Cape Gate Vaal Marathon & Half Marathon
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| Date: |
01 March 2009 |
| Time: |
06h00 |
| Organisers: |
Vaal Athletic Club |
| Distance: |
42.2; 21.1; 10; 5; |
| Province: |
Vaal Triangle |
| Start: |
Dick Fourie Stadium
Kliprivier Drive
Three Rivers, Vereeniging
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| Enquiries: |
Contact 1: Nadia Coen
(F) 016-2623747
(C) 082-4960007
(Email) ncoen@icon.co.za
Contact 2: Gillian Cruse
(C) 072-3860139
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| Entry Details: |
Pre-entries are available at local sports shops throughout the Vaal Triangle and Johannesburg. Online entries are taken at www.enteronline.co.za up to 21 February 2009. Late entries are accepted at the start from 04h30. Grand Masters and blind runners enjoy free entry.
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| Route Description: |
Route Type: Lap
This two-lapper gently meanders through the four suburbs of Vereeniging. While it is fair to say that the route is flat, it is by no means the easiest marathon; you will have to work the whole way.
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| Prizes and Give-Aways: |
| The first 750 pre-entrants get good-quality T-shirts. |
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| Course Records: |
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Name |
Time |
Year |
| Men |
Patrick Nhauro |
02:18:00 |
1982 |
| Women |
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| Editor's Notes: |
The Cape Gate Vaal Marathon has been consistently ranked by the Runner’s World race judges as a well organised and well presented event. Over the last four years it achieved distinction and a place in South Africa’s best loved races. It was voted the sixth best marathon.
Walkers and wheelchair athletes are welcome to enter the half marathon. This is the biggest event in the Vaal Triangle and will be run for the 35th time in 2009. It is highly recommended as a flat and fast Comrades qualifier and attracts hundreds of runners from the Reef. It is a short 45-minute drive from Johannesburg. The race has well-appointed watering stations, fun-filled entertainment along the route, and an exceptional finishing venue.
Finishers: 2500 Time Limit: 05:30 |
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