Marathon Event in Marakele National Park
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:00 pm
The HR have organized a Marathon event in Marakele NP for 1000 runners
The Kumba Marakele Marathon & Half Marathon
The Kumba Marakele Marathon & Half Marathon
The Kumba Marakele Marathon & Half Marathon
Hosted by Thabazimbi Marathon Club in Collaboration with the Marakele SANParks Honorary Rangers
Enjoy A Run On The Wild Side
Comrades Qualifier
All proceeds go towards conservation projects in Marakele National Park
Entries limited to 1000 runners
Event Date: 02 Mar 2013
Province: Limpopo Province
Venue: Marakele National Park - Thabazmbi
Online Start Date: 09 Jan 2013
Online End Date : 27 Feb 2013
Contact: Elise Coetzer
Contact Number : 082 936 4425
Distance & Entry Fee
42.2km - R114
21.1km - R79.80
10km - R46
Temp License R41
5km Fun Run entry fee of R15 per entry can be done on the morning of the event
Start Time
42.2 & 21.1km - 06H00
10km - 06H15
Venue
Marakele National Park - Thabazmbi
Race Number Collection
Friday, 1 March 2013: 15:00 - 19:00 at Marakele National Park Entrance Gate
Saturday, 2 March 2013: from 04:30 at Marakele National Park Entrance Gate
General Information
Age minimum 42.2km - 20yrs, 21.1km 16yrs & 10km 16yrs
Qualifying time:
42.2km - 5 hours (Comrades Qualifer) Final cut off time 5hours 30min
21.1km - 4 hours
10km - 2 hours
T-Shirts - For first 200 pre entries T-Shirts will be available for sale after the race
Walkers - 42.2km Yes (time restriction) 21.1 & 10km Yes
Wheelchair athletes - No
Prize Giving: 42.2km - 11H30, 21.1km -11H30, 10km - 11H30
Secure parking and free coffee from 5:00 on race day at venue
Postal entries not allowed
Come and enjoy a weekend in the park. All accommodation is booked out for the marathon participants for Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy rubbing shoulders with fellow runners around the campfire at night...
Medals
42.2km , 21.1km & 10km
Gold - All Category winners
Silver - All athletes who complete the race
Rules
. The rules of Athletics SA & Limpopo Athletics are applicable
. No vehicles or bicycles will be allowed on the route (Only official vehicles).
. The Race Referee will handle all disputes and his/her decision on disputes will be final.
. 2013 License numbers or Temporary licenses must be worn on the back of the vest.
. Age categories must be displayed on the front and back of the vest
. Water points every 3km with toilets, Coke, Powerade & Water
Accommodation
Camping sites: 34 available; 6 people / site; R120 / adult / night; R50 / child under 16 / night;
You can use your Wild Card for entrance to earn points as usual, but Park entrance is included with accommodation fee; first confirm that accommodation is available, then make payment; fax proof of payment and Entry Form to:086 613 0720
Bookings:
Elise Coetzer:
(c) 082 936 4425
(f) 086 613 0720
elise.coetzer@gmail.com
These new recreational activities, sports events or cultural events might be disigned to generate new visits or to connect with non-traditional NP visitors or to generate income. And I would support small or even medium-sized events if these events don't damage the environment and don't disturb the nature experience of non-participants or other visitors. And don't tell us, that an event for 1000 runners does not have an impact on the experience of other park visitors. I am all in favor for events with a potential to create a meaningful experience of nature or to enhance learning. Is this the case with larger sport events?