- NWU McArthur Stadium. Potchefstroom
- Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
- Rehydration by Coca Cola & Powerade
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.
PRIZE MONEY FOR MEN AND WOMEN
• 56 Payout Beneficiaries
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier
• Qualifying Cut Off - 06H09:59
• 50KM Route Nutrition Available
• Rehydration by Coca Cola & Powerade
• Finish Venue: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
• Medals for All Finishers
ROUTE AND DISTANCE
ROUTE AND DISTANCE
The altitude fluctuates, starting at the Klerksdorp Recreation Centre in Klerksdorp and finishing at the NWU McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.
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.
PEAK TIMING IS OUR OFFICIAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR:
• Registration Portal
• Race Number Management
• Race Pack Management
• Race Timing
• Race Results Management
Enter Now on Peak Timing Official Website
Date: Saturday 03 May 2025
Start: NWU McArthur Stadium. Potchefstroom
Finish: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre – Klerksdorp
Starting Time: 05H30 for 06H00 Gun
Distance: 50km
Race Type: Road
Route: N12 National Road
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Entry Fee: R360.00
Entry fee includes: T-Shirt, Buffer and String Bag
Temporary Licence: R75.00
ONLINE Entry window period has opened at 10am on 1 January 2025 and close on 02 May 2025.
Late Entries will be done from:
- Race Number Collection DAY 1 (50KM and 10KM)
* NWU McArthur Stadium. Potchefstroom
* Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 10h00 – 17h00 - Race Number Collection DAY 2 (50KM and 10KM)
* Rio Casino, Klerksdorp
* Thursday 01 May 2025 from 10h00 – 17h00 - Race Number Collection DAY 3 (50KM and 10KM)
* Rio Casino, Klerksdorp
* Friday 02 May 2025 from 10h00 – 17h00 - Race Number Collection DAY 4 – Race Day (50Km Only)
* NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
* Saturday 03 May 2025 from 3h00 – 05H30 - Race Number Collection DAY 4 – Race Day (10Km Only)
* Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
* Saturday 03 May 2025 from 5h00 – 6h30
DISTANCE & ENTRY FEE:
Pre Entries (Closing 10 April 2025):
50km - R360.00 With Tshirt (Free Tshirts )
10km - R250.00 With Tshirt (Free Tshirts)
NW N12 Ultra Marathon 50Km
03 May 2025, Saturday,
Prep to Race and Warmup: 05h30
Gun Time: 06h00
Starting: NWU McArthur Stadium. Potchefstroom
Finish: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
NW N12 Ultra Marathon 10Km
03 May 2025, Saturday,
Prep to Race and Warmup: 07h00
Gun Time: 07h30
Starting: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
Finish: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
06:00
06:30
07:00
07:30
11:00
16:00
Postnet Distributions
No Postnet Distribution
PRIZE MONEY FOR MEN AND WOMEN
• 56 Payout Beneficiaries
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier
• Qualifying Cut Off - 5:49:59
• 50KM Route Nutrition Available
• Rehydration by Coca Cola & Powerade
• Finish Venue: Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
• Medals for All Finishers
• Coca Cola Chill Park at the Finish Venue
Race Number Collection
• Collect your Race Number Pack from the registration venues listed below.
• Check that you are issued the correct Race Number (e.g. 5072) at registration.
• 2025 ASA Licences must be worn on the front & back of your running vest.
• If you do not have a permanent 2025 ASA license you must purchase & wear a temporary license on race day.
• Your issued official race number must be worn on the front of your vest however it must not cover the sponsor of your ASA licence.
