The Spar Irene Lantern 10km is the first leg of the 2014 Irene Triple Challenge. The other legs are the Clover Irene Spring Run 21km on 20 September and the Liquifruit Irene 21km on 8 November. Entrants for the Triple Challenge, who complete all three races in 2014, 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 18:30. |
Our Night Race!!
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Rules
- All participate at their own risk and by their entry indemnify the organizers and sponsors of any liability claims.
- All participants must wear a valid race number on the front and a valid 2014 license number on the back. Non-registered athletes have to purchase a temporary license. No license required for the 5km race.
- 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.
- Marshals and traffic officials must be obeyed at all times.
- No seconding will be permitted.
- Minimum age of 15 years on day of the race for 10km.
- Category winners must provide proof of age to qualify for prizes (ID or other valid documentation).
- No age restriction for the 5km.
- Athletes competing for category prizes must wear official age category ID tags (front and back of vest).
- Foreign athletes must observe IAAF rule 4 paragraph 2.
- No iPods or listening devices allowed.
- Walkers competing for prize money must wear Walker / W tags on front and back of vest.
10km Prizes
| Category | Position | Prizes |
| Open | 1st | R750 |
| 2nd | R500 | |
| 3rd | R300 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1st | R300 |
| 2nd | R200 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1st | R200 |
| 60-69 yrs | 1st | R200 |
| 70+ yrs | 1st | R150 |
| Juniors | 1st | R150 |
| Walkers | 1st | R300 |
| 2nd | R250 | |
| 3rd | R150 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1st | R150 |
| 50-59 yrs | 1st | R100 |
| 60-69 yrs | 1st | R50 |
| 70+ yrs | 1st | R50 |
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.
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 20:00.
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.
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.
Pre-Entries
Due to the popularity of this race you can pre-enter until 9 February 2014. Entries can be made at:
- Centurion SPAR
John Vorster Dr. (012) 665 1411 - Monument SUPERSPAR
Skilpad Rd. (012) 460 8161 - Montana SUPERSPAR
Cnr Zambezi Dr. & Dr Swanepoel St (012) 548 6599 - Lyttelton SUPERSPAR
Cnr Clover St & Rabies St (012) 664 3686 - Queenswood SUPERSPAR
Queen Coner, Cnr Stead & Soutpansberg Ave (012) 333 7290 - Bedford Runner - (011) 450 1847
- SWEAT SHOP - Dunkeld (011) 325 2567 / Fourways (011) 467 5966 / Southdowns (012) 665 0048
- RUN-A-WAY SPORT - (012) 361 3733
- RUNNING INN Preoria - (012) 362 7322
- RUNNING INN Kensington - (011) 615 0878
- Hennops Park SPAR - (012) 654 6174
- ONLINE: sa-active.com / enteronline.co.za
General Information
- The race will start promptly at 18:30
- Registration starts 16:15
- Distance markers every 1km
- Two watering points on route
- Refreshments on sale
- Picnic areas available
- The route is not suitable for wheelchair athletes
- Results will be available at www.irenerunner.co.za and www.raceresults.co.za.
- No unauthorized selling of goods will be allowed on the ARC grounds
- No dogs allowed