5km Cathedral Trail

Entry Information

Online Entry Fee: 100.00 per person

On the day Entry Fee: R 130 per person

No refunds, but substitutions are allowed 3 days before the event. (Substitution fee of R50)

Alexandria 5km Files and Links

5 km 2024 GPX file
https://alexandriafarm.co.za/5km_2024.gpx

Race Information

REGISTRATION
Registration takes place Saturday 21 September 2024 from 05h00 at the Race Village on Alexandria farm.
Please make sure that you give yourself ample time to register – at least 1 hour before the race.
With a dedicated table for all online entries, registration should go smoothly as you did most of the admin online already – thank you for that!
​TIMEKEEPING
Aktief will do the timekeeping.
The results will be available throughout the day and will also be posted on our website.
RACE BRIEFING
The 5 km race briefing takes place 15 min before the race starts on Saturday morning. (08h45)
START TIME
The race starts on Saturday 21 September 2024 at the Race Village at 09h00 sharp.
RECOMMENDED RUNNING GEAR
Make sure you have all the correct gear on race day.
We recommend you have the following:
• Water bottle with a minimum of 500 ml water.
• Fully charged cell phone – emergency numbers will be on your race number.
• Take some pictures and share them with us!
NAVIGATION
The route is well-marked and there will be a sweeper. You can also scan the GPX file on your smartwatch or smartphone. Stick to the routes and avoid shortcuts. If you wish to discontinue running, wait for the sweeper or contact the emergency crew and someone will either redirect you or come and fetch you. Never go off route!
WATER STATIONS
There will be no water station for the 5kms race.
Runners must be self-sufficient for the day and no seconding is allowed.
MEDICAL
There will be emergency services on standby but participants must be fit, healthy and under normal circumstances, be able to complete the event safely without aid.
Should the race medic declare any participant unfit to continue, he or she must withdraw from the event.
Helicopter evacuation, any hospitalization transport or hospitalization, will be at the athlete’s cost.
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR SAFETY.
ROUTE OVERVIEW:
Distance: 5 km
Elevation: 70 m
The estimated time running at an average pace of 8 minutes per kilometre will be about 40 min.
The Cathedral trail is a fun and diverse route that everyone can enjoy running or walking.
RACE INCLUDES
Marked Route
Race Number
Time Keeping
Finisher Medal
Prize Money for the Winners
Goodie Bag
Beer or Soft Drink
Sweepers
Basic medical support for emergencies
RACE EXCLUDES:
Personal medical and nutritional requirements
Any snacks or performance nutrition during the event
Basic medical support is offered for emergencies but excludes helicopter evacuation, and any hospitalization transport, which will be at the participant’s cost.
PRIZE GIVING
Prize giving will take place at 13h00 – as soon as most runners are in.