Adrienne Hersch Challenge with Discovery Vitality

Put a spring in your step this Spring Day with the Adrienne Hersch Randburg Harriers Challenge in association with Discovery Vitality. Complete four of the most iconic races in Joburg and earn Vitality points PLUS a limited edition medal at each race.

 

RACE OVERVIEW

This is race 3 of 4 in the Discovery Vitality Run Series. Enjoy fresh air, sunny skies and an incredible vibe. Option of 21.1km, 10km and 5km routes. The race provides the ideal chance to test your legs on the legendary hills of Randburg while taking in the spectacular view. Remember to bring the family along and enjoy the festivities from the 5km family run/walk to a variety of food vendors as well as live entertainment.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION 
Spot prizes up for grabs
All entrants will receive a unique race souvenir
Race entries limited to 7 000
Electronically timed event
Parking will be available at Randburg Sports Complex and Brightwater Commons
Additional parking will be advertised closer to the event.
Get a limited edition Vitality Run Series medal Make sure you earn all four.

 

START TIMES

Distance
Start time
Minimum age
21.1km
07h00  
16 years
10km
07h00
15 years
5km
07h15
No limit*

* Please note that supervision is required for participants under 9 years old.

 

VITALITY POINTS

Discovery Vitality members receive bonus fitness points for completing the race (applicable to each race in the series)

Distance
Vitality fitness points
5km
800 points
10km
1 100 points
21.1km
2 000 points

Terms, conditions and limits apply

ENTRY PROCESS

Entries
Where
Open
Close
Online (please note online fees may apply)
www.discovery.co.za/vitality/runseries
14 June 2018
23 August 2018
Shop entries (Please make use of the manual entry form)
Randburg Runner
Sweatshop Dunkeld
Sweatshop Broadacres
14 June 2018
23 August 2018
Pre-entry collections
Randburg Harriers Clubhouse
25 Aug: 07h30 – 14h00
26 Aug: 09h00 – 12h00
30 Aug: 17h00 – 19h00
31 Aug: 09h00 – 17h00
1 September 2018

(15 minutes before race start)
Randburg Harriers (limited entries)
Randburg Harriers Clubhouse
Time Trial evenings
(Thursdays) 17h00 – 19h00
16 August 2018

ENQUIRIES

www.randburgharriers.co.za

E: [email protected]

T: Michelle Knotzer | 079 844 7156

For all race enquiries contact:

Lindi van Tonder | 063 384 5387

Race Rules:

The event is held under the rules of ASA and CGA.
Athletes indemnify the national, provincial and regional bodies, sponsors and organisers of the race against any or all actions of whatsoever nature, whatever the same may arise out of their participation in the race.
All athletes participate at their own risk. Athletes acknowledge that by entering the event they are medically fit to participate. All athletes must supply the name and contact number of their next of kin on both the race number and entry form.
Licensed athletes must wear club colours and their 2018 licence number on the back and front of their vest, with the race number worn on the front of vest. Licensed athletes who do not wear their 2018 licence numbers must purchase a temporary licence on the day or face disqualification.
Temporary licensed athletes must wear plain clothing with the issued temporary licence on the back of their vest.
Athletes competing for category prizes must wear clearly visible age tags of the appropriate size, on the back and front of their running vest.
No seconding allowed.
International athletes must provide a clearance letter (from their country of origin) to the organisers and chief referee prior to the start of the event. Prizes will be withheld if this rule is not adhered to.
No blades, cyclist or mechanically operated devices allowed in the race.
No 2, 3 or 4 wheel carts/prams, which are mechanically or manually operated by participants, or wheelchairs athletes will be permitted to participate without special permission granted by the race organiser. All such participants must start at the back of the field.
No animals/pets are allowed to participate.
All instructions from traffic and race officials must be obeyed at all times.
Prize winners must present their proof of age to the referees before the prize giving. Prizes will be withheld until all the necessary details of the winners are confirmed.
Only those who have completed all the information required on the race entry/number are eligible for prizes.
No refunds.
No earphones, iPods and similar devices are allowed, as they are in contravention of IAAF rule 144.2b and may lead to disqualification. 
Athletes may not run with another athlete’s race number unless a prior arrangement is made with the race organiser. 
The race organiser retains the right to refuse entry and reject persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who are disorderly, or engage in inappropriate behaviour, vandalism or evade paying for admission.
Athletes who participate without buying a race entry will be disqualified, will not be entitled to any benefits associated with the race and will be liable for a double entry fee charge. Habitual offenders (those who regularly participate without purchasing a race entry) will be called to a CGA disciplinary.
Licensed athletes not wearing club colours may face disqualification.
Littering is not allowed. Athletes are to dispose of any litter in appropriate bins and can be disqualified if they litter.
Minimum age for participation: 21.1km | 16 years old and 10km | 15 years old.
All foreign athletes must comply with the rules of IAAF and ASA Rule 142.2 and 4, 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 IAAF Rule 4) 
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 IAAF Rule 4).
Objections fee must be lodged within 30 minutes before or after prizegiving in writing to the chief referee, accompanied by a deposit of R500.00, which is refundable if the appeal is upheld.
Cut-off time for all events is 3 hours (11h00)..

 

 

Disclaimer

By entering the Adrienne Hersch Challenge which forms part of the Discovery Vitality Run Series, you agree to share relevant personal information with Discovery and related third parties.

Discovery Vitality (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. Registration number: 1999/007736/07. Limits, terms and conditions apply.
More information: www.randburgharriers.co.za