Atlantic Athletic Club would like to inform motorists, residents and runners in the Sea Point, Green Point and V&A Waterfront areas that certain roads will be closed or busy for duration of the OUTsurance 94.5 Kfm Gun Run. The race takes place on Sunday 13 October and the race organisers are appealing to motorists to please drive safely, be on the look out for runners and walkers, and to obey all traffic marshals and police, who are there for your and everyone’s safety.

Road closures

Expect delays in the following areas:

These rules apply to the 21km and 10km races

Licences and race numbers

• The OUTsurance 94.5Kfm Gun Run half marathon & 10km are open to all licenced and non-licenced runners of 16 years and older.
• Licenced runners should wear club colours. Official event race numbers to be worn on the front and a 2013 licence 
number on the back of the vest.
• Temporary licences are available at R35 for the 21.1km and R20 for the 10km Senior and R10 for 10km Junior events.
• Unlicenced runners must wear plain clothes (no advertising permitted). Official event race number to be worn on 
the front and the temporary licence number on the back.
• No swopping of race numbers as the race number is linked to your name and finishing time and may result in your disqualification.
• Each race distance has a different race number range and colour with your data captured on computer. Do not transfer between 
races without notifying the race organisers.

General rules

• The OUTsurance 94.5Kfm Gun Run is run in accordance with the rules of ASA and WPA.
• Personal seconding is not permitted except at official refreshment stations. Private vehicles are requested not to follow the athletes 
on the route.
• All traffic officers and marshals must be obeyed.
• The race organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
• Foreign athletes must comply with IAAF rule 4.2 and all relevant race and domestic rules. The athletes must be able to produce 
the letter from his/her federation permitting participation on race day.
• The entry fee is non-refundable.
• Kilometre markers will be placed at each kilometre mark.
• Refreshments stations will be situated approximately every 3km.
• Medals will be handed to all finishers.
• There will be tog bag facilities at the start for all events. All bags will be delivered to the finish area. Bags dropped off at runners’ own risk.
• Toilets will be available at the start and finish.
• Results will be available at www.thegunrun.co.za and at www.topevents.co.za.
• For safety reasons the use of personal music players during road races is strongly discouraged. Any person using such device in contravention of IAAF Rule 144.2b who fails to obey a reasonable instruction from a race official may be disqualified and shall not be eligible for individual or team prizes.

Age categories and prizes

• Temporary licenced participants are eligible for age category prizes provided they enter the relevant age group, 
wear the appropriate age tags and provide proof of age. Age category tags will be available for purchase at number collection.
• In addition to overall (Open) prizes, participants will only be eligible for an age category prize in the age category they enter. 
Corresponding numerical age category tags must be worn on the front and back of their club vest. Participants may enter the 
age category corresponding to their chronological age or any younger category down to senior.
• Proof of age is required for category prizes.
• Club colours must be worn to qualify for team prizes.
• Juniors (born from 1994 onwards) wearing junior or senior licence must wear an age category tag to qualify for age group prizes.
• Prize-Giving will take place at 11h00.

This year, The Gun run will offer category prize winners a share of R34,150. In addition, all runners will also stand a chance of winning some juicy lucky draw prizes, but you must be present to claim your prize. Prize giving will start at 11am.

21km Category Prize Money

10km Category Prize Money

Lucky Draw Prizes

R20,000 cash
40″ Samsung HD TV

2011 saw the introduction of timing chips to the Half Marathon. This follows the trend towards using this technology in mass participation events and ensures speedy and accurate timing, as well as real-time access to your personal and medical details in case of an emergency. The RaceTec system, as used at major timed sporting events like the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, has been selected as the timing system for the Gun Run Half Marathon.

If you already own a RaceTec chip, enter your chip number on the entry form. If you do not own a RaceTec chip, you MUST purchase one when you enter the Gun Run Half Marathon. Chips are available for R120 and you collect your chip with your race number at registration. This chip is linked to your personal race profile and by using it at events timed by RaceTec, your race results are stored in a central location. Hundreds of races around the country make use of RaceTec’s services. Visit www.racetec.co.za for more information.

It’s not just used for timing!

Keeping tabs on all athletes during a mass participation event is a major responsibility for any event organiser. Wearing your RaceTec chip on race day enables us to monitor the flow of athletes on the course and helps us to make important decisions in the case of an emergency. In addition, your RaceTec chip is linked to your unique personal profile, providing organisers and medical/emergency services real-time access to your personal, medical and emergency details when you need it most.

Important notes

• Your chip must be positioned vertically (not horizontally) on your shoe laces in order to be read over the timing mats.
• You MUST wear your RaceTec chip when you run the Gun Run Half Marathon; if you fail to wear your chip, you will NOT be listed as an official finisher or receive an official time.
• You will also NOT qualify for prize money or have your participation added to your race history.
• Chips are NOT required for the 10km and 5km events.

Entries for the 2013 Gun Run will close on Sunday 29 September and NO late entries will be accepted. However, 5km runners can enter on the day. Number collection is compulsory for all participants (21km, 10km and 5km) who pre-enter.

No registration or number collection will take place on race day EXCEPT for 5km runners who enter on the day.

Number collection venues:

Collection hours:

PLEASE NOTE: Substitutions and downgrades from 21km to 10km can be made at the number collection venues at a cost of R20. No upgrades from 5km or 10km to the 21km. No number collection, downgrades or substitutions on race day, except 5km participants who can enter on the day.

You will collect the following:

Race number
Temporary licence (if applicable)
Gun Run T-shirt (if ordered)
RaceTec chip (if purchased)

There are various parking options available for this year’s event. Participants are advised to get to the start early and to make use of the option listed below. Participants are requested not to park in any residential parking bays in the apartments surrounding the Stadium and not to park illegally as vehicles will be towed.

PLEASE NOTE: The Traffic Department will clamp, fine and tow away any illegally parked vehicles, particularly along Western Boulevard. Please adhere to all parking signs and restrictions.

Parking for the event is available at the following places:

1. V&A Waterfront:

Safe, secure parking is available at the V&A Waterfront. The Granger Bay Parking area is R10 for the whole day. The Breakwater Parking Garage opposite is R10 for 4 hours. From here it is a short warm up jog or walk to the start in Fritz Sonnenberg Road.

2. Cape Quarter

Safe, secure parking is available at the Cape Quarter Shopping Centre in Somerset Road for R5 for the whole day. What a great deal and it is a warm up walk or jog of less than 1km to the start.

3. Main Road Green Point

There is loads of free parking in the area between Western Boulevard and Main Road Green Point, as well as along Main Road, Green Point. Please park legally to avoid clamping or being towed. It is just a short jog across to the start from here.

4. Green Point Flea Market

NO PARKING will be permitted here as vendors will be operating on the day.

5. Beach Road Sea Point

There will be some parking along Beach Road, which is where the race finishes and from here, it is roughly a 1.5km warm up jog to the start in Fritz Sonnenberg Road.