1. EVENT Layout
The categories will be open for females and men in seniors (23-40), vets (41+) and juniors (8-19 and Under 23). We will offer a kiddies event also.
This event is supported by the Western Province Triathlon Association and TSA.
1.1. Entrée Fee
You entrance fee is R350p/p, R550/relay team and R100/kids. If you are NOT a registered athlete at TSA you will pay an extra R70p/p.
Entrance fee includes;
- Technical top for all online entries till the 12th of March (12H00).
- Goodie bag
- Parking ticket
- Transport for athletes and crew over the river
- Entry into Pauline Bohnen Reserve
- Full supported water points on 15 on mountain bike leg and every 2.5km on running leg
1.2. Race entries
Online entries can be done via www.24-7adventure.com or mail us for details.
1.3. Registration
The registration will be at BERTIE BARNARD Primary School on FRIDAY Night from 18H00 with late entries till 21H00, Friday the 23rd of March 2012.
1.4.RACE START
OPEN & ELITE Starts @ 08H00
CORPORATE Relay starts @ 08H15
The race starts at 08H00 at the Jetty, 1500m from the RACE Village on the WESTERN Side of the river. NO LATE entries will be allowed after 07H00! Transport will be available from the RACE VILLAGE to the START. The FIRST Bus departs at 07H30 towards the START from the RACE Village. The LAST BUS departs 15 minutes before the START at 07H45!
Your RACING EQUIPMENT will be SAFE in the RACE Village for the duration of the event!
1.5. PRIZE Giving
The PRIZE GIVING will be in the RACE Village. All the category winner will receive prize money.
1.6. WATER Points
The water points are an excellent opportunity for marketing and hospitality. We will spoil athletes with at least 2 water points on the mountain biking leg and 4 on the trail run (every 2.5km).
1.7. RACE Rules.
This event is supported by the Western Province Triathlon Association and TSA. Wetsuits will be allowed for the race.
1.7.1. Disciplines
1.7.1.1. Swim
The swimming will be 100m, in the GOUKOU River with an outgoing tide. It is LOWTIDE at 10H32, but the river is about 30-40 minutes “late”, so the swimmers will have a nice quick swim from the Jetty to the patch of sand at the caravan park. The transition will be in the RACE VILLAGE on the BEACH.
The river is salt and a very safe option for the swimming leg. On the outgoing tide the river is shallow and the support of the NSRI will help with the safety in the water. This is an ideal time of year with a warm and safe swim. The worst case scenario will be if the South Easter is blowing very hard. There might be blue bottles in the water but an early morning swim at low tide will almost assure a problem free experience.
1.7.1.2. Bike (32km)
Mountain biking (32km) options are open for 2012 and road biking (40km) will only be open for 2013. The mountain biking will go from the RACE Village via the Pauline Bohnen Reserve to Melkhoutfontein and back to Stilbaai to the FINISHING Area.
1.7.1.3. Run (10km of sand, 500m, gravel road, single track and tar road 500m))
2. RACE ROUTE
The RACE ROUTE is important for us. At 24-7 adventure we understand adventure, endurance racing and multi-sport. Our philosophy is not to design a route purely for the reason of racing. It MUST be spectacular, fun and adventurous! The race ends with a fun event over the river, NOT compromising the COPETITIVE side of the sport. A lot of effort is been put into the options of the route. Study the detail and come and join us on race day! Safety is of utmost importance for us, so you can be sure that we in Stilbaai will look after your safety.
2.1. MAP of the TOTAL RACE
2.2. MOUNTAIN Bike Section (32km)
The TOTAL amount of climbing is 878ft…not more than 292m.
2.2. The TRAIL RUN Profile (10km)
2.2. SWIM (1000m)
2. ACCOMMODATION
Please contact the local TOURISM offices for a list of overnight and camping facilities. You can stay for between R50p/p per night up to R1000p/p per night in Stilbaai. We can book it for you!
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3. OTHER
Race entries will open on the 1st of February 2012.
