1. The Race will be run according to WA, AMPU & ASA rules​1. 

2. REFEREES’ DECISION IS FINAL.

3. Obey all Traffic Officials and Race Marshals

1.  24KM - 07:00 am START - 4 hours cut off

2.  11.5KM - 07:00 am START -  2:15 hour cut off

3.  4.9KM (Fun Run) - 07:00 am START

4.   All races cut off time for 08 August 26 Race 11:00 am

1.  Ages: Athletes for 11.5km must be 14 years or older, 24 km 16 years or older, on the day of race, runners must be min of 10 years old.

2. Proof of age (ID) to be produced upon request on the day of race.

3. All athletes will participate at their own risk and by entering the event they acknowledge that they are medically fit to participate.

4. Registered athletes must wear full club colours.

5.  2025 Licence numbers on the front and back of the vest.

6. Temporary licence must be fixed on the back of the vest.

7.  Age category ID tags must be clearly displayed for the duration of the event (back and front) by athletes competing for a category prize and must be fixed on all four(4) corners and not to be covered by rain jacket or any shirt.

8.  Only athletes with a race number and licenced numbers will be allowed into the event area.  Race number must be worn on the front of the vest.  Next of kin name and contact number must appear on the entry form and race number.

9.  ASA licence numbers must not be covered with any paper race numbers/race bib.

10.  Walkers competing for the walkers prize must have the “w” fixed on the left front and back of the vest on all four (4) corners must be fixed.

11.  No littering, please make use of waste boxes at the start and finish- RUN CLEAN!

12.    All participants must take note that photographs might be taken at the event and placed on social media.

13.  The use of earphones during the race is not allowed and will lead to disqualification.

14.  Team Entries

    1.  All Relay Teams consist of five (5) members, each running one leg of the race
       Walking teams will consist of five (5) members, each walking one leg of the race. and start at 07:00 am

    2.  Teams will change batons and finish at the same changeover point and finish line 

15.  Categories
    1.  Categories:  All teams should select one if the appropriate categories listed on the entry form.​
    2.  School categories:  This is a closed category and each team member must be a bona fide scholar of the school.

16.  General ​​

    1.  RACE NUMBERS:  Race numbers will be issued and must be worn by each participant on the front of the vest.  Competitors not wearing race numbers will not be
       allowed through the changeovers or into the finish area.​

    2.  RACE BATONS:  The persons running/walking the first leg will start with the baton issued at registration.  The baton must be passed on to the team member
       running/walking the next leg at every changeover.  Teams not finishing with the baton will be disqualified.  Note: only one baton is required per team.

    3.   TEAM COLOURS:  Teams are encouraged to wear clothes or t-shirts representative of the colours of their companies/organisations.

    4.  SECONDING: Under no circumstances will seconding be allowed.  Adequate refreshment stations will be provided at regular intervals along each leg and the
       changeovers.

    5. ADMINISTRATION AND RACE CONTRAVENTIONS:  the organisers reserve the right to return any entry form not in keeping with the spirit of the race/  The decision
       of the organisers will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

    6.  MEDICAL ADVICE:  It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that he/she is medically fit to run/walk and to consult a doctor before training for and
       participating in the race.

    7.  OWN RISK: All runners/walkers participate at their own risk and indemnify the organisers, producers, sponsors, national and provincial sports bodies of any claims,
       which might arise, The entry form must be signed accordingly.

    8.  COLOUR CODES FOR RELAY ATHLETES:  The start and each of the changeover points will be colour-coded to facilitate bus transport and ensure that each athlete
       can readily determine the appropriate location of the designated leg.

17.  PHOTOGRAPHS:  A lot of general photography takes place on the race day.  By entering the event, you give permission to the race organisers to use any photograph
    on which you may appear, on a public platform.  This is mainly used to advertise the event.

18. ALCOHOL: No Alcohol may be brought onto the event premises at entry gate. Alcohol must strictly be bought at the event from the designated licensed supplier of alcohol. No underage drinking is allow.

