Ottosdal Nite Marathon & Half Marathon
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| Date: |
31 January 2009 |
| Time: |
17h30 |
| Organisers: |
Diamant Marathon Club |
| Distance: |
42.2; 21.1; 10; 5; |
| Province: |
Central North West |
| Start: |
Ottosdal Showgrounds
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| Enquiries: |
Contact 1: Mrs Pikkie van den Berg
(C) 073-5264536
(Email) info@ottosdal.co.za |
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| Entry Details: |
Entries close on 15 January 2009. Late entries for all races are taken at the start from 14h00. Grand Masters enjoy free entry into the marathon and half marathon.
Walkers are Welcome |
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| Route Description: |
Route Type: Out and back
This is a moderate, scenic route which is given a very special atmosphere by the lanterns placed 15 metres apart in the middle of the road for the entire distance. The steepest hill is in the first quarter of the race and is about two kilometres long. Most of the return trip is a nice gentle downhill run. In the interests of safety, no vehicles are allowed on the route. The organisers also request that you wear reflective clothing.
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| Prizes and Give-Aways: |
| A lucky draw for six diamonds will be held: two each for the marathon and half marathon races and one each for the 10- and five-kilometre races. There is also a sought-after trophy for the best water table and this ensures a very high standard of water points. All finishers in all the races win medals. T-shirts go to the first 1 000 pre-entrants in the marathon, half marathon and 10-kilometre races and goodie bags go to the first 2 000 entries. |
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| Course Records: |
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Name |
Time |
Year |
| Men |
Harmaans Mokgadi |
02:27:03 |
2004 |
| Women |
Chantel Bucher |
03:09:09 |
2002 |
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| Editor's Notes: |
The Ottosdal Nite 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 as South Africa’s best seventh race overall. It was also voted the best marathon. The half marathon also featured in the rankings and in 2006 it was voted as one of the top five half marathons.
This is the only marathon run at night in South Africa. The organisers go out of their way to make it a very special race. The half marathon starts at 18h30 and has a 04:30 cut-off.
Finishers: 2100 Time Limit: 05:30 |
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