Senecio > Events > Fun run/walk/wheel '11

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Senecio is proud to present its fourth annual Fun Run (see last year's event) One of the aims of this year's event is to involve more people with a variety of disabilities from different communities to take part in the fun run. This in line with Senecio's vision to make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

Venue: Lourensford Wine Estate (see map)

Date: Saturday 3 March 2012

Time: Registration 7h00, Race starts at 8h00

Cost: Early bird: R30; R50 after 15 Feb / Children: R10; R20 after 15 Feb

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Online pre entries are recommended to ensure an early start on the day. Once you enter and pay, you will be able to print your number. This number will be used as proof of payment and must be pinned on your chest during the race. The same number will be used for the lucky draw. This will prevent the tedious queuing normally associated with a fun run. Pre entries close on 29 February. Late entries will still be accepted on the day. Cost: Enter early and save R20! If you enter before 16 February, the cost will be R30; thereafter it will be R50. Children under 12 will pay R10 before 16 February and R20 thereafter.

Route description

Walkers and Runners have a choice between 5 and 10km. The longer, 10 kilometre route includes some challenging hill climbing, whereas the shorter route is easier and suitable for all ages. As it is a working farm no dogs are allowed. The route provides a rare treat as you go through vineyards alongside the Lourens River with breathtaking views of the Helderberg Mountains on the one side and the ocean on the other. Water will be available on the route.

Wheelchair users using off road chairs are welcome to complete the 5km route followed by the walkers and runners. This gravel route contours through the orchards and vineyards with a comfortable downhill towards the finish. For wheelchair users in day chairs and power chairs, there is a paved and tarred route available through the beautiful wine estate which follows a different course and is flat and easy.

Wheelchair relay

Four participants take turns to complete a 400m relay substituting the usual baton with a wheelchair. This is not for people who normally use wheelchairs. It is not only fun, but elicit a healthy respect for persons with disabilities. The winning team will compete against a team of wheelchair users.

Relay starts at 10h00
No pre-entry is needed and there is not cost, but donations will be welcome.
Registration of teams will start 30 min before the event.

Prizes

There will be medals for the first 1000 to finish and the first three to finish in each category will be eligible for gift hampers. All participants can enter into the lucky draw which will take place after the wheelchair relay.

General Rules and guidelines

Online entries close on 29 February 2012 at 24h00. No late online pre-entries will be possible but entries on the day will still be accepted between 7h00 and 7h45.
According to ASA (Athletics SA) regulations children under 15 years may not enter in the 10 km race.
Please note that there is only one public access route into Lourensford Wine estate. Follow the instructions of the traffic marshals to ensure free flow of traffic and accessible parking for everybody. Your early arrival will minimise congestion.
Refreshments will be for sale.
The number allocated during pre entry online must be printed, and pinned to the front of your shirt during the race. The same number must be posted in a box after you have completed the race to enter for the lucky draw. Participants who enter on the day will receive their numbers when they register.
Participants must obey the instructions of the marshals and officials at all times.
Cut off time for all races will be at 11h00.
No private vehicles, bicycles or dogs will be allowed on the route. Exceptions will be made for people with disabilities using guide dogs.
There will be water points on the route but it is recommended that walkers bring additional water if the day is very hot. Remember hats and sunscreen.
All wheelchair users must supply their own wheelchairs. A limited number of off road wheelchairs are available to be used on the day. Please phone the Senecio office for more information and to book a chair.
The organisers reserve the right to allocated prizes at their discretion.
Photographs will be available after the event. The link will be posted on the Senecio website as well as the Senecio Supporters Facebook page.
Participants take part in the event at their own risk. Neither Senecio or Lourensford Wine Estate nor its officers or members accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage that participants may sustain whilst engaged in any activity while on Lourensford Wine Estate during or after the event.

The Senecio Fun run is an ideal event for young and old, fit and unfit as well as people with disabilities to participate together.
This is a fundraising and a disability awareness event. All proceeds go to Senecio Support for People with disabilities. Help us to make a difference.

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