28th Rotary Greatest Train Race on Saturday, 23 August 2014
The 28th Rotary Greatest Train race between Emalahleni/ Witbank and Middelburg will take place Saturday, 23 August 2014 – organised by the Rotary Clubs of Middelburg, Middelburg Cycad and Witbank.
Last year the road relay event drew nearly 22 000 participants in all categories – which made it the largest event of its kind in the country. More than 500 volunteers assisted.
The Greatest Train Race comprises a relay and individual race against a train along the R555 route.
Main sponsors Anglo American and Glencore will now be joined by local company GC Construction as main sponsors of the event for the first time.
Total distance:
28kms
Teams:
5 Participants per team
Start Time:
08:05 Walkers
08:00 Runners
Start venue:
Witbank Station, Emalahleni
Finish venue:
Middelburg Municipal Offices, Walter Sisulu Str., Middelburg
Important: No Baton = No Medals
Prize Giving:
Prize giving will take place at the Middelburg Municipal Offices between 10:30 and 11:30 on race day.
Bus Transport: Free of charge!
Buses to Changeover Points are available from 04:30 am to 06:30 am only.
NO EXCEPTIONS FOR LATE ARRIVALS – NO BUS, NO RACE!
Buses depart from Finish venue in Middelburg and Start venue at Witbank Station to changeover points.
Bus transport returning to Emalahleni from 13:30
Road Closure
The R555 (old road) from Witbank to Middelburg will be closed to traffic from 05:45 to 13:30 on the morning of Saturday, 23 August 2014.
NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RACE ROUTE WITHOUT A PERMIT.
Please make use of the buses provided to transport your athletes to their various changeover points.
Contact:
Rotary Greatest Train Race Administration Office
Tel: 08611 TRAIN (87246)
Fax: 013 243 1923 / 086 519 6997
Email: admin@gtr.co.za