Organiser
TimeMe
Old Eds Road Race with Discovery Vitality
Virgin Active Old Eds Sports Club,
Cnr 11th Avenue and 4th Street, Lower Houghton, JHB
21.1km | 10km | 5km
12 August 2018
Get fired up this running season with the Vitality Run Series. Complete four of the most iconic races in Joburg and earn Vitality points PLUS a limited edition medal at each race. This will be the 39th running of the Old Eds Road Race, co-hosted by Morningside Runners and is race 1 of 4 in the Series. Whether you’re a first-timer or an avid runner, you can join in on the action.
ENTRY FEES
| Distance | Grandmaster | All other age categories |
| 5km fun run | R70 | R70 |
| 10km | R70 | R120 |
| 21.1km | R90 | R150 |
Price above excludes entry system service fee.
Free entry for Great Grandmasters and blind runners.
Electronically timed event – all runners will be timed by Time Me (timing chip integrated in race number).
ENTRIES AVAILABLE
Online (Closing: on 3 August 2018)
www.discovery.co.za/vitality/runseries
In-store (Closing: 28 July 2018)
The Sweatshop Dunkeld and Old Eds Sports Club
5km Entries will be available from K.E.P.S
No entries will be available on race day
TEMPORARY LICENCES
5km – No license necessary
10km – R20
21km – R25
RACE NUMBER COLLECTION
9 August | 12h00 to 18h00
10 August | 12h00 to 18h00
11 August | 09h00 to 18h00
12 August | 06h00 to 07h00
(Number collections close 1hr before start of race)
SUBSTITUTIONS
Substitutions will only be allowed at the Club on 11 August 2018.
R20 substitution fee plus difference in entry cost if increasing the distance only on 11 August 2018.
START TIME
| Distance | Time |
| 10km and 21.1km | 08h00 |
| 5km | 08h15 |
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Secure tog-bag area
- Live entertainment
- Food and refreshments will be on sale
- No braais – catering will be available at the club
- Land Rover – Jaguar Exhibition
- Kids jumping castle will be available
Get a limited edition Vitality Run Series medal | Make sure you earn all four
VITALITY POINTS
Discovery Vitality members receive bonus fitness points for completing the race
| Distance | Vitality fitness points |
| 5km | 800 points |
| 10km | 1 100 points |
| 21.1km | 2 000 points |
Terms, conditions and limits apply
PRIZE GIVING FOR THE 10KM AND 21.1KM
- Starts at 10h30
| 21.1km | 1 st | 2 nd | 3 rd | 4 th | 5 th |
Open Men and Women (20-39 years) | R5 000 | R2 500 | R1000 | R750 | R500 |
Veteran Men and Women (40-49 years) | R1 000 | R750 | R500 | ||
Masters Men and Women (50-59 years) | R750 | R500 | |||
Grandmaster Men and Women (60+years) | R500 | R250 | |||
1 st Disabled Runner will receive R750 + the Fred Roos floating trophy | |||||
| 1st Junior Girl and Boy (15-19 years) will receive a R500 voucher | |||||
| 10km | 1 st | 2 nd | 3 rd | 4 th | 5 th |
Open Men and Women (20-39 years) | R2 000 | R1 000 | R500 | R300 | R200 |
Veteran Men and Women (40-49 years) | R750 | R500 | R250 | ||
Masters Men and Women (50-59 years) | R500 | R250 | |||
Grandmaster Men and Women (60+ years) | R250 | ||||
| 1st Junior Girl and Boy (15-19 years) will receive a R250 voucher | |||||
PRIZE GIVING 5 KM FUN RUN
- Starts at 9h30
- Prizes to First Boy and First Girl under 13 years of age
- Lucky draw prizes for all competitors at prize giving, bring your race number!
RULES FOR THE 10KM AND 21.1KM RACES
- The race is held under the rules of ASA and CGA.
- Athletes indemnify the national, provincial and regional bodies, sponsors and organisers of the race against any or all actions of whatsoever nature, whatever the same may arise out of their participation in the race.
