RACE RULES
1. This event is held under the rules and regulations of ASA and Western Province Athletics.
2. The Sportsmans Warehouse Winelands Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km are open to all licensed and non-licensed runners of 20 years and older for the marathon and 16 years and older for the half marathon and 14 years and older for the 10km on race day.
3. One race number (bib) will be issued. Registered athletes must wear their ASA licenses on front and back of their vest. The race number must be worn on the front of the vest, partially covering the ASA license, so that the ASA license sponsor remains visible. Temporary licensed runners must wear the race number on the front of their vest and the temporary license on the back. 10km is R60 for seniors and R40 for Juniors. (Under the age of 20 at 31st December / born 2007 or later)
4. Temporary licensed participants are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age group, wear the appropriate age tags and provide proof of age. In addition to overall (Open) prizes, participants will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age category they enter. Corresponding numerical age category tags must be worn on the front and back of their club vest. Participants may enter the age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category down to senior.
5. Unlicensed runners must wear plain clothes (no advertising permitted). Licensed athletes to wear club colours.
6. Personal seconding is not permitted. Private vehicles are requested not to follow the athletes on the route.
7. To be eligible for any category prize, proof of age is required and age tags must be worn (front and back) and visible for the entire race.
8. No swopping of race numbers as the race number is linked to your name and finishing time and WILL result in your disqualification and disciplinary action.
9. Each race distance has a different race number range and colour with your data captured electronically. Do not transfer between races without notifying the race organisers by 25th October 2026.
10. All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed.
11. The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
12. Foreign athletes must comply with WA rules all relevant race and domestic rules.
13. All entry fees are non-refundable.
14. Kilometre markers will be placed at each kilometre mark.
15. Medals to finishers WITHIN THE CUT-OFF TIME.
16. Toilets will be available at the start, finish, refreshment stations and at 25km’s & 36km’s.
17. The time limit will be 6hrs for the marathon, 3½hrs for the half marathon, 2hrs for the 10km. A 4 hour cut off for the marathon will be applied at    25,4 km on Steynsrust bridge. Transport back to the Finish will be provided for any runners cut off at this point.
18. Results will be available at www.finishtime.co.za, www.wpa.org.za and at www.topevents.co.za.
19. The use of music players with headphones is not permitted and may result in disqualification.
20. Detailed rules are available on www.wpa.org.za or on request from the organisers or the WPA office.
21. Wheelchair athletes to please contact the organisers timeously to make arrangements for their participation.
22. Temporary license holders when registering must complete and hand in the tear off strip from the number in order to be eligible to compete.
23. In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we supply Water at 17 stations and coke at 10 stations in cups. No sachets will be supplied.
24. Coke and water will be available at the finish.