Meiringspoort 21.1km
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Meiringspoort 21.1km & 12.5km : De Rust, Western Cape
This event offers two road distances: 21.1 km and 12.5 km, with separate entry allocations limited to 1 800 for the half marathon and 1 300 for the 12.5 km. The venue and finish are at the Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk (NG Church) in De Rust, Western Cape, with race number and timing chip collection at the NG Church Hall.
Entries open online with staged loyalty and general entry windows; postal or fax entries are not accepted. Registration for race number and timing chip is in person only, against positive ID; third-party collection is not permitted. Late entries and substitutions at registration are not accepted. A personalised timing chip is attached to the race bib and is programmed to the entered distance.
Transport is provided from the NG Church Hall to the starting area; private vehicles and bicycles are not permitted on the route. Drinking and sponging stations are supplied roughly every 3 km, with additional refreshments at the start and finish. Ablutions and first aid are available at the start, on the route, and at the finish. Medals are awarded to finishers who complete their distance within the published cut-off times (12.5 km = 2.5 hrs; 21.1 km = 3.5 hrs).
Prize money is awarded equally to male and female athletes across age categories. Walkers are allowed on both distances but do not qualify for prize money. The event is held under the rules of WA, ASA and ASWD, and specific rules apply regarding club colours, licence display, earphones, animals, and seconding. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.