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Rockies GERALD FOX MEMORIAL RACE

Name: Rockies GERALD FOX MEMORIAL RACE
Start: 2024-07-14T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-07-14T23:59:59+02:00
Location: JOBURG ZOO

14 July

R60 – R210

21,1KM & 10KM RACES START ON JAN SMUTS DRIVE AND FINISHES AT JOBURG ZOO

5KM FUN RUN STARTS AT ZOO LAKE SPORTS CLUB AND FINISH AT JOBURG ZOO

Get fired up this running season with the Vitality Run Series.

Complete five of the most iconic races in Joburg and earn Vitality points. This is race 2 of 5 in the Series. Whether you’re a first-timer or an avid runner, you can join in on the action.

Discovery Vitality members receive bonus fitness points for completing the race:

5 km: 300 + 500 bonus points = 800 pts
10 km: 600 + 500 booster pts = 1100 pts
21 km: 1500 + 500 booster pts = 2000 pts
Terms, conditions and limits apply.

ENTRY INFORMATION

DISTANCE	PRE-ENTRY (closing 9 July 2024)	TEMP LICENCE
21.1km	R 210	R 70
10km	R 160	R 60
5km fun run	R 100

Electronically timed event (mat to mat).
Entries are limited to 6 600 entries across all distances: 2 500 for 21.1km, 2 500 for 10km, and 1 600 for 5km fun run.
Entries available online and at The Sweatshop Dunkeld West.
A portion of the race proceeds donated to the Johannesburg Zoo. Over R440 000 has been donated to the zoo over the last 12 years. A portion of the Fun Run proceeds go to Parktown Girls High School.
No pets are allowed in the Zoo.
Results will be available two weeks after the race on geraldfoxrace.co.za

COLLECTION

Friday, 12 July and Saturday, 13 July 2024: 09h00 – 16h00 at Parktown Girls High School – school main gate, 55 Crief Road, Parkview
Sunday, 14 July 2024: before the race event from 05h30 at the Zoo for 21km & 10km; at Zoo Lake Sports Club for 5km Fun Run.

START TIME & PLACE

The 21.1km and 10km start at 07h30. Start is in Jan Smuts Drive cnr Dundalk and finishes in the Zoo.
The 5km fun run starts at 08h00. Start is at Zoo Lake Sports Club, Prince of Wales Drive and finishes in the Zoo.

PARKING

Please do not park on the race route.
Parking will be available at:
- Zoo parking lot for R20
- Saxonwold Primary School: No charge
- War Memorial: No charge
- Zoo Lake Sports Club: No charge
- Parktown Girls: No charge
Shuttle service is available between Zoo Lake Sports Club, Parktown Girls and the Zoo, before and afterwards.

PRIZEGIVING

Takes place at 09h30. Equal prize money for male & female.
Contenders for prizes: start to mat timing applies.

Category	Position	21km	10km
Open	1st	R4 200	R2 100
	2nd	R1 300	R 800
	3rd	R1 000	R 600
40-49	1st	R1 000	R 850
50-59	1st	R 850	R 600
60-69	1st	R 600	R 400
70+	1st	R 600	R 400
Junior	1st	R 600	R 450

RACE OFFICE

info@rockies.co.za
072 472 2042

ABOUT THE RACE

The organisers’ honour Gerald Fox, a popular member of their club and a dear personal friend, who was a victim of violent crime. This event has consistently maintained high standards of organisation, regardless of route or venue.

ABOUT ROCKIES

As one of the oldest and most established running clubs in South Africa, Rockies offers a great forum and support for runners to do what they love – running. They also welcome walkers and have designated walks and time trials. Visit the Rockies official website on rockies.co.za

Details

Date:: 14 July
Cost:: R60 – R210
Event Category:: Road running

Venue

: JOBURG ZOO
: JOBURG ZOO
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa + Google Map

Other

Event Website

Event Contact Number

072 472 2042

Event Contact Email

info@rockies.co.za