Vaal Marathon

05/02/2022

Hallo all Cape Gate Vaal Marathon Runners.

We had to create a new Marathon Page as the Administrator of this page and previous organizer of our event, Steve Jackson, sadly passed away last year in a work related accident.

The 2022 event will take place on the first Sunday of March, 6th March 2022 as is the case for the last 47 years.
Entries are limited to 2000 runners online entry ONLY. Covid19 rules and regulations do apply.
Please enter the race on the Peak Timing website.

The link to the new page is https://web.facebook.com/VaalMarathon1

Please give a Like and Share the link with your running friends on the new page.
Vaal Athletic Club is proud to be associated with Cape Gate (Pty) Limited for 26 years of sponsorship.
We will once again host the single biggest and best sporting event in the Vaal Triangle. Please honour us with your presence.
See you Sunday 6th of March. Thank You !!

A highlight on the road running calendar! This two-lapper marathon is fast and flat!

02/03/2020

On behalf of the Vaal Athletic Club and the Marathon committee, we wish to thank each and every runner, their family members, supporters, the refreshment stations, and people from the community for their effort and understanding that on the first Sunday of March every year, the runners take over the streets of Three Rivers and Risiville for a few hours.

We apologise for any inconvenience but a lot is given back to the local community. This is the biggest single sporting event in the whole of the Vaal Triangle and an economic boost for the local shops.

On top of that, runners donate R10 of each entry fee to both Life Line Vaal and the Catherine Robson Children home. Thank you for all those that made additional donations.
Although the number of entries was down on last year, the runners enjoyed the best running weather anyone could have asked for.

A total of 4210 runners officially completed the 42, 21 and 10km events. The official results are on the Championchip website.
Any queries regarding your time, please contact them for professional assistance. A word of appreciation to Grant, Jen, Thuli and their team from Championchip for great work.

We hope to see you all back again next year.

29/02/2020

IF you need ANY further information FIRST consult the Web Page and if you then still have a Query - please phone the race office.
Thanks
Good luck for tomorrow, If the weather stays like this it is going to be a magic day! Make the most of it.

29/02/2020

Final Collections:
• Saturday 29th February 2020 from 10h00 to 16h00 - Sportsmans Warehouse The Palms – Vanderbijlpark (NOT at the race venue)
• Sunday 3rd March 2019 - At race venue from 04:00

Race Day Parking
Please plan to arrive early to ensure a stress free morning, an extra 15 to 20 minutes if possible due to limited road access.

• In order to increase the efficiency of access to the Dick Fourie Stadium we have introduced a formal parking plan with 2 access routes and multiple parking areas. Please visit web page for more info.
• Marshalls will direct traffic on the morning of the race however please familiarise yourself with this map on the Vaal marathon site.
• Car Guards will be around. Please acknowledge their service. DO NOT leave your car keys on your tyre, run with it.

Seconding of athletes
Please, NO vehicles or bicycles will be allowed to follow runners on the route. No Seconding will be permitted on any part of the race route. There are ample refreshment tables available. Race officials will be strict on this. Any runner who is seconded or followed is liable for disqualification as it is against the race rules and of ASA and AVT.

Have a SUPER RUN!

28/02/2020

TODAY:
Final collection day in the Johannesburg Area.
• Friday 28th February 2020 from 10h00 to 16h00 - Sportsmans Warehouse Park Meadows - Kensington / Bedfordview

Tomorrow:
• Saturday 29th February 2020 from 10h00 to 16h00 - Sportsmans Warehouse The Palms – Vanderbijlpark (NOT at the race venue)

Entries and T-shirts are available.

Entries for all distances will be sold on Sunday Morning.

• Entrants participate at their own risk. Race organisers and sponsors do not accept liability for any damage or losses or injury of any kind incurred on the race day.
• There will be a tog bag area at the top of the embankment in the stadium. Please use this facility but is to be used by athletes at own risk.

Toilets
• Portable toilets will be within the stadium close to the start and the parking area. Please use them and not private properties, buildings and business’ private areas for your own comfort. Please consider the environment and your fellow runner.
• There will also be 2 portable toilets at each water point.

We trust you will have an enjoyable race on Sunday, 01/03/2020.

