- Potchefstroom
- Klerksdorp
ROUTE AND DISTANCE
ROUTE AND DISTANCE
The altitude fluctuates, starting at the NWU McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom and finishing at the Klerksdorp Recreation Centre in Klerksdorp.
Elevation of Klerksdorp is 1325.52 meters or 4348.82 feet and the elevation of Potchefstroom is 1340.86 meters or 4399.16 feet, which is a difference of 15.34 meters or 50.34 feet.
The race distance is 50km. The distance is subject to change and will be confirmed in the Final Race Instructions within a reasonable period prior the race.
ABOUT THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE
From untamed bushveld to the sophistication of 5-star resorts, the North West Province provides the complete tourism package.
Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the province offers an escape route to the real Africa. Nature has blessed this province with breath taking scenic beauty, rolling fields of maize, golden sunflowers and vast plains of African bushveld.
The ideal backdrop for the enjoyment of our outdoor attractions: superb game parks – home to the Big Five – magnificent golf courses, water features, sporting facilities.
50km - Ultra Marathon
21.1km - Half Marathon
10km - Race
5km - Fun Run
Date: Saturday 30 July 2022
Start: McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Finish: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
Starting Time: 05h:30 for 06h00 Gun
Distance: 50km
Race Type: Road
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Entry Fee Licensed: R265.00
Entry Fee Unlicensed: R310.00
Pre Entries Closing: 27 Jul 2022
Entry window period has opened at 10am on 20 April 2022 and close at midnight on 30 June 2022.
Total number of entries will be capped at 5 000.
Free branded official N12 Ultra Marathon for the first 2000 Entries
Please Note: Entries may be closed earlier should the capped number of 5000 entries be reached before the official closing date of June 30th 2022
Bus Shuttle will be available to transport athletes to Potchefstroom start, leaving Klerksdorp Recreation Centre at 04H00 AM
NB: Shuttle Bus for Athletes is FREE
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NW N12 Ultra Marathon
30 July, 2022, Saturday, 05h30 for 6h00 Gun
DISTANCE & ENTRY FEE:
Pre Entries (Closing 29 Jul 2022):
50km - R265.00
21km - R220.00
10km - R180.00
5km - R80.00
05:30
Marathon Preparation
06:00
Race Start
09:00
Awards & Celebration
17:30
Finish
ENTRY RESTRICTION
This race is a Family Orientated race, with minimum age of entry as 16 for the 50km Ultra, 21km and 10km. The 5km fun run/walk has no age restriction of entry. All under 18 entries should be authorised by parent / guardian
SPECIAL REGISTRATION
The mobility impaired community is also welcome to enter for wheelchair entry category to race
MARATHON SPECIAL HONOURS
Each year the NW N12 Ultra Marathon will honor a special individual who made an outstanding contribution to the athletics development & pursue within the North West Province.
The 2022 Honorary award beneficiary will be announced 15-30 days prior the 2022 race.
HOW TO QUALIFY
No Qualification is needed for this race. The NW N12 Ultra Marathon is still at it’s debut stage, which means that it is an open race to all to participate in with no qualification criteria.
BUS SHUTTLE
Bus Shuttle will be available to transport athletes to Potchefstroom start, leaving Klerksdorp Recreation Centre at 04H00 AM.
Same shuttle fleet will transport athletes from Klerksdorp after marathon to Potchefstroom.
NB: Shuttle Bus for Athletes is FREE
RACE NUMBERS AND GOODIE BAG COLLECTION
Race numbers, Tshirts and Goodie Bags will be collected as follows:
Klerksdorp Recreation Centre (Klerksdorp)
Date: 27-30 July
Time: 10h00 – 16h00
McArthur Stadium (Potchefstroom)
Date: 27-30 July
Time: 10h00 – 16h00
ENTRY PERIOD AND FEES
Entry window period has opened at 10am on 20 April 2022 and close at midnight on 29 July 2022
Total number of entries will be capped at 5 000.
Free branded official N12 Ultra Marathon for the first 2000 Entries
Please Note: Entries may be closed earlier should the capped number of 5000 entries be reached before the official closing date of July 29th 2022
The North West N12 Ultra Marathon is Organised by ORKNEY MARATHON CLUB, which is affiliated to ATHLETICS CENTRAL NORTH WEST, and the race is recognized by ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA
Meeting Point
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa