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SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon
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Join the SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon in Polokwane on 28th October 2023. Participate in a 48KM, 32KM, 21KM, 10KM, or 5KM race to support cancer awareness. Registration from 10th July - 30th August 2023. Register now!
2023 Race Details
Entry Fees
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Route
Starts: Steven Lambart R71 ZCC Moria
Finishes: New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
Activities
Marathon media launch
Cancer awareness road activations
Athletes workshop
Main event - Road race and Prize-giving ceremony
Participants
The race is open to everyone who is fit and wishes to participate.
It includes categories for different distances and is open to international participants.
Prize Money
Winners will be awarded prize money, with the top prize for the 48KM race being R100,000 for both men and women.
Race Pack Collection
Confirmation of entry will be sent via SMS / Email and must be used as proof when collecting race number.
Support & Facilities
Plenty of safe parking and amenities at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. Water points will be available every 3km.
Medals
The SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon medals are dedicated to Johannes Mosehla.
In 2023, Johannes Maros Mosehla, 81, from Limpopo broke a 34-year record during the 96th Comrades Marathon down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban by becoming the oldest person to complete the 87.7km ultra-marathon.
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Rules
The race will be run under the rules of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Athletics South Africa (ASA).
No, participants are not allowed to use iPods or earphones during the race.
Yes, all runners participating in the 10km, 21km, 32km, and 48km races must either wear their permanent ASA license or register and display a temporary license.
No, runners are not allowed to display any advertising materials on their clothing during the race.
Official race numbers should be displayed on the front, and the permanent/temporary license should be displayed on the back of the running vest. Additionally, official numerical category tags must be displayed on both the front and back of the running vest.
No seconding is allowed outside the designated water point area. The "stand and hand" rule applies.
Walkers must wear a "W" on both the back and front of their running vest if they are competing for a prize.
Yes, marshals and traffic officials must be obeyed at all times during the race.
Yes, participants can appeal against the decision of the referees by submitting a written appeal along with a payment of R500.00 to the race organizer.
Yes, the decision of the jury of appeal is final. Winners must attend the prize-giving ceremony.
The cash prizes for the open category will be paid after the doping results have been issued.
All winners of prize money must provide an original or certified copy of their ID, birth certificate, or passport, as well as proof of banking details. No prize money will be paid on race day.
Event Background
The SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon is an annual road race event held in Polokwane, South Africa, to support cancer awareness. It features multiple race categories including 48KM, 32KM, 21KM, 10KM, and 5KM.
The marathon is scheduled for 28th October 2023 in Polokwane, South Africa.
You can register for the marathon by visiting the official landing page - https://acalytica.com/sarun4cancer-ultra-marathon - and filling out the registration form in the Registration section.
Yes, there is a registration fee for participating in the marathon. The fee details will be available on the registration form.
The marathon includes five race categories: 48KM, 32KM, 21KM, 10KM, and 5KM.
Yes, the SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon is a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon.
The marathon route starts at Steven Lambart R71 ZCC Moria and finishes at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
Yes, there are cash prizes for the top finishers in different categories. The prize details are available on the landing page under the Race Details section.
Yes, the marathon is open to both local and international participants.
For more information or inquiries, you can contact Otshepeng Seeletse at 072 093 5313 or email sarun4cancer@gmail.com. Additional contact details are available in the Contact section of the landing page.
Registration
Registration Dates: 10th July - 30th August 2023
Payment Information: Details on how to make payment for the registration.
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FOREIGN ATHLETES MUST PROVIDE A CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE AND AN ASA AUTHENTICATION LETTER TO THE RACE ORGANISERS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.