Runners still hoping to secure places in the 2017 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon have until 6 March to obtain a substitution entry.
The substitution process allows a runner to officially take over the entry of an athlete who needs to withdraw from the race. However, runners are cautioned to follow the official procedure and not just hand their race number over to a friend.
“Each runner’s personal profile – which includes important medical and emergency information – is linked to his/ her race number, and the substitution process facilitates the linking of a newly issued number to the new participant,” said Carol Vosloo, General Manager of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC, organisers of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon.
“Not following the proper substitution procedure could have life-threatening consequences, as emergency personnel rely on the accuracy of the information linked to an athlete’s race number. Runners who simply give their race number to someone else – no matter how well-meaning – will face disciplinary action against both parties.”
Entrants have also been cautioned about potential fraudsters. With the high demand for entries – especially for the Half Marathon and Trail Runs – there are individuals who abuse the trust of runners by advertising invalid substitutions.
“We encourage runners to contact our Entries Team to confirm the details of the withdrawing runner or substitution voucher number first. Don’t be pressured into making any kind of upfront payment without first ensuring that the transaction is valid,” Carol added.
Runners are required to submit their qualifier, medical and running club details to their entries by midnight on 6 March. This is particularly important for Ultra Marathon participants who will forfeit their entry if they fail to submit their qualifying marathon results and 2017 running club information.
For more information, visit www.twooceansmarathon.org.za, or contact info@twooceansmarathon.org.za.
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