LIFE IS BETTER IN RUNNING SHOES.
Run Zone presents our Joburg North City Marathon virtual race, proudly sponsored by Energizer.
CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES
Entries opened on Friday, 5 June 2020 and close on Friday 31 July 2020 at midnight.
DATE AND TIME OF RACE
Participants have the option to complete the marathon/distance entered for on either the 1st or 2nd of August 2020. Please note, your distance must be completed in one day. Participants are not allowed to use both days to complete the distance entered for.
Subject to government regulations
Please respect the current COVID-19 restrictions/regulations of your Country and run within its constraints.
ROUTE & DISTANCE
Your route, Your Choice! Find the course of your choice and run your selected route. This could be on a public road, treadmill or in the comfort of your own property.
Please respect the current COVID-19 restrictions/regulations of your Country and run within its constraints.
The following are the different race distance options:
- 5 km
- 10km
- 21.1 km – Half marathon
- 42.2 km – Marathon
- 6km/12km -Trail
Please ensure you supply yourself with enough nutrition, water, and energy drinks for your chosen route.
RACE NUMBERS
Race Numbers will be emailed to every entrant once the registration process has been completed. Participants have the choice to print out their Race Number and attach it to their running kit for Race Day. We encourage participants to take images and videos wearing their race numbers and share across the various social media platforms. #joburgnorthcitymarathon
TIME LIMITS & CUT-OFFS
You must upload your race data by 11:59pm on 2nd August 2020 to qualify for the finisher medal.
RACE CUT OFF TIMES | |
5km | 1.5hrs |
6km (trail) | 2hrs |
10km | 2.5hrs |
12km (trail) | 3hrs |
21.1km | 4hrs |
42.2km | 6.5hrs |
Participants are required to make use of their smart phone, smart watch, fitness watch or activity tracker as a personal “virtual timing chip”. Start the session and run your selected distance. Once completed, link your session detail to your online runner profile.
Should you not have a fitness device, please contact the race office on 076 702 8056 for detail on “special” verification options.
Your time will be updated to the official results service for the event you participate in. All results will also be published on the Joburg North City Marathon website.
The original 1,000 qualified online pre-entries will receive the original JNCM Backpack as well as participants who purchased the Backpack at the time of entry.
The 21.1km and 42.2km participants who complete the respective distances will receive a “REAL” inaugural finishers GOLD medal.
The 5km and 10km participants who complete the respective distances will receive a “REAL” inaugural finishers medal.
All participants who complete the virtual race will receive a full colour commemorative 2020 lockdown JNCM buff.
All giveaways to be collected at any of the Post Race Venues, at the stipulated times, detailed below:
ROAD RACE | |
5km | R70.00 |
10km | R100.00 |
21.1km | R180.00 |
42.2km | R295.00 |
TRAIL | |
6km | R70.00 |
12km | R130.00 |
All pre-March 2020 online and manual entries will automatically be transferred into the new virtual race. This includes all categories and distances
There will be no refunds under any circumstances.
(for collection of Back Packs, Medals and Race Buffs)
iFloors | Saturday, 15th August; 09:00 to 13:00
Address: Shop 32B Hillfox Value Centre, cnr Albert Street & Hendrik Potgieter Road, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, 1709
The Sweat Shop – Southdowns | Saturday, 22nd August: 09:00 to 13:00
Address: 50, South Downs Shopping Centre, Karee St, Irene, Pretoria, 0062
The Sweat Shop – Bedfordview | Sunday, 23rd August: 09:00 to 13:00
Address: Shop 2, Bedford Arcade, 55/59 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007
The Sweat Shop – Dunkeld Saturday, 29th August: 09:00 to 13:00
Address: Shop No. 34, Dunkeld West Centre, Jan Smuts Ave, Rosebank Nue Rosba, Johannesburg, 2196
Randburg Runner | Saturday, 29th August: 09:00 to 13:00
Address: 5th Street &, 4th Ave, Linden, Randburg, 2104
If you have require a courier option, please log onto the registration link and confirm accordingly.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Should participants run in groups, please ensure all social distancing and any other restrictions set by national or local governments are adhered to, to ensure the prevention of COVID-19 spreading.
Please respect the current COVID-19 restrictions/regulations of your Country and run within its constraints.
HOW TO ENTER:
ENTRIES ONLINE: OPEN 1 NOVEMBER 2019 AND CLOSE, 13 MARCH 2020
STORE ENTRIES: OPEN 23 NOVEMBER 2019
LATE ENTRIES: RACE DAY 22 MARCH 2020
DATE: SUNDAY, 22 March 2020
VENUE: MARKS PARK SPORTS CLUB, JUDITH ROAD, EMMARENTIA, JOHANNESBURG
42.2KM & 21.1KM STARTS @ 06H00 | 5KM & 10KM STARTS @ 06H10
- 42.2KM – R 295
- 21.1KM – R 180
- 10KM – R 100
- 5KM – R 70
TRAIL EVENT
DATE: SATURDAY, 21 March 2020
VENUE: MARKS PARK SPORTS CLUB, JUDITH ROAD, EMMARENTIA, JOHANNESBURG
12KM / 6KM STARTS @ 07H00
- 12KM TRAIL RUN – R 130
- 6KM TRAIL RUN – R 80
Please collect race packs at the venue, Marks Park Sporst Complex
- Friday, 20 March 2020 – 12h00 to 17h00
- Saturday, 21 March 2020 – 09h00 to 17h00
- Sunday, 22 March 2020 – 04h00 to 06h00
Full routes for all distances to be revealed in November 2019!
- 42.2km
- 21,1km
- 10km
- 5km fun run
- 12km trail run
- 6km trail run
The following events are timed by Peak Timing using Championchip. No chip, no result.
- 42.2km
- 21.1km
- 10km
- 5km fun run
The following events are timed by Peak Timing using Ultimate Lite.
- 12km trail run
- 6km trail run
42.2KM – 3000 POINTS
21.1KM – 1500 POINTS
10KM – 600 POINTS
5KM – 300 POINTS
Partial road closures from 4am on race day:
- Judith Road
- Orange Road
- Barry Hertzog
- Beyers Naude
Parking will be available within the Marks Park Sports grounds.
- Bottom Rugby field
- Top Cricket field
Additional parking will be made available.
MARKS PARK SPORTS COMPLEX, JUDITH ROAD, EMMARENTIA
Venue layout map will be made available.
RACE STARTS IN JUDITH ROAD
42.2KM & 21.1km @ 06h00
- 10KM & 5km @ 06h10
Tog Bag facilities
Toilets
Coffee
Entertainment
CUT OFF TIME IS 6,5HRS
Inaugaral Medals to 42.2km & 21.1km finishers
FINISHERS medal to 10km & 5Km finishers
Enjoy an ice cold Aquelle Sponsored water to all finishers.
Plenty food, fun and entertainment to be had at the finish.
Prize giving & giveaways.
CUT OFF TIME IS 6,5HRS
- Inaugaral Medals to 42.2km & 21.1km finishers
- FINISHERS medal to 10km & 5Km finishers
PRIZE GIVING
- 5/10km at 08h00
- 21.1km at 08H30
- 42.2km at 09H00
5KM PRIZES
Spot Prizes
10KM PRIZES
1st Prize
- JNR – R 500
- OPEN – R 500
- VET – R 200
- MASTER – R 100
- GRANDMASTER – R 75
2nd Prize
- JNR – R 250
- OPEN – R 250
- VET – R 100
- MASTER – R 50
3rd Prize
- JNR – R 100
- OPEN – R 100
- VET – R 50
21.1KM PRIZES
1st Prize
- OPEN – R 1000
- VET – R 250
- MASTER – R 150
- GRANDMASTER – R 100
2nd Prize
- OPEN – R 500
- VET – R 200
- MASTER – R 50
3rd Prize
- OPEN – R 300
- VET – R 100
42.2KM PRIZES
1st Prize
- OPEN – R 1200
- VET – R 800
- MASTER – R 300
- GRANDMASTER – R 100
2nd Prize
- OPEN – R 800
- VET – R 600
- MASTER – R 20
3rd Prize
- OPEN – R 600
- VET – R 400
Tog bag facilities will be made available for your use from 04h00 til 13hoo.
Free race branded back packs to first 1000 online entries.
Branded back packs will be available for purchase at R 100 each thereafter.
Complimentary Goodie Bags to the first 1500 online entries.