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LONGEST DAY 12-HOUR TRACK RACE
LONGEST DAY 12-HOUR TRACK RACE
ENTRY DETAILS
This event is strictly pre-entry. Entries will be accepted at the Collegians Harriers clubhouse every Tuesday from 17h00 to 18h00. Entries close two weeks before the race or on the date the 150th entry is received. Fax entries to 086-5322605 or e-mail to collegians.harriers@gmail.com.
LONGEST DAY 12-HOUR TRACK RACE
DIRECTIONS
Race Start Coordinates: -29.603890605871775, 30.390586853027343
Race Finish Coordinates: 0.0,0.0
LONGEST DAY 12-HOUR TRACK RACE
THE RUN
The race is run in three lanes around a grass track with the inside lane being reserved for walkers and the outside two lanes for runners. The lanes are approximately 333 metres long. Although the route is rated as easy, it can prove mentally demanding.
FACILITES
There are hot showers and a basic medical facility situated inside the Club building.
LONGEST DAY 12-HOUR TRACK RACE
ORGANISER
CONTACT PERSON
RACES BY THIS CLUB
| TYPE |
PROVINCE |
RACE |
DATE |
VENUE |
CONTACT |
NUMBER |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Duke of York 16 km Run/Walk |
01 January 2024 |
Bishopstowe Hall Pietermaritzburg |
Les Burnard |
082-7500822 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Longest Day 12-hour Track Race |
01 January 2024 |
Collegians Club 381 Boshoff Street Pietermaritzburg |
Les Burnard |
082-7500822 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Umgeni Water Virtual Race - Two days |
01 January 2024 |
Anywhere |
Les Burnard |
082-3367244 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Umgeni Water Marathon, Half & 10 km Run/Walk |
10 March 2024 |
Midmar Dam Howick |
Les Burnard |
082-7500822 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Duke of York 16 km Run/Walk |
01 January 2025 |
Bishopstowe Hall Pietermaritzburg |
Les Burnard |
082-7500822 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Umgeni Water Virtual Race - Two days |
01 January 2025 |
Anywhere |
Les Burnard |
082-3367244 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Umgeni-Uthukela Water Marathon, Half & 10 km Run/Walk |
09 March 2025 |
Midmar Dam Howick |
Les Burnard |
082-7500822 |
LONGEST DAY 12-HOUR TRACK RACE
EDITORS NOTES
EDITORS NOTES
The Longest Day celebrates its 24th anniversary in 2019. The record for the race is held by Obert Ngcobo who covered 143.99 kilometres in 2003. The women's record holder is Veronica Mahlati who ran 118.64 kilometres in that same year. A quality refreshment station will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own personal team. Participants who complete 100 kilometres in the event join the prestigious 100 kilometre club. The 1000 kilometre club is open to all who cover the distance over a number of years. The Hall of Fame inducts all who finish 10 events. Minimum Distances: 80 km for Runners and 60 km for Walkers
Time Limit: 12:00
Finishers: 100