: On Race Day at the race venue, Gugulethu Stadium, Ny 49, Gugulethu, Sunday 16 June 2024 from 05h00 to 07h00

 Medals to the first 1000 10K run finishers. Medals to all Fun Run finishers

For more information contact Themba Shoko on 0824764656 or Tanya Schouw on 0832546045

Prize-giving is at 9am.

RULES

The race is run according to the rules of ASA and WPA.

1. Participants in the 10K run must be 14 years of age or older on race day.

2. Race numbers (bibs) will not be issued. All registered athletes must wear two valid licence numbers. Unregistered participants must purchase a Temporary Licence which must be worn on the front of the vest.

3. Temporary licence holders when registering must complete the strip to be eligible to compete.

4. Licenced athletes should wear club colours. Full club colours must be worn to qualify for team prizes. Temporary licenced athletes must run in clothing without advertising.

5. Age category tags must be worn (front and back) and be visible for the entire race to be eligible for any age category prize including Juniors.

6. In 2024 Juniors are defined as anyone born in 2005 or later (Under the age of 20 at year end).

7. To qualify for team prizes, athletes must wear full club colours and participate with a permanent licence.

8. Entry cards must be in the athlete’s possession during the race and handed in at the results board at the Finish.

9. There will be two water stations with water sachets and Coca-Cola/water at the finish.

10. 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. #RunClean.

11. The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.

12. Runners to obey traffic officers, race marshals, officials, and Safety Officers at all times.

13. Detailed rules are available on wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.

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

15. DISCLAIMER:  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.

16. Parking facilities have been provided for at the top deck of the Gugulethu Mall. Please Do Not leave any valuables in your car. No parking is allowed outside the Ny 49 Gugulethu Stadium. Do not park illegally. The Traffic Police will enforce the law and will issue fines and may tow away vehicles that are illegally parked.

FUN RUN RULES

Participants younger than 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.