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Sani Stagger 42.2km

Sat 12 Nov 2022 @ Premier Resort Sani Pass Golf Course, KwaZulu-Natal
Road Running
12/11/2022
Premier Resort Sani Pass Golf Course, KwaZulu-Natal
Spurgeon Flemington
Finish Time

WELL DONE TO ALL THE RUNNERS!

Race Details
RACE START TIME Price
Sani Stagger 42.2km 06:00 Pre Entry ZAR 490.00
Merchandise Purchase Only 06:00 Price ZAR 0.00
Registration
 
Registration 1
 
Friday Afternoon
Date
11 November 2022
Time
12h00 to 20h00
Location
UCC
Merchandise Available for Purchase
Please note that the merchandise shown below can be purchased when doing your entry online.  
  • Merchandise Image
    Cap - Sani Stagger
    Price: 210.00
  • Merchandise Image
    42.2km Shirt - Sani Stagger
    Price: 250.00

Other Information About Event

  • General Information

    42.2km INFORMATION

    Sani Stagger takes place along the 21 km gravel road of Sani Pass, on the magnificent scenic route between the Premier Resort Sani Pass and the Lesotho border post.

    The 42.2km Marathon starts on the Premier Resort Sani Pass golf course and runs 21.1km to the top of the Sani Pass at the Lesotho border and 21.1km back down again, finishing on the golf course.

    Total VERTICAL GAIN: 1,418 m

     

    Start Location: Premier Resort Sani Pass Golf Course

    Start time: 06h00

    Cut-offs:

    • 12h00 (6 hours) for Prize Categories

    • 12h30 (6 hours 30 minutes) for Medals


    NOTE: There is a cut off of 3hrs 45mins at the turnaround point. Runners not getting to the top by 9:45am will not be able to continue.

  • General Information

    QUALIFIERS

    The race route has been measured by an ASA and international registered course measurer taking the shortest route along the course. Please bear in mind that the route is rocky, and uneven in places and you may not be able to take the shortest route.

    The Comrades qualifying time is 4:50 and Two Oceans qualifying time is 5:00 hours.
    Please check each races criteria directly with the event organisers.

     

    PASSPORT INFORMATION

    Runners do not require passports.

    Runners only require passports if they are staying overnight at the top and they will then need to go through the South African and Lesotho Border passport control.

    During the race only ATHLETES and OFFICIALS will be given access via the SA Border Control.

    Should you wish to visit Sani Top, you will need to carry your passport and you will need to be processed through South Africa and Lesotho Border Controls. You may be arrested for illegal entry should you cross through the field and fences.

    NOTE: No vehicles will be permitted on the route unless authorised to transport runners. Please adhere to this rule so as to avoid disqualification

     

    ENVIRONMENT

    Sani Stagger takes place in the Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site.

    We urge all runners to empty cups etc. in the refuse bins provided throughout the route. This is a very serious matter.

    Runners found littering will be disqualified from the race.

  • Race Information

    ENTRY DETAILS

    42.2km ENTRY FEE TBC

    ENTRIES OPEN 4 MAY 2022, 9 AM

    IMPORTANT: 

    Entries will be processed via ROAG.

    Entry fees DO NOT include any apparel.
    Event apparel can be ordered and paid for at time of entry

  • General Information

    Licences

    As per a KZNA mandate, all 42km runners must be licensed and no Temp Licenses can be issued to 42km runners.

    We are very pleased to inform you that KZNA has decided to relax its new ban on 42.2km temp licenses for the Sani Stagger.  This means that all unlicensed 42.2km runners will be able to purchase a temp license at registration on the 11th November for R50.


    REGISTRATION: 

    Registration will be at the Underberg Country Club from 11:00 to 20:00 on Friday, November 11th. There will be no late Registration on the Saturday morning of the race. You will need to produce your ID at registration and you may not register on someone else’s behalf. This is for a number of reasons, including medical safety and Covid protocols.

