South Africa's Toughest River Marathon

General Information:
1. The total distance of the race is 73.1km.
2. The race starts on Saturday 31 October 2009 at the "Vaal Dam Wall" at 09h00. The first day ends 35.8km downstream at "Three Rivers". Day two starts at "Eden Manor" at 08h00 and ends 37.3km downstream at "Likkewaan Canoe Club, Parys". Reverse order start.
3. Registration is at the start from 07h30.
4. All competitiors must report at the batch camps 30 minutes before the allotted time, before taking to the water. The K2s start first, then K1s. There will be a pre-race briefing before the race on both days.
5. Prize giving 13h00 at "Likkewaan Canoe Club" on day two.
6. Water level: To be advised by Race Organisers.
7. Cash prizes for K2s only - must be present to collect prizes.
8. Official photographers for the race to be advised.

Entry Fees:
Seniors - R320 per paddler | Juniors R180 per paddler

Prize Money:
Prize money to all category winners.

Event Clothing:
All entries will receive race clothing. In addition to this, clothing for seconds can be ordered online from the website on request, send your orders to: orders@vaalcanoemarathon.co.za

Late Registration Fees:
No late registration fees will be charged, entries close 27th October 2009. No entries will be accepted after Tuesday 27th October 2009. Seeding will be done in accordance with the national results. Batches will be available on Friday morning 30th October 2009.

Pete Rossouw (Race Coordinator)
082 895 8129