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Celtic Harriers Club
is proud to host
the 56th running of
The Don Lock Memorial Run
Traditional 5-Miler (8km) Road Race & Fun Run/Walk
and
15km Road Race
Sunday, 7th JUNE 2015
8km Start: 07h15
15km Start: 08h00
Social walkers welcome in the 8km
8km prize giving at 09h00 15km prize giving at 10h30
Venue: BROOKSIDE, home of Celtic Harriers and Villager Football Club
Imam Haron Road (formerly Lansdowne Road), Claremont
(Near Stanhope Bridge)
Spot prizes will be drawn at both prize-givings
15 km Road Race
Entry
Fees
8km Road Race
8km Fun
Run**
Licensed Unlicensed Licensed Unlicensed
Adults
R 55.00
R 80.00
R 35.00
R 55.00
R35.00
Juniors
R 40.00
R 55.00
R 20.00
R 30.00
R20.00
** Unlicensed Fun Runners will not be eligible for individual or team prizes.
CASH PRIZES for LICENSED athletes in both the 8km and 15km races.
MEDALS to the first 750 finishers in either event.
RULES APPLICABLE TO BOTH RACES
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Entries available on the day from 6H00 or pre-enter online at www.racetraq.co.za.
Both races start opposite the Brookside main gates in Imam Haron Road (formerly Lansdowne Road).
Each kilometre will be marked in both races.
No seconding from moving vehicles is allowed and no personal seconding is permitted except at official
refreshment stations.
Please do not litter. Use the bins provided or carry it with you.
All participants must obey traffic officers, race officials and race marshals at all times.
Although traffic officers will supervise major road intersections, individuals must be careful of traffic.
Due to safety reasons neither the 15km nor the 8km course can accommodate wheel chairs.
For safety reasons the use of personal music players with headphones during road races is discouraged.
Persons using them in contravention of IAAF Rule 144.3b will not be eligible for overall or age group prizes
and may be disqualified if they fail to obey a reasonable instruction from a race official.
RULES & INFORMATION:
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8 km ROAD RACE
All athletes must wear BOTH 2015 ASA licenses (front and back), or must purchase a temporary license to be
worn on the front of the vest. No race numbers will be issued.
Only licensed athletes will count for age category prizes.
Minimum age 12 years.
There will be two water points on the route at approx. 3km and 5.5km with Coke at the finish.
Prize giving and cut off is at 09h00.
Course records: Men – John September 22:51 (1994) Women – Elana Meyer 25:35 (2000).
CASH PRIZES FOR LICENCED ATHLETES IN 8KM ROAD RACE
1st
Junior
Boys & Girls*
12 – 19 years
R 150
Open
Men &
Women
R 200
Men &
Women
40 - 49
R 100
Men &
Women
50 - 59
R 100
2nd
R 125
R 150
R 75
R 75
3rd
R 100
R 100
R 50
R 50
4th
R 75
th
R 50
5
Men &
Women
60 - 69
R 100
Men &
Women
70+
R100
* Juniors must be under age of 20 at 31/12/2015 (born during or after 1996), be licensed and wear age category tags.
RULES & INFORMATION:
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8 km FUN RUN/WALK
The 8km Fun Run/Walk starts together with the 8km Road Race and follows the same route.
Participants in the 8km Fun Run/Walk option do NOT have to wear licenses nor age tags and do NOT have to
purchase temporary licenses.
Participants in the 8km FUN RUN/WALK will NOT be considered for age category prizes.
Fun Runners are requested to line up near the back of the field at the start.
Social walkers are welcome.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Prams/strollers and pets are permitted but are requested to start at the back of the field.
8km Fun Run/Walk participants will earn a medal at the finish and are eligible for spot prizes at prize giving.
Entry cards must be in the athlete’s possession during the race and be handed in at the 8km results board at
the finish.
The 8km Fun Run/Walk will be timed and included in the overall results for the 8km Road Race.
RULES & INFORMATION:
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15km ROAD RACE
No race numbers will be issued. All athletes must wear their 2015 ASA licenses (front and back), or must
purchase a temporary license to be worn on the front of the vest.
