MTB Road Running
Buffs Marathon and Half Marathon
Free Entry
More InfoDate
Sunday, 25 February 2024
Location
Macleantown Road, Finish Buffs Club, Buffalo Park Drive, East London, Eastern Cape
Distances
21.1km, 42.2km
Race Description
General Information
The marathon starts at o6h00 on the N6, 3km on the Stutterheim side of Macleantown.
The 21km starts at o6h00 at the marathon half-way point (near Python Park).
Both races end at the Buffs Club.
Taxis will shuttle runners from Buffs Club to the start. Cost is R50/runner, paid in CASH to the driver on the day. Taxis start from 4h00.
The cutoff time for both events will be at 12h00 at the finish. All marshals and other support crew will be removed from the route at this time.
Random drug testing may be done which will then result in prize monies only being paid when all tests are confirmed.
Parking will be provided at the club.
Athletes must wear the race number on the front with ASA license showing above. The temporary license goes on the back.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to Marathon age category winners.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals only awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd lady and man in the Half-Marathon.
Silver medals will be given to marathon runners finishing within 3 hours.
Finisher medals will be given to all finishers of both races.
Athletes are required to keep the route clean of litter, and MUST MAKE USE of the supplied waste bins at water points.