ocean2ocean

Next run: 14 April 2012

** Entry Form **

Start Time:
5.30am - Runners are requested to be there by 5.15am.for the briefing.

Starting Point:
Super tube water slide, Muizenberg beachfront.

Directions: 
Get to Muizenberg and make for the parking area at the Supertube water slide at the eastern end of the Promenade.

Grading:
Roughly 65% runnable, no real exposure, pack-run

Duration and Distance:
About 50 km:Estimated running time - in excess of 12 hours.

Note: This is an estimate and depends on the fitness and size of the group, weather
conditions and other variables on the day.

Equipment:

Note:
Weather conditions for some of the previous years’ runs have been very hot and also icy, wet, windy and misty. Even though we will be running as a group, each runner must be completely self-sufficient and ensure that he/she carries the following items:

  • Proper bladder / bag capable of holding a minimum of 2 liters of water and big enough for other equipment (beanie, gloves, tights)
  • Water / energy drink / munchies
    (enough for in excess of 12 hours)
  • Foul weather gear  (water proof)
  • Warm top  / windproof shell
  • Hat / cap / beanie / buff / gloves
  • Personal medication (if required)\
  • Torch / headlamp
  • Whistle & Space blanket
  • Sun block
  • Cell phone with fully charged battery

There will be at least one first-aid kit with the group but it is recommended you carry some basic requirements for your personal use.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS

Please be aware that this is a long day over a very challenging course and you need to be fit and confident of completing the distance. If it is apparent that you do not have the necessary degree of fitness or the required equipment the organisers may ask you to reconsider continuing either at Silvermine or Constantia Nek.

NB: There will be a kit check at the start. (Don’t pitch if you don’t have the necessary equipment!)

Furthermore, you will be expected to sign a Legal Liability Waiver at the start stating that you take part entirely at your own risk, and that neither you nor your estate, dependents, family or any other person will sue the Organisers, leader, Volunteers or any other person for any illness, injury, death, loos or damage to property, which may occur before, during or after the Ocean 2 Ocean.

Entry and Enquiries

email Dirk
email Barry

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Puffer Qualifier
The organising Committee of the Peninsula Ultra Fun Run 80km (Puffer) will accept the O2O as a qualifying ultra for those participants who complete the full distance of 50km