• Individual 24km - R130

• Individual 11.5km - R85

• Fun Run 4.9km - R50

• Relay Primary School Teams - R200 (5 person team / R80 per team member)

• Relay High School Teams - R200 (5 person team / R80 per team member)

• Relay Senior Teams - R200 (5 person team / R80 per team member)

• ​Temporary Licence - R50

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​Closing date for all entries: 15 July 2026 or when the 5000 cut-off is reached (Which ever comes first)
SUBMITTING OF ENTRIES: IES: Hand deliveries: 

MIDDELBURG RAILWAY STATION:  Cnr Weeber & Meyer street, Middelburg

Cell: 063 657 4876 or 084 990 5844 - E-mail - liezl@mrc1924.co.za
No cash payments, submit with proof of payment.  Only accepted during office hours 08:00 am to 05:00 pm !

Email - admin@gtr.co.za
Webpage - www.gtr.co.za for online registration

1. ​Middelburg

   •  Dates Range

   •  Middelburg Railway Station

   • Cnr Weeber & Meyer street

   • ​04 - 07 August 2026

   • ​08:00 am - 05:00​ pm

   • Confirm payment of orders before collection

   • Queries to Wayne 0731282912 / Liezl 0849905844

2.  NO BATON = NO MEDAL

   •   Kindly pre-arrange/confirm before collecting large numbers of race numbers/batons​

   •  Individuals and teams entrants are to collect their batons and numbers.​

3.  MISSED COLLECTION

   • To collected at GTR JOC Table on event day from 04:30 am​

   • No refunds and participation for failing to collect your race packs at provided dates and times.

1.  Runners  Individual and Relay 24km Pan Silos - AFGRI start 07:00 am

2.  Individual 11.5km Middelburg Dam start 07:00 am

3. Fun Run 4.9km Easy Flow start 07:00 am

4.  All runners finish at Steve Tshwete Muncipal Grounds

5.  PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE YOUR ISSUED BATON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

6.  NUMBERS MUST BE CLEARLY VISIBLE

1. Busses to starting points and change-over points are available from 05:15 am to 06:00 am ONLY.

2. Busses leave from the finish, STLM Grounds, Cnr Walter Sisulu Str & Hospital Rd

3. Bus Fees: R25 Eazy Flow (4.9Km) or Middelburg Dam (11.5km), and R50 Pan Station (24km) as per entry form application

4. Buses will be made available to public after event (final runner) to transport participants back to their vehicles at each starting point

1. All Starting points will have secure parking for arrivals before 5am R104 closure

   1. 24km at Pan - Afgri Silos

   2. 11.5km at Middelburg Dam

   3.  4.9km (Fun Run) at Cnr Rand and Watt Str at Eazy Flow Middelburg 1055

2. Finish 

   • Steve Tshwete Muncipal Grounds

   • Cnr Walter Sisulu Str and Hospital Road

   • 1055

3. Parking

   • Steve Tshwete Muncipal Grounds

   • Middelburg Primary School Parking Grounds​

4. Reminder:
   The R104 between Middelburg Mpumalanga and the N4 will be temporary close on the 09 August 2025 for the GTR Race to all vehicles the morning from 05:00 am for 06:00 am, and will reopen the afternoon after 1:00 pm. 
   Any person needing a vehicle pass please email admin@gtr.co.za

1. Medals

   1. Gold - First  men and lady on all categories (Open, J, 40+, 50+, 60+) individual races  11.5km &24km​

   2. Silver - Second men and lady on all categories (Open, J, 40+, 50+, 60+) individual races 11.5km &24km

   3.  Copper - Third men and lady on all categories (Open, J, 40+, 50+, 60+) individual races 11.5km &24km

   4. Bronze - All other finishers

2. Cash prizes​

   1. At the discretion of Event Committee on day of the event due to current world economic ​circumstances.