race info
#1612Celebrating Reconciliation Day
The event will take place in December 16 which marks Day of Reconciliation on our calendar and makes it an official Public Holiday each year.
- Every year since 1995, 16 December reminds us of our commitment to reconciling our country.
- It involves the renewal of relations, forgiveness and making amends after disagreements.
- By celebrating Reconciliation Day, individuals and communities can honor the values of compassion, equality. Using sports, arts, and culture to celebrate the 30th year of democracy is important for several reasons.
- Running has the power to bring people together, foster a sense of unity and national pride, and
promote inclusivity and diversity, allowing individuals to share their experiences and perspectives. - Sports events can promote teamwork, healthy competition, and physical well-being, the talent and dedication of athletes.
- Furthermore, using arts and culture to commemorate democracy can serve as a reminder of the values and inclusive experiences that resonate with people from all walks of life.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
- 2024 marks the launch of City 60 Marathon which will be ran by 30 delegates from different clubs around the city, consisting of 10 athletes per group who ran 20k each group but finished together from the last 2 kilometers till FINISH LINE
- It Started and finished at Church Square Pretoria
- Declared the 60km route as Unique as it will touch popular land marks around the city.
- It will become the only official last long run of the year.
- The City 60 Marathon will take place every 16 December annually with an official race starting this year and entries opening 15 June 2025.
- The 60km route will have 20 refreshment stations (every 3 km) as prescribed by the Athletics South Africa.
- The 60km will be limited to 2000 participants in its 1st official year of 2025
- Over and above we will host the launch press briefing at a venue to be announced.
- There are prizes set aside for various winners of the competition categories only from 2025 event.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Medical support will be present on race day.
- Walkers may enter for any event. The cut-off times stipulated will apply to both runners and walkers.
- Any participant in the 42.2km event, who has not reached the 21.1km/42.2km split (approximately 20.7 km mark) in 2 hours 50 minutes, will not be permitted to proceed on the 42.2km route and will be routed to the 21.1km finish.
- Club trailers and tents: Will be allowed by strictly bookings and have to be approved. They must be erected at the venue between 12h00 and 17h00 on Monday 15th December 2025, no exceptions.
There will be NO access to the venue for cars and trailers. - Please arrive early to avoid congestion. Follow signs and obey instructions from Marshalls along the routes.
- Due to the irrigation system, just below the surface of the grass area, club gazebos will only be allowed to be erected in the clearly demarcated area. Any club that erects a gazebo outside of the demarcated area will be held liable for any damage they may cause.
- No vehicles will be permitted on the field at any stage.
- NO GLASS BOTTLES, GLASSES, etc. may be brought into the race due to the nature of the sport being practiced. Any party who transgresses may be fined R1000.
- No spot prizes
- Entry fees, as well as additional purchases, are NOT refundable: In the unlikely event of the race being cancelled, entry fees as well as additional purchases will not be refunded, returned, cancelled or exchanged on account of the weather or any unforeseencircumstances beyond the control of the event organisers.
- Please do not discard water sachets/cups in gardens or drains, drop them in the bins provided or directly on the road.
- Toilets will be available at every water point.
- The venue must be evacuated by 18h00.
- Race results will be available on finishtime.co.zaafter the event.
- Any T-shirts and other CITY 60 merchandise not claimed 10 days after the event will be donated to charity.
TIMING
- Electronic timing for the 15 km X 4 Relay, 30 km X 2 Relay, and 42.2km Comrades Qualifier as well as the 60 km Main race will be done by Finish Time.
- You do not need to bring or buy a timing chip. Your timing chip will be included in your race number, at no additional cost.
- 15km x 4 Athletes Relay and 30km x 2 Athletes Relay
TOUCH AND GO
A Touch and Go method will be used at changeover points, the objective is to touch your team member as fast as possible splitting the distance into teams of either 4 x 15km or 2 x 30km,
NB: BOTH TIMES OF ATHLETES SHOULD MATCH AT THE TOUCH AND GO CHANGEOVER POINTS
- Both the 15km x 4 and 30km x 2 results will be timed “Mat to Mat”.
42.2km Comrades Qualifier and 60km will be timed “Mat to Mat”
- Your results on the FinishTime site will however include both your “Gun to Mat” time as well as your “Mat to Mat” time.
- “Gun to Mat” time is the term used for the time from the sound of the gun starting the race to the moment you cross the mat at the finish line.
- “Mat to Mat” time is the term used when timing is done electronically from the time you cross the timing mat at the start line to the moment you cross the mat at the finish line.
- In order for “Mat to Mat” timing to be effective, all runners must cross the timing mat at the start, the halfway mark (approximately, marathon only) and the finish line. It is therefore important to ONLY start inside the demarcated start area.
- The rules of ASA and AGN state that ONLY “Gun to Mat” timing can be used to determine the finish order for awards (in our case, prize money), to be given out to top finishers.
- However, your “Mat to Mat” time will be allowed to be used as a qualifying time for the Comrades Marathon, as a kind concession by the Comrades Marathon Association.
- The CITY 5.0km Family Fun Walk
The 5km Family Fun Walk race will not be timed.
- The results, as well as other information, will be available on finishtime.co.za, after the event.
ROUTE LANDMARKS
- ROUTE LANDMARKS
- CHURCH SQUARE (START AND FINISH)
- DITSONG NATIONAL MUSEUM
- PRETORIA CITY HALL
- KGOSI MAMPURU PRISON
- FREEDOM PARK
- VOORTREKKER MONUMENT
- THABA TSHWANE ONE MILITARY HOSPITAL
- ZWARTKOP RACETRACK
- WATERKLOOF AIR-BASE
- FORT KLAPPERKOP
- TUKKIES
- THE UNION BUILDINGS
- SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK
- OU RADSAAL
| BATCH | 42.2KM |
|---|---|
|
A |
02:20 – 03:00 |
|
B |
03:00 – 03:20 |
|
C |
03:20 – 04:00 |
|
D |
04:00 – 04:40 |
|
E |
04:40 – 05:00 |