ROAG Sports Events Administration

Final race instruction mails have been sent to all competitors for the Hyundai Hillcrest MTB and Trail Run at Shongweni Cycling Club on Sunday.

If you entered and did not receive a mail, please check your personal details on ROAG and ensure you email address is up to date. Entrants can see their start batch by logging into ROAG and going to "My Profile".

QUATTRO ROAG SERIES POWERED BY MOMENTUM:

This event is the ninth and final leg of the 2022 / 2023 Quattro ROAG Series Powered by Momentum, with the 20km and 40km MTB races and the 10km and 20km trail running events counting towards points in the series for the relevant age categories. Riders points will count as per their 2022 age groups for this series.

This event is also the second leg of the Quattro ROAG KZN MTB Marathon Series with the same events counting toward points. Riders points will count as per their 2023 age groups for this series.

REGISTRATION:

Registration will take place from 05h00 to 08h00 only and will take place in the Durban Shongweni Club. Please ensure that you come through registration AT LEAST 45 MINUTES prior to the start of your race in order to avoid any last-minute rushes. Please enter Shongweni Club from the Kassier Road entrance.

MEDICAL INFORMATION:

All entrants are asked to update their personal information on the ROAG.org website prior to the event. Should there be an emergency, the first point of access for the first responders is your medical and emergency information in your ROAG profile. Please ensure at the very least your medical information and your emergency contact information is up to date and accurate.

TIMING:

All events will be timed and prizes will be awarded in the age categories for the correct relevant distances in the 10km and 20km trail runs, and the 20km and 40km MTB. This event will be timed by Elite Timing. If you do not have a timing sticker AND barcode you can purchase a timing sticker at registration for R10 from the Elite Timing table. You can get a new barcode from the Elite Timing table for free. Please ensure you have a timing sticker on your board and have the correct number on your board (exactly as per your ROAG number above). No timing sticker and your time cannot be recorded.

Please allow extra time if you need to buy a timing sticker. Cash only.

NUMBER BOARDS:

The ROAG MTB Boards and ROAG Running Bibs will be used for this event. Please make sure that you bring your board / bib to the event and ensure a sponsor sticker, batch sticker (you will receive both it at registration) and timing sticker is attached to your board. You will be able to purchase a new MTB Board for R50 and Running Bib for R20 at registration. You will be able to use these at future ROAG events. Please note, the purchase of boards, bibs and timing stickers is strictly cash only or via Zapper. There are no credit card facilities for this.

The race officials will not allow you to start without a number board.

Please allow extra time if you need to buy a board of bib

LATE ENTRIES:

Late entries will be accepted at registration with a small late-entry penalty fee. So, if your friends or family want to join you and take part in one of the events they will be able to enter. Late entries are via cash and zapper only. There are no credit card facilities for this.

SPECTATORS:

Please note that spectators are permitted but we encourage all spectators to follow protocols regarding social distancing and to remain masked at all times.

WATER TABLES:

Water tables will be present for the 20km and 40km events.

DIRECTIONS:

GPS Co-Ordinates: -29.797888432486637, 30.741009226983426

A map with a link to directions can be found at roag.org/events/event-info/3957 Please allow at least 40 minutes travel time from Pietermaritzburg (via N3), 30 minutes from Durban (via N3) or 55mins from Ballito (N2 & N3). Please be aware of roadworks on the N3 which may extend travel time. Please enter via the Kassier Road entrance.

CATERING:

The Durban Shongweni Club offers a superb full catering service with bar facilities. There will be a range of meals and refreshments on offer at the club throughout the day.

This is the #9 and final event of the Quattro ROAG Series Powered by Momentum.

It will also be the second event of the 2023 ROAG KZN MTB Marathon Series.