Infantry School Cango Caves Marathon & Half Marathon
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| Date: |
27 February 2010 |
| Time: |
06h00 |
| Organisers: |
Infantry School (SANDF) |
| Distance: |
42.2; 21.1; |
| Province: |
South Western Districts |
| Start: |
Cango Caves
Oudtshoorn
Military Base |
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| Enquiries: |
Contact 1: Richard Hughes
(W) 044-2034265
(C) 082-5634573
Contact 2: Haroldene Mosert
(W) 044-2034243
(F) 044-2034209
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| Entry Details: |
Late entries are also taken on the day before the race from 15h00 to 22h00 at the Military Sports Ground and at the various starting venues on race day.
All participants must collect their race numbers at the Military Base Oudtshoorn Sports Ground on Friday 26 February 2010 between 15h00 and 22h00 or on race day at the different starting points between 04h00 and 05h45.
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| Route Description: |
Route Type: Point to point
A look at the profile tells a simple story, this race is easy. The route starts with a fast downhill charge followed by a testing climb for about eight or nine kilometres. From here, the race takes on a relaxed, relatively effortless complexion. This is arguably the most undemanding Two Oceans and Comrades qualifier for those borderline athletes also ideal for setting a PB so a journey to Oudtshoorn will certainly be worth it. The run to the caves is nothing short of spectacular.
The start of the half-marathon run and walk is in Park Road, opposite the Advanced Training Wing – the old Teachers' Training College.
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| Prizes and Give-Aways: |
| Category winners receive gold medals, runners who finish in less than 03:00 win silver, and all other finishers get bronze medals. The first 100 pre-entrants for the marathon get T-shirts. There are also cash and lucky-draw prizes to be won. Cash incentives of R1 000 and R500 are offered to men who finish the marathon in less than 02:07 and to women who finish in less than 02:45. The first 50 pre-entries for the half marathon and the first 50 pre-entries for the half marathon walk get T-shirts. |
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| Course Records: |
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Name |
Time |
Year |
| Men |
D.P. Wright |
02:17:25 |
1998 |
| Women |
T.S. du Toit |
02:38:03 |
2004 |
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| Editor's Notes: |
The Infantry School Cango Marathon is the oldest and second biggest marathon in the SWD and has been ranked by the Runner’s World race judges as a well organised and well presented event. Since the initiation of their ranking system, it has been voted as one of South Africa’s top ten marathons.
Walkers are welcome to enter the half marathon which starts from the Ou Tol Guesthouse. Do round off the run with an ostrich steak, which is said to have great medicinal properties for post-race recovery. This is one of the most understated races in South Africa.
The six-kilometre fun run is held the Friday evening 26 February 2010 at 18h00, starting from the Military Sport Club House in Oudtshoorn.
Finishers: 424 Time Limit: 05:00 |
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