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Enter Online: www.meiringspoort21.com Loyalty entries OPEN on 31 May 2025 @ 06h00 for 2024 entrants and on 07 June 2025 @ 06h00 for others. No faxed or postal Entries will be accepted. Entries limited to 1300 on the 12.5km and 1800 on the 21.1km

Registration

  • Race numbers and Timing  chip collection at NG Church Hall, De Rust. In person, against positive ID,No 3rd party collections permitted
  • Friday 10 October 2025 from 11:00 to 21:00
  • Saturday 11 October 2025 from 04:30 to 05:30
  • No late entries or substitutions will be accepted at Registration.

No Substitutions : 200 additional entries above the cap to cover for “No Shows”

No REFUNDS : Please note all these requirements before proceeding to entry portal

Transport

NG Church Hall, De Rust from 04:45 to 05:30 ( Remember to order/ bring a Fleecy Blanket). Since we are running through the Poort, everybody’s co-operation is important. The last lorry departs proptly at 05:30. Coffee/tea/rusks are served free of charge at the starting points. No private vehicles or bicycles will be allowed on the route. The event will start when ALL private vehicles have left the starting point.

Start

12.5km 7:00   21.1km 07:15

Finish

NG Church, De Rust

Prize giving

NG Church Hall,De Rust at 11:00.Athletes are responsible to collect their own prize money or to make alternative arrangement with the event organiser. Failing which prize money is forfeited (ASA Rule 2.8 &  2.10).Moneys not “arranged” will be donated to a charity of the event organizers choice.

General Enquiries

De Rust Striders: 087 012 5044 (Office Hours)

Email : info@meiringspoort21.co.za

Entries and Registration Enquiries

087 012 5044 (Office Hours)

Email: entries@meiringspoort21.co.za

 

 

 

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About Us

 

ASWD is a sporting organization with no political or social alignment to any body, or organization in the Republic of South Africa. ASWD is the sole organization administering and controlling athletics in the South Western Districts Area.

Contact Info

 

Use the following information to get in touch with us at Athletics SWD for any questions or queries

+27 (44) 873 0023
admin@aswd.co.za
98 Meade Street, George, 6530

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