1. Eligibility to participate: You must be an amateur as defined under the Athletics South Africa rules and be 20 years or older on the day of the race. You must also be in possession of a valid 2009 licence number.
  2. Rules: The race will be run under the rules of IAAF, ASA and KZNA and foreign athletes must comply with IAAF Rules 4, Paragraph 2 and 142.
  3. Qualification: You must have run a qualifying race of 42.2km or more within the 12 months preceding the race. A maximum time of 5 hours for the standard marathon is required. Completion of any ultra marathon within the stipulated time of the organisers shall also serve as a qualifying time.
  4. Reflective Material: Night belts or adequate luminous material must be worn during time of darkness. Reflective material must be supplied by the runner.
    TWO RACE NUMBERS WILL BE ISSUED, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE WORN ON THE FRONT OF THE VEST AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RACE WITH THE 2009 LICENSE NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE VEST. Failure to comply with the above may result in disqualification by a race committee member, referee or traffic official.
  5. Closing Date for entries is the 28th August 2009.
    Faxed entries to 086 616 7500 will be accepted if accompanied by deposit slip crediting:
    Natal Carbineers Athletic Club, First National Bank, Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg. Account Number 50930126054, branch code 221-325.
  6. Entries: Please ensure that:
    (a) Your entry fee or proof of payment accompanies your entry form.
    (b) Your entry form has been signed by your club secretary and also by yourself.
  7. Split times will be given at 25 miles (40 km), 50 miles (80 km), 75 miles (120 km) and at the finish.
  8. Spot checks will be set at various points during the race at the discretion of the committee and the race referee.

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