    Parking at registration will be on the Cricket Field in front of the Clubhouse, please follow the signs and marshalls. The Country Club has a restaurant and bar and the local community will appreciate any support that you can provide.

     

    RACE APPAREL

    You will be able to collect all pre-ordered apparel at Registration. There will be a limited amount of additional apparel available for sale, both at Registration and on Race Day near the Start/Finish.

  • Refund Policy

    Refund policy is 90% until close of entries and then nothing after that except Medical Refund which is 60% and must have supporting Docs.

    Merch Refund is 95% until close of entries, after entries close there will be no more refunds.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT

The steepest marathon in southern africa!

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located on Sani Pass, Sani stagger is an out & back course that runs from South africa to lesotho, and back!

The course runs 21.1km up sani pass to the lesotho border post, and then 21.1km back down the pass to south africa.

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Sani Stagger is a festival of running with two road events (42.2km and 21.1km) and two trail events (38km and 21km). All events take place within the Southern area of the internationally renowned Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site and large swathes of this iconic wilderness are traversed.

RACE ENTRY INFORMATION
 

  • Entries are not refundable after the closing of entries date (14th October) and the transfer of entries is not permitted

  • Apparel is refunded at the full price less the ROAG commission/admin fee. No Apparel refunds after 14th October 5pm.

  • To request a cancellation please contact ROAG on +27 (0)31 261 2951 or by email at [email protected]

  • You are NOT allowed to sell your entry to someone else. If you do the entry will be null and void.

  • Proof of ID will be required at registration.

  • Entry fees do not include any apparel. Event apparel can be ordered and paid for until 14th October 5pm.

COVID-19 REFUND GUARANTEE

We are well aware of the uncertain times in which we live and how this can affect our ability to make decisions and commit to things such as events.

In this regard we would like to assure you that you can enter the Sani Stagger or Stagger Trail secure in the knowledge of a guaranteed 70% refund should the event be forced to cancel for Covid related reasons.

 

GENERAL RACE RULES
 

  • All entrants will have a timing chip on their Sani Stagger Race number which must not be covered / pinned through.

  • Minimum age limits are 16 years for the 21.1km and 20 years for the 42.2km

  • Minimum age limits are 16 years for the Stagger Trail 21km and 18 years for the Stagger Trail 38km

  • All entrants are to PERSONALLY collect their registration numbers, timing chips at registration venue, the Underberg Country Club

  • Registration packs will not be handed over to any third party. Registration packs are for athletes who have come to registration ONLY. Anyone withdrawing from the race and does NOT intend running will NOT receive the registration pack. We remind you that entries are neither refundable NOR transferable.

  • All entrants participate at their own risk and organisers and sponsors will not be responsible for any loss or injury incurred during or as a result of the race. The organisers and sponsors will not be responsible for any property lost or damaged on the course or in the changing area.

  • The event provides Medical Support for all runners. Should a runner require additional Medical Support, over and above that provided by the Event, this will be for the Runner’s personal expense

  • All medical / paramedic costs are for the entrants own account. The organisers will not pay these nor be responsible for the costs. All entrants will be personally required to sign an indemnity at registration. These may not be signed by a 3rd party.

  • Well stocked Aid Stations, with Nutrition and Hydration, will be provided along the 21.1km and 42.2km routes at an approximate interval of 3km

  • Aid Stations for the Stagger Trail runs are located as described on the website and route profile

  • No seconding whatsoever is permitted and you may be disqualified.

  • This is a World Heritage Site and no littering will be tolerated. Rubbish Bins are provided at the Aid Stations and please make use of them. No disposal of litter between Aid Stations will be permitted. IF YOU LITTER, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

  • Prize giving subject to Covid Regulations. Details TBC

  • All Finishers in all events will receive a medal.

  • Lunches, light snacks and drinks will be on sale at the Premier Resort Sani Pass. You are NOT allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the hotel grounds.

  • There will be no refund of entry fee nor any other costs should the race have to be cancelled for any reason beyond the organisers control e.g. severe weather conditions.

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