My Spar Lantern Race
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
The Spar Irene Lantern 10km is the very first leg of the 2018 Irene Triple Challenge. The other legs are the Clover Irene Spring Run 21km on 29 September and the King Price Irene Farm Race 21km on 28 October. Entrants for the Triple Challenge, who complete all three races in 2018, will again receive a high quality T-shirt and a special shield to fit all three medals.

Come and enjoy an evening in the country with us. An unforgettable running and/or walking experience in the safe farm atmosphere of the Irene ARC Campus will melt away all stress. The lantern-lit route is the "only true blue romantic run" as quoted from Tom Cottrell's Runners Guide.

Our lantern race is the best supported 10 km night race in South Africa over the past seven years, having almost 4000 runners.

Make sure you don't miss out on this unique experience. Everyone, fit or non-fit are welcome to participate on this wonderful evening.
Due to this being such a large event, early arrival is essential as the race will start promptly at 19:00.

Our Night Race!!

  • Venue: ARC-Irene Campus
  • 10km and 5 km Fun Run
  • Everybody Welcome
  • Start: 19h00
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Rules

  1. All participate at their own risk and by their entry indemnify the organizers and sponsors of any liability claims.
  2. All participants must wear a valid race number on the front and a valid 2018 license number on the back. Non-registered athletes have to purchase a temporary license. No license required for the 5km race.
  3. The race will take place under the rules of ASA, AGN and IAAF and all participants must wear club colours during the race, except if participating with a temporary license.
  4. Marshals and traffic officials must be obeyed at all times.
  5. No seconding will be permitted.
  6. Minimum age of 15 years on day of the race for 10km.
  7. Category winners must provide proof of age to qualify for prizes (ID or other valid documentation).
  8. No age restriction for the 5km.
  9. Athletes competing for category prizes must wear official age category ID tags (front and back of vest).
  10. Foreign athletes must observe IAAF rule 4 paragraph 2.
  11. No iPods or listening devices allowed.
  12. Walkers competing for prize money must wear Walker / W tags on front and back of vest.

10km Prizes

CategoryPositionPrizes
Open1stR750
2ndR500
3rdR300
40-49 yrs1stR300
2ndR200
50-59 yrs1stR200
60-69 yrs1stR200
70+ yrs1stR150
Juniors1stR150
Walkers1stR300
2ndR250
3rdR150
40-49 yrs1stR150
50-59 yrs1stR100
60-69 yrs1stR50
70+ yrs1stR50

Medals

GOLD       -     First ten men & ladies and winners of each category
SILVER     -     Next 100 (excluding category winners)
BRONZE    -    Up until 3000 (balance will be posted)

Medals to all 5km Fun Run finishers.

Prize Giving

Prize giving will commence at 20:30.
Spot prizes includes SPAR grocery hampers. (will be forfeited if the athlete is not present)
Please note: Category winners who are not present at the prize giving will have to collect their prizes/medals at the offices of Irene Athletic Club.

General Information

  1. The race will start promptly at 19:00
  2. Registration starts 16:30
  3. Distance markers every 1km
  4. Two watering points on route
  5. Refreshments on sale
  6. Picnic areas available
  7. The route is not suitable for wheelchair athletes
  8. Results will be available at www.irenerunner.co.za and www.raceresults.co.za.
  9. No unauthorized selling of goods will be allowed on the ARC grounds
  10. No dogs allowed
  11. Wear headlamps or other lights please