- Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
- NWU McArthur Stadium Potchefstroom
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.
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.
BIGGER PRIZE MONEY, BETTER FEATURES
• 56 Payout Beneficiaries
• Comrades Marathon Qualifier
• Qualifying Cut Off - 5:49:59
• 50KM Route Nutrition by PVM Nutritional Sciences
• Rehydration by aQuellé ViV
• Finish Venue: NWU McArthur Stadium
• Medals for All Finishers
• N12 Ultra Exhibition Area
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 21 October 2023
Start: NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Finish: NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Prep to Race and Warmup: 06H00
Gun Time: 06H30 Gun
Distance: 21km
Race Type: Road
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Entry Fee Licensed: R220.00
Race Fee: R180.00 Excl. Tshirt / R275.00 Incl. Tshirt
Pre Entries: Closing 21 October 2023
RACE PACK COLLECTION
18 – 21 October 2023
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
18 October: 09H30 – 17H00
19 October: 09H30 – 17H00
20 October: 09H30 – 17H00
21 October: 04H30 – 05H30
LATE ENTRIES
18 – 21 October 2023
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
18 October: 09H30 – 17H00
19 October: 09H30 – 17H00
20 October: 09H30 – 17H00
21 October: 04H30 – 05H30
ONLINE Entry window period has opened at 10am on 1January 2023 and close at midnight on 31 March 2023.
Late Entries will be done from:
1. NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, 10H00 till 16H00.
2. KLERKSDORP Recreation Centre 10h00 till 16h00. 20 April to 29 April 2023
Total number of entries will be capped at 5000.
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
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
DISTANCE & ENTRY FEE:
Pre Entries (Closing 21 October 2023):
05km - R150.00 Excl. Tshirt
05km - R245.00 Incl. Tshirt
21km - R180.00 Excl. Tshirt
21km - R275.00 Incl. Tshirt
NW N12 Ultra Marathon 21Km
21 October 2023, Saturday,
Prep to Race and Warmup: 06h00
Gun Time: 06h30
Starting: NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Finish: NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
NW N12 Ultra Marathon 5Km
21 October 2023, Saturday,
Prep to Race and Warmup: 06h45
Gun Time: 07h00
Starting: NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Finish: NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
06:00
06:30
06:45
07:00
15:00
17:00
Postnet Distributions
18 – 28 April 2023
Packages will be sent to Early Bird Entries via Postnet
Race Number Collection
• Collect your Race Number Pack from the registration venues listed below.
• Check that you are issued the correct Race Number 5072 at registration.
• 2023 ASA Licences must be worn on the front & back of your running vest.
• If you do not have a permanent 2023 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.
Race Number Collection Points DAY 2
• NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
• Thursday 27th April 2023 from 10h00 - 17h00
Race Number Collection Points DAY 3
• NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
• Friday 28th April 2023 from 10h00 – Morning of the race
50KM Number Collection only
• Klerksdorp Recreation Centre (50KM Only)
• Friday 28th April 2023 from 10h00 until Saturday 29th April 05h15
50KM SHUTTLE SCHEDULES
Shuttle leaves NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom at
04H15
Arrival at Klerksdorp Recreation Centre
at 04h45, approximately
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 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.
General
No Substitutions, Upgrades or Downgrades will be done on race day. It is against race rules to run in another persons race number.
ACNW
+27 63 359 3555
+27 82 698 1796
GENERAL INFO
+27 64 384 3106
EMERGENCY (Safety Officer)
+27 82 351 1556
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 2023 Honorary award beneficiary will be announced 15-30 days prior the 2023 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
Bus Shuttle takes athletes from Potch to Klerksdorp. This year the start is at Klerksdorp, Finishing at Potch. Then later shuttle is available back to Klerksdorp
NB: Shuttle Bus for Athletes is FREE
RACE NUMBERS AND GOODIE BAG COLLECTION
Race numbers, Tshirts and Goodie Bags will be collected as follows:
To be Announced at a later stage
ENTRY PERIOD, FEES & RACE PACK COLLECTION
RACE PACK COLLECTION
18 - 21 October 2023
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
18 October: 09H30 – 17H00
19 October: 09H30 – 17H00
20 October: 09H30 – 17H00
21 October: 04H30 – 05H30
LATE ENTRIES
18 - 21 October 2023
NWU McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
18 October: 09H30 – 17H00
19 October: 09H30 – 17H00
20 October: 09H30 – 17H00
21 October: 04H30 – 05H30
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