• Start window for the 42.2km & 21.1km will be from 6:00am - 6:10am and the 5km & 10km starts at 06h15. The race start is in the main road outside the stadium.
Marathon runners will not be permitted to start second lap of 42.2 km distance after 08h45

CHAMPIONCHIP - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT WILL BE TIMED USING CHAMPIONCHIP
Please ensure your profile details are correct on www.championchip.co.za
Chips will be on sale at race number collection.

In support of our local community, we have agreed to pay R10 of each online Entry Fee for the 42,2km and 21,1km races equally to the Catherine Robson Children’s home and Life Line Vaal. If you made a further donation in this regard upon registration, we thank you. May you be blessed.

27/02/2020

Good news...

Limited race entries will be available for both the 42 and 21 on Sunday morning.
These will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Entries still available at the Sport Shops as listed.

Weather forecast looks to be cloudy with possible rain, A Cool 19 degrees - ideal running weather.
Time for that PB. 3 Days to GO!

27/02/2020

The first Collection point is open.

Thursday 27 February 2020 - The Sweat Shop Broadacres - Fourways - 10 am and 4 pm.

PLEASE: - If you are collecting on behalf of another entrant, a PRINTED letter of consent and a PRINTED copy of both ID’s are required or the race number will not be handed over. No exception. A cellphone "view" will not do. We need to keep file record of such. Thank you.

Please be patient.

26/02/2020

CLUB GAZEBOS

All clubs are welcome to bring their gazebos and set up on the field at the finish area. Space is limited and is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Vehicle access to the field is only between 12:00 – 17:00 on Saturday 29th February.

No vehicles will be allowed onto the field on race morning.
There is security at the stadium but Clubs still do so at own risk.
PARKING

Parking areas are provided as per the picture. Please be patient! Obey all traffic police and marshals, they are there to ensure your safety and efficient movement of vehicles. Car guards will be present in the official parking areas, please tip generously.

ARRIVE EARLY! Road access is limited, we recommend aiming to be parked no later than 05:30.

26/02/2020

Online Closed.
Race entries will be sold at the Collection points for all distances. A Card machine will be available.
http://www.vaalmarathon.co.za/

Collection only between 10 am and 4 pm at the following venues:
Thursday 27 February 2020 - The Sweat Shop Broadacres - Fourways
Friday 28 February 2020 - Sportsmans Warehouse Park Meadows - Kensington / Bedfordview
Saturday 29 February 2020 - Sportsmans Warehouse The Palms - Vanderbijlpark
Sunday 1 March 2020 - At race venue from 4am
Race T-shirts can be bought at the collection points – limited stock.

25/02/2020

LAST DAY FOR ONLINE ENTRIES! MARATHON ENTRIES NEARLY SOLD OUT ! Tell your running partners. Come and enjoy, run your PB, make memories with a friend.

Race entries and Race T-shirts will be on sale at the collection points. A card machine will be available. T-shirts will also be on sale after the race at the Tog bag area, however stock is limited.

Number Collection details
• Thursday 27th February 2020 from 10h00 to 16h00 - The Sweat Shop Broadacres (Fourways)
• Friday 28th February 2020 from 10h00 to 16h00 - Sportsmans Warehouse Park Meadows - Kensington / Bedfordview
• Saturday 29th February 2020 from 10h00 to 16h00 - Sportsmans Warehouse The Palms – Vanderbijlpark (NOT at the race venue)
• Sunday 3rd March 2019 - At race venue from 04:00

24/02/2020

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24/02/2020

Online Entries NEARLY SOLD OUT for the Marathon.
Only 160 entries left online for the Marathon. Closing date is tomorrow: 25th Feb.
Race entries will be sold at the Collection points for all distances.
http://www.vaalmarathon.co.za/
This is a Championchip Race, no Chip, no time, no result. (On the 42.2km ,21.1km and 10 km races)
If in need of a Championchip it can now only be bought at the Collection points, and NOT via the online entry option. (No ‘chips sold on race morning!)

Collection only between 10 am and 4 pm at the following venues:
Thursday 27 February 2020 - The Sweat Shop Broadacres - Fourways
Friday 28 February 2020 - Sportsmans Warehouse Park Meadows - Kensington / Bedfordview
Saturday 29 February 2020 - Sportsmans Warehouse The Palms - Vanderbijlpark
Sunday 1 March 2020 - At race venue from 4am
Race T-shirts can be bought at the collection points – limited stock. A Card machine will be available.