Rules and General Information

  1. Start time: The 42.2km and 21.1km will start at 5:30, both the 10km and 5km will start at 6:00.

  2. Route: All the races will use the same route. Any athlete found cutting corners or running outside demarcation areas, will face disqualification not only for prizes but also for all finishers’ awards and placing in the final results.

  3. Registration: Online on www.peaktiming.co.za or www.shikhumbamarathon.co.za

  4. Pre-Entries 01 June 2024 – 02 October 2024

  5. Manual from 02- 04 October 2024 at Spar Shikhumba 12: 00 -17:00

  6. Race Number collection on 03-04 October 2024 at Spar Shikhumba

  7. Race day collection( Saturday) from 04:00 until 05:00 No registration on the race day.

  8. Entry fee is not refundable.

  9. Prize giving: prize giving will commence at 10:00

  10. Age restriction: 42.2 Km & 21.1km (16 yrs & older), 10km (15 yrs & older), 5km (9 yrs & older)

  11. Age categories: Athletes may only qualify in the category in which they entered plus the open category. All age category runners including juniors must wear the relevant age category tags clearly visible on the front and back of their vests (upper body clothing), in order to qualify for awards. Proof of age will be required for age category prizes.

  12. All fun run participants will be eligible for lucky draw prizes.

  13. In order to claim your prize you shall prove your identity by means of ID or passport.

  14. All athletes indemnify the national and provincial sponsors as well as race organizers of the competition against claims of whatsoever nature which may arise due to participation in the competition. Athletes participate in their own risk.

  15. Foreign athletes participating in the competition shall comply with IAAF Rule 4.

  16. No lap tops, headphones or portable radios are allowed to be used (IAAF Rule 144.2)

  17. The race will be run according to the rules of IAAF, ASA and Limpopo Athletics.

  18. All traffic and race officials shall be obeyed at all time (ASA Rule 21.4).

  19. Athletes are not permitted to run with animals (ASA Rule 21.4.1).

  20. Athletes do not need to belong to a club to participate in the race; temporary license will be used in an event where an athlete does not have a permanent licence.

  21. All runners must have race numbers in front and a temporary/permanent license number at the back of the running vest.

  22. The race organizers reserve the right to accept or reject an entry.

  23. For more information contact: Sambo Amos (Cell No.072 7316225) Jeff Cell ( No:067 190 5592) 

 

Venue : Shikhumba Village (ward 22) @ Greater Giyani Municipality
Race start and Finish @ Shikhumba Filling Station.


ENTRY FEE:

 

  • 5km       : R100-00 + R10

  • 10km     : R150-00 + R12

  • 21km     : R250-00 + R18

  • 42.2km  : R300-00 + R20


Temporary licences available R50.00 (10km, 21.1km & 42.2km)

 

SPONSORS

 

SHIKHUMBA 4-IN-1 MARATHON 2022 sponsored by Shikhumba Filling Station, Genesis Emergency Medical Management, Gijas
Home Emprovement Centre &
aQuelle

 

BANKING DETAILS:

 

Nedbank Account

Account No: 2012275575

Branch Code: 13484900

Account Holder: Shikhumba Marathon Athletic Club

Reference: Name & Surname of Athlete

 

Send entries together with proof of payment to WhatsApp: 076 989 5893 or Email to: shikhumbamarathon@gmail.com