North West N12 Ultra Marathon Number Collection days & Times
Race Number Collection DAY 1 (50KM and 10KM)
• NWU McArthur Stadium. Potchefstroom
• Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 10h00 - 17h00
Race Number Collection DAY 2 (50KM and 10KM)
• Rio Casino, Klerksdorp
• Thursday 01 May 2025 from 10h00 - 17h00
Race Number Collection DAY 3 (50KM and 10KM)
• Rio Casino, Klerksdorp
• Thursday 02 May 2025 from 10h00 - 17h00
North West N12 Ultra Marathon Number Collection days & Times
Race Number Collection DAY 4 – Race Day (50Km Only)
• NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
• Saturday 03 May 2025 from 3h00 – 05H30
Race Number Collection DAY 4 – Race Day (10Km Only)
• Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
• Saturday 03 May 2025 from 5h00 - 6h30
General
No Substitutions, Upgrades or Downgrades will be done on race day. It is against race rules to run in another persons race number.
Timing
The event will be electronically timed and your timing chip will be attached to your race number.
Please make sure you cross the finish mat and do not crumple, bend or fold your bib, as this may damage the timing chip and we may not be able to read your finish time.
Results
Results will be available on https://peaktiming.co.za/results or download the UltimateLIVE Results App from the AppStore or Google play to get LIVE Results.
Substitutions, Upgrades & Downgrades
• Substitutions, Upgrades & Downgrades will only be done on Wed to Fri and
NOT on race day
• Substitutions - cost of the substitution is R100.
• Upgrades - cost of the upgrade is R50 plus the difference in entry fee.
• Downgrades - cost of the downgrade is R50.
No Substitutions, Upgrades or Downgrades will be done on race day.
It is against race rules to run in another persons race number.
TOG BAG SERVICE
• Runners can make use of the Tog Bag Area that will be available at the start.
• Runners must ensure that their bags are labelled with their names on the label provided at the tog bag area.
• Every care will be taken to ensure that the bags are safeguarded. However, runners are advised not to leave expensive or valuable items in their bags, as the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any losses.
50KM SHUTTLE SCHEDULES
Shuttle leaves at 04H15 from Klerksdorp Recreation Centre, Arrival at NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom at 04h45, approximately
ACNW
+27 63 359 3555
+27 82 698 1796
GENERAL INFO
+27 64 384 3106
+27 71 409 4353
EMERGENCY (Safety Officer)
Vusi Mohlakore: +27 82 351 1556
All entries will be through Peak Timing Official Website.
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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 2024 Honorary award beneficiary will be announced 15-30 days prior the 2024 race.
COMRADES MARATHON QUALIFIER
• Cut-Off Time is 5:49:59
• ASA Rules and Regulations will apply
• Marathon Race Events will be evaluated by ASA
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
Shuttle leaves at 04H15 from Klerksdorp Recreation Centre,
Arrival at NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom at 04h45, approximately
NB: Shuttle Bus for Athletes is FREE
RACE NUMBERS COLLECTION
Race Number Collection DAY 1 (50KM and 10KM)
* NWU McArthur Stadium. Potchefstroom
* Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 10h00 - 17h00
Race Number Collection DAY 2 (50KM and 10KM)
* Rio Casino, Klerksdorp
* Thursday 01 May 2025 from 10h00 - 17h00
Race Number Collection DAY 3 (50KM and 10KM)
* Rio Casino, Klerksdorp
* Friday 02 May 2025 from 10h00 - 17h00
Race Number Collection DAY 4 – Race Day (50Km Only)
* NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
* Saturday 03 May 2025 from 3h00 – 05H30
Race Number Collection DAY 4 – Race Day (10Km Only)
* Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
* Saturday 03 May 2025 from 5h00 - 6h30
ENTRY PERIOD, FEES & RACE PACK COLLECTION
RACE PACK COLLECTION
26 April 2025
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
26 April: 09H30 – 17H00
LATE ENTRIES
26 April 2025
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
26 April: 09H30 – 17H00
Entry window period has opened at 10am on 1 January 2023 and close at midnight on 31 March 2023
Total number of entries will be capped at 5 000.
Please Note: Entries may be closed earlier should the capped number of 5000 entries be reached before the official closing date of 31 March 2023.
Meeting Point
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa
