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WASHIE 100 MILER - TWO DAYS
DATE 15 July 2022
TIME 17h00
ORGANISERS Buffalo Road Runners
DISTANCE 160km
PROVINCE Eastern Cape
START VENUE Cathcart Country Club,Cathcart,
PRE-ENTRY CLOSING DATE
RACE WEBSITE CLICK HERE
PRIMARY CONTACT
NAME Meta Scott
NUMBER 081-4874984
EMAIL metascott@telkomsa.net
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WASHIE 100 MILER - TWO DAYS

ENTRY DETAILS



Pre-entries: www.washie100.co.za. Entry to this famous race is limited and entries close about three weeks before the event. Forms are distributed countrywide through running clubs.




WASHIE 100 MILER - TWO DAYS

DIRECTIONS

Race Start Coordinates: -32.291230348600195, 27.14314155615284 

Race Finish Coordinates: 0.0,0.0 

WASHIE 100 MILER - TWO DAYS

THE RUN



This epic race is tough, undulating and scenic. The course starts with a loop around the picturesque town of Cathcart and then winds its way to the coast. The last 40 kilometres will be familiar to some, it is the same as the famous Buffs Marathon.


FACILITES

There are camping facilities at the start in Cathcart and the finish at the Buffs Club.



PRIZES AND GIVE-AWAYS

Prize-giving is unique in that all finishers are personally recognised. It is definitely not to be missed. Every finisher receives an identical trophy, starting with the last person home and ending with the winner. The first man and woman home, the first novice, and last runner over the finish line all receive floating trophies. All first-time finishers receive tracksuit tops and there are generous goodie bags for all. Memorabilia is on sale at the start and at the finish after prize-giving.



Type Point-to-point
Sub Event Road Running
Difficulty Rating 5
WASHIE 100 MILER - TWO DAYS

MEDIA RELEASE
Race Name Release Date Media Release
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ORGANISER
NAME Buffalo Road Runners
PROVINCE Border
EMAIL info@buffaloroadrunners.co.za
WEBSITE www.buffaloroadrunners.co.za
ADDRESS P.O. Box 18030 Quigney

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RACES BY THIS CLUB
TYPE PROVINCE RACE DATE VENUE CONTACT NUMBER
Eastern Cape Buffs Marathon and Half - VIRTUAL RACE 01 January 2024 Anywhere Race Organiser
Eastern Cape Buffs Marathon & Half 25 February 2024 0n the N6 approximately 3 km on the Stutterheim side of Macleantown Craig Nelson 083-6509641
Eastern Cape Washie 100 Miler - Two Days 19 July 2024 Cathcart Country Club Cathcart Craig Nelson 083-6509641
WASHIE 100 MILER - TWO DAYS

EDITORS NOTES



EDITORS NOTES

Participants must provide their own seconds. At least two are recommended. Failure to comply with this rule may lead to disqualification. Appropriate training for Comrades is recommended for this race - with the Comrades taken as a training run. The Washie is like any of life’s great challenges; if the preparation has been careful and meticulous there is no need to fear the ‘Double Comrades'. The organisers recommend reflective and protective equipment such as weatherproofs, goggles, gloves, a balaclava and lip-balm.

Bring several towels and fresh T-shirts to change into. A supply of warm drinks is also advisable. The organisers provide an overview of the route, including a profile and for the last 20 kilometres every kilometre is marked. To qualify for the Washie you must complete at least one marathon in five hours in the 12 months before the race. To cope with the difficulties of covering the distance during the night the race is run on the Friday closest to the full moon in July. This moon has become known as the ‘Washie Moon’ among the runners in the area. This event was started by Buffalo club member Lionel Whitfield in honour of his father, Washington. The Washie is the oldest 100 miler in South Africa and turns 44 in 2021.



Time Limit: 26:00

Finishers: 40

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