There is NO FUN RUN option for the 15km event. Please see 8km Fun Run.
To be eligible for age category prizes, age category tags must be worn (e.g. J, 40, 50, 60) on front and back of
vest. Temporary licensed runners are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age
group, wear age tags and provide proof of age. Age category tags will be available to purchase at registration.
Club colours and valid ASA licenses must be worn to qualify for team prizes.
Minimum age 15 years.
There will be four refreshment points on the route at approx. 3.5km, 7.5km, 10.5km and 12.5km.
Entry cards must be in the athlete’s possession during the race and be handed in at the 15km results board at
the finish.
Prize giving and cut off is at 10h30.
CASH PRIZES FOR 15KM ROAD RACE
Junior
Boys &
Girls*
Open
Men &
Women
Men &
Women
40 - 49
Men &
Women
50 - 59
Men &
Women
60 -69
Men &
Women
70+
OPEN
Team Men
& Women
1st
R 150
R 500
R 150
R 150
R 150
R150
4x R 150
nd
R 125
R 350
R 125
R 125
R 125
rd
R 100
R 200
R 100
R 100
2
3
* Juniors must be under age of 20 at 31.12.2015 (born during or after 1996), be licensed and wear age category tags.
WPA 15km records:
Senior Men
Senior Women
Men 40-49
Women 40-49
Men 50-59
Women 50-59
Men 60-69
Women 60-69
Men 70+
Women 70+
Junior Boy
Junior Girl
43:09
48:11
47:20
56:03
48:59
59:42
56:06
71:20
66:02
89:30
45:11
53:18
Thabang Baholo
Elana Meyer
Wilfred Manuel
Margaret Curran
Vladimir Kotov
Nancy Will
Albertus Bock
Pixie Sparg
Brian Key
Marlene James
Zolani Bhitane
Elana van Zyl (Meyer)
Cape Town
Tampa
Ravensmead
Ravensmead
Constantia
Eerste River
Milnerton
Constantia
Constantia
Eerste River
Meadowridge
Cape Town
02 Nov 1991
26 Feb 1994
24 Aug 2002
26 Aug 2000
13 Mar 2010
05 Jul 2003
26 Nov 2005
12 Mar 2005
st
21 June 2012
st
21 June 2014
19 Oct 2002
24 Nov 1984
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL COMPETITORS
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Entries for all races are taken on the day from 06h00.
Alternatively pre-enter online at www.racetraq.co.za and collect race entry card on the day.
A tog bag storage facility will be provided at the owner’s risk.
Toilets will be supplied on the route at both water points on the 8km and the second and fourth water points on
the 15km route.
Results for both races will be circulated electronically to all clubs and will be posted on www.wpa.org.za and
www.celticharriers.co.za .
Participants must be present at the respective prize giving to win lucky draw prizes.
Held under the auspices of WPA and ASA.
Athletes enter entirely at their own risk. The organisers, sponsors and relevant sports & government authorities
will not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to participants.
Full information and history of the event: www.celticharriers.co.za.
Refreshments will be on sale.
ENQUIRIES : Contact Lee Park on mobile: 082 638 3526 or email: leerpark8456@gmail.com
PARKING
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Limited underground parking available inside Brookside. Gates will close when parking full or at 07h00.
Secure parking available at:
o Claremont Primary School main field (enter from Queen Victoria Road)
o Claremont Primary School cricket field (enter from St Leger Road)
Additional parking available at:
o Claremont Station Park and Ride (Palmyra Road)
o Surrounding streets
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY. In particular the 15km runners are encouraged to arrive before the 8km start
at 07h15 and to avoid Imam Haron Road (Lansdowne Road) which will be closed from 07h10 to 07h20
between Cook Road and Stanhope Bridge.
Thanks to our sponsors
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISCLAIMER
Participants in the Don Lock Memorial 8km and 15km Road Races take part at their own risk. Celtic Harriers Club,
Villager Football Club, the Organizing Committee, the national and provincial bodies, local authorities, all race officials,
sponsors and helpers accept no liability for any illness, injury, damage or loss suffered directly or indirectly as a result of
participation in the event.