Race Rules
1. Runners must wear their event race number with disposable chip to get results.
2. The race is held under the rules of ASA and CGA.
3. All athletes participate at their own risk & acknowledge by entering the event that they are medically fit to participate. All athletes must supply the name and contact number of their next of kin during the entry process.
4. The minimum age for entry is 16 years old on race day for the 15km and 5 years old for the 5km Fun Run.
5. No littering on route and anyone found to be littering may be disqualified.
6. All athletes must wear the event race number provided on the front of their vests and must ensure the title sponsor on the provincial licence is clearly visible.
7. Licenced athletes must:
a. belong to a club affiliated to ASA
b. wear their club colours
c. wear their 2024 licence number on the front and back of their vests or purchase a temporary license.
8. Licenced athletes not wearing their club colours may face disqualification.
9. Unlicenced athletes must buy a temporary licence at registration and wear plain clothing with the temporary license on the back of their vests.
10. Numerical age category ID tags must be visible on both front and back of athletes competing for category prizes.
11. Proof of age to be produced on request on Race Day and prize money may be withheld until all necessary details are verified.
12. Athletes indemnify national, provincial and regional bodies, sponsors and organisers of the race against all and any actions of whatsoever nature that may occur during the race.
13. No seconding or bicycles are allowed along the route. Ample refreshment stations are provided.
14. No blades, cycles, scooters or mechanically operated devices allowed.
15. No 2, 3 or 4 wheel carts/prams that are mechanically or manually operated by participants, or wheelchair athletes will be permitted to participate without special permission from the race organiser. All such participants must start at the back of the field.
16. We regret that athletes are not allowed to participate with pets.
17. No refunds.
18. Foreign athletes must provide a clearance letter from their country of origin in the event of their winning a prize. This is in compliance with the WA & ASA rule 142.2 and 4.2.
19. Foreign athletes are not allowed to run with an ASA Provincial licence and are required to purchase a temporary licence or face disqualification. (Refer to WA rule 4.)
20. Foreign athletes are not allowed to run in club colours unless such club exists in their country of origin or they are in possession of a refugee status permit or are naturalised citizens of RSA. (Refer to WA rule 4.)
21. The official cut-off time 8h30. All marshals and officials will be withdrawn from the course after cut off.
22. No entries or substitutions on Race Day.
23. No duplicate of lost numbers will be issued.
25. Copy of ID is required at registration.
26. No earphones allowed and contravention of WA rule 144.2b, may lead to disqualification.
27. It is illegal to run with another athlete’s race number and all athletes found to be in contravention of this rule will be reported to CGA and their respective club.
28. No athlete may participate in our race without buying an official entry and if found in contravention of this rule, will be liable for all late entry penalties with habitual offenders will be reported to CGA and their respective club.
29. All instructions from traffic and race officials/marshals must be obeyed at all times.
30. The race organiser retains the right to refuse entry and eject persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who are disorderly, or engage in inappropriate behaviour, vandalism or evade paying for admission.
31. Objections must be lodged within 30 minutes after completing the race with the Chief Referee accompanied by R500.00 which is refundable should the appeal be upheld.
32. Please note, should there be official race photographers on the day, entry information will be shared with the race photographers for them to alert you when your race pictures are available. Entrants agree that photographs taken by the official race photographer on event day can be used for promotional purposes by the event and/or the event sponsors.
33. The lucky draw prize for the BMW Berlin Marathon includes an entry only and excludes all travel, accommodation, spending money, insurances and other travel expenses.