- All athletes participate at their own risk. Athletes acknowledge that by entering the event they are medically fit to participate.
- All athletes must supply the name and contact number of their next of kin on both the race number and entry form.
- Licensed athletes must wear club colours and their 2018 license number on the back and front of their vest, with the race number worn on the front of vest. Licensed athletes who do not wear their 2018 license numbers must purchase a temporary license on the day or face disqualification.
- Temporary licensed athletes must wear plain clothing with the issued temporary license on the back of their vest.
- Athletes competing for category prizes must wear clearly visible age tags of the appropriate size, on the back and front of their running vest.
- No seconding allowed.
- International athletes must provide a clearance letter (from their country of origin) to the organisers and chief referee prior to the start of the event. Prizes will be withheld if this rule is not adhered to.
- Walkers competing for walkers prizes (if any) must wear walker tags on the front and back of their running vest.
- No blades, cyclist or mechanically operated devices allowed in the race.
- No 2, 3 or 4 wheel carts/prams, which are mechanically or manually operated by participants, or wheelchairs athletes will be permitted to participate without special permission granted by the race organiser. All such participants must start at the back of the field.
- No animals/pets are allowed to participate.
- Only South African athletes are eligible for team prizes.
- The domicilium rule applies.
- Minimum age for participation: 21.1km | 16 years old and 10km | 15 years old.
- Prize winners must present their proof of age to the referees before the prize giving. Prizes will be withheld until all the necessary details of the winners are confirmed.
- Only those who have completed all the information required in the
race entry/number are eligible for prizes - No refunds.
- No earphones, iPods and similar devices are allowed, as they are in contravention of the IAAF rule 144.2b and may lead to disqualification.
- Athletes may not run with another athlete’s race number unless by prior arrangement has been made with the race organiser.
- The race organiser retains the right to refuse entry and reject persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who are disorderly, or engage in inappropriate behavior, vandalism or evade paying for admission.
- Athletes who participate without buying a race entry will be disqualified, will not be entitled to any benefits associated with the race and will be liable for a double entry fee charge.
- Habitual offenders (those who regularly participate without purchasing a race entry) will be called to a CGA disciplinary.
- Littering is not allowed. Athletes are to dispose of any litter in appropriate bins and can be disqualified if they litter.
- Cut-off time for all events is 3 hours (11h00).
Electronically timed event – All runners will be timed by TimeMe (timing chip integrated in race number)
DISCLAIMER
By entering the Old Eds Road Race which forms part of the Discovery Vitality Run Series, you agree to share relevant
personal information with Discovery and related third parties.
Discovery Vitality (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. Registration number: 1999/007736/07. Limits, terms and conditions apply.
More information: www.oldeds.co.za/AnnualEvents/RoadRace
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10km | 10 km | 08:00 | R 120.00 + 6.90 |
| 21.1km SOLD OUT | 21 km | 08:00 | R 150.00 + 8.63 |
| 10km Grand Master SOLD OUT | 10 km | 08:00 | R 70.00 + 4.03 |
| 21.1km Grand Master SOLD OUT | 21 km | 08:00 | R 90.00 + 5.18 |
| 10km Great Grand Master & Blind Runners SOLD OUT | 10 km | 08:00 | Free |
| 21.1km Great Grand Masters & Blind Runners SOLD OUT | 21 km | 08:00 | Free |
| 5km | 5 km | 08:15 | R 70.00 + 4.03 |
| 5km Grand Master SOLD OUT | 5 km | 08:15 | R 70.00 + 4.03 |
| 5km Great Grand Master & Blind Runners SOLD OUT | 5 km | 08:15 | Free |
Event location
Old Eds Sports Club, Johannesburg
| Route information | |
| Coordinates | -26.157965493597, 28.064396520233 |
| Address | Virgin Active Old Eds Sports Club, Cnr 11th Avenue and 4th Street, Lower Houghton, JHB |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07