WASHIE SPONSORED BY

40TH

22 JULY 2016

START

FINISH

Course Records

Men’s: Johan vd Merwe

13:07:05 (2012)

Women’s: Rae Bischoff

14:53:06 (1998)

ENTRIES CLOSE: 20 JULY 2016 (Thereafter late entry fee applicable)

ENTRIES

Please find a link for online entries on our website

http://www.washie100miler.co.za OR

Please ensure that when faxing or emailing:Faxed to 086 538 1236 or emailed to

info@buffaloroadrunners.co.zaYour entry fee or proof of payment

accompanies your entry form.

ENTRY FORM

GENERAL INFORMATION RULES & INSTRUCTIONS

ENQUIRIES: Meta Scott | 071 074 8022ENTRIES CLOSE: 20 JULY 2016

Gender: Male Female

ID Number

Code

Next of Kin NameNext of Kin Contact No.

Washie 100’s completed

Surname

First Name

Date of Birth

Athletic Club

License No.

Province

Address

Email address

Cellphone No.

Age on race day

RUNNING APPAREL

Tracksuit top size: (novices & those running for permanent no’s only)

Runner Long Sleeve Tshirt - R150.00

S M L XL XXL

S M L XL XXL

Athletes that do not have a 2016 ASA number have to also pay for a temp license.

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY AND ACCURATELY.ENTRY FEES

NOVICE - R600.00PREVIOUS FINISHER - R500.00

TEMP LICENSE - R20.00LATE ENTRY - ADD - R200.00

SIGNATUREI am medically fit to participate and fully understand that I enter this event at my own risk and the organisers and their sponsors will not be held responsible for any injury during or as a result of the event or for any loss or damage to property on the course or Buffalo Club property. This event is run in accordance with the rules of the IAAF, Athletics South Africa and Border Athletics. All foreign athletes must comply with IAAF rule 4.2 and ASA rule4.5. I state that I have a seconding team and will not expect the organisers or other athletes teams to provide me with seconding assistance.

BANKING DETAILS

Buffalo Road RunnersNedbank Account: 1210379864

Branch Code: 121021

FOR EFT & DEPOSIT PAYMENTS

Additional Information: http://www.washie100miler.co.za Information such as route and medical advice can be found here.

TRAINING: The general consensus is that your normal Comrades training is the most important preparation and the Comrades itself is a vital training run for a 100 Miler (although not essential).

PREPARATION FOR THE RUN ITSELF: On the grounds of weather conditions for the Washie 100 Miler you should include protective gear such as cold weather clothing, waterproofs, goggles, gloves, balaclava, lip-ice, etc., and bring several towels and fresh T-shirts to change into. A source of warm drinks is also advisable.

PRE RACE REGISTRATION AND BRIEFING: Registration will be at the start (Halyards Hotel in the Port Alfred Marina) from 13h00 onwards. All runners AND seconds are expected to report for the briefing at the start at 16h00 on Friday 22nd of July 2016.

SECONDING: It is a condition of entry that entrants will provide their own seconds and seconding vehicles and at least 3 seconds are recommended. It is strongly advised that one or more of the seconds are athletic enough to accompany their runner on the road. Runner, seconds and vehicle need to be made as visible as possible for the duration of the event.

DISTANCE, TIMES AND CUT OFFS: The course is measured and is 100 miles. The finish is at the Buffs Club and all competitors must finish by 19h00 on Saturday 23th July 2016 (26 hour limit). Athletes will be retired at the 1/4 way after 6 hours and at the 1/2 way after 13 hours. Split times will be given at 25 miles (40 km), 50 miles (80 km), 75 miles (120 km) and at the finish. Spot checks will be set at various points during the race at the discretion of the committee and the race referee.

PRIZE GIVING: At the Buffs Club at 10h00 on Sunday 24th July 2016. Bar facilities are available and food will be on sale.

RESULTS: Copies of results will be available at the prize giving and on the Buffs website http://www.washie100miler.co.za

PRIZES: All finishers will receive the following:(a) A beautiful handmade Washie 100 Miler trophy.(b) Novices will receive a handsome Washie 100 Miler tracksuit top.(c) Permanent numbers will be awarded for completion of five journeys orthree overall victories together with a Washie 100 Miler tracksuit top.

1. The race is run in strict accordance with the rules of the IAAF,

Athletics South Africa and Border Athletics.

2. Licensed athletes are covered by insurance. Refer to BA on 043 722 2427 for

further details.

3. All foreign athletes must comply with IAAF rule 4.2 and ASA rule 4.5.

4. All participants must be 20 years or older for the event and be

defined as an amateur under ASA rules.

5. Safety is a priority- runner, seconds and vehicles need to be made as

visible as possible with reflective clothing, lights, flashing lights, reflective

tape etc.

6. Seconding tables are not provided. Personal seconding is a requirement to

participate.

7. All entries close at midnight on 20th July 2016.

8. Monies not refundable for non-participation in the event for whatever reason.

Monies not refundable for late faxed entries.

9. All entrants must collect their race numbers, T shirt, temporary numbers from

the registration tables at the start between 13h00 and 16h00 on Friday 22nd

July 2016.

10. The Start is at 17h00 on the 22nd July at the Halyards Hotel in Port Alfred.

The first 15km is run as a double loop on the beach front. There will be more

than sufficient refreshment tables provided. No personal seconds are allowed

on this part of the course. Your seconding team needs to wait for you on the

East London side of the main arch bridge at the Marina. It is strongly advised

to start the run with a head- lamp / flashlight as it gets dark before you meet

your seconding team. Any runner being seconded along this section will be

disqualified.

11. No person may use, for any reason, the Washie logo.

Runners WILL be disqualified and removed from course for breach of this rule.