THE 23RD 1000 KM
500 KM / 5 KM CHALLENGE
GOING FORWARD WITH EVERY STEP! 2012 / 2013 SEASON
our charity partner
To All Runners and Walkers
We remain committed to the 1000KM / 500KM / 5KM CHALLENGE, a truly South
African tradition that has enriched the lives of so many. It is our wish that it may
prosper long in order to bring honour to the many athletes, who are the most fervent
lovers of the sport, by competing and challenging themselves regularly at races
throughout the country and abroad.
The 23rd 1000KM / 500KM / 5KM CHALLENGE season will stretch from 4 June 2012
to 2 June 2013. The entry fees remain the same and will be R50-00 for the 5 KM
Challenge and R250-00 for the 500 KM / 1000 KM Challenge. Entry forms are
available on request from 1000km.challenge@gmail.com .
In our 2011-12 Challenge season Wetnose Animal Rescue Centre received more
than R5000-00 from our big hearted challengers. This brings donations made by the
1000KM / 500KM / 5KM CHALLENGE over 22 years to more than R70 000-00. The
charity for 2012-13 will be “The Meals on Wheels Community Services Miracle”.
They will get a R10.00 donation from each entry received.
In the words of Mother Teresa: “If you cannot feed thousands of people, feed one.”
Our open face book group 1000KM CHALLENGE has grown to over 310 members
and we welcome you to join us and post your photos and comments.
Your friend in running
Tobie Reyneke
Email: 1000km.challenge@gmail.com
Fax number: 086 260 8447;
Face book Group: 1000km Challenge
Face book Page: 1000km Challenge
Website: www.1000kmchallenge.co.za
Entries until 10 June 2013: (5 KM = R50-00); (500 KM / 1000 KM = R250.00)
Method of Payment: Cash Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer:
Capitec Bank, Brooklyn Branch number: 47 00 10
Savings Account number: 129 151 7438 Account name: TJ Reyneke
(Please remember to put your name & surname as reference if you do a EFT.)
THE 23RD 1000 KM / 500 KM / 5 KM CHALLENGE
GOING FORWARD WITH EVERY STEP! 2012 / 2013 SEASON
THE 5 KM FUN RUN FUN CHALLENGE
All entrants of the 5 km Fun Run Fun Challenge must finish a minimum of 10 (Ten) 5 km fun
runs or a distance in fun runs and short races equal to or more than 50km to qualify as a
finisher and receive a special medal or button to be awarded after June 2013 at a prize giving
or handed out / posted.
THE 500 KM / 1000 KM CHALLENGE
Finishers will get a medal awarded after June 2013 at a prize giving / handed out / posted.
WALKERS SPECIAL INCENTIVE MEDALS
Bronze Medal – 500km
Personalized Silver Medal – 805 km (500 miles)
Personalized Gold Medal – 1207 km (750 miles)
Platinum athletes – 2512 km – Sum of bronze (500 km), silver (805 km) & gold (1207 km) will
get one Gold, one Silver & one Bronze Medal (personalized in some manner).
RUNNERS SPECIAL INCENTIVE MEDALS
Bronze Medal – 1000km
Personalized Silver Medal – 1609 km (1000 miles)
Personalized Gold Medal – 2414 km (1500 miles)
Platinum athletes – 5023 km – Sum of bronze (1000 km), silver (1609 km) & gold (2414 km)
will get one Gold, one Silver & one Bronze Medal (personalized in some manner).
NATIONAL & CATEGORY AWARDS
National Top 10 personalized trophies and national male & female age group achievements
(Senior, Veteran, Master; Grand master).
REGIONAL AWARDS
Certain regional awards will be given to regions taking into account number of entrants,
availability of races etc within the full discretion of the organiser. The 4 regions that will
receive regional awards as a region if there are more than 20 entries in the region will be:
Region 1: Central Gauteng & Vaal Triangle
Region 2: Gauteng North
Region 3: Boland, Border, Eastern Province, South Western Districts, Western Province
Region 4: Central North West, Free State, Griqualand West, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo,
Mpumalanga, North West Cape, North West North,
TOBIE & ELAINE REYNEKE TROPHY
This trophy is awarded to athlete(s) who inspire us through their determination, character and
example as participants in the 1000km / 500km / 5km Challenge. Entrants can nominate a
fellow participant with written motivation through out the challenge season. The organiser’s
decision is final.
AROUND THE WORLD TROPHY
This trophy is awarded to the athlete(s) whose total challenge distance goes around the
world.
PERMANENT NUMBERS AND SCROLLS
One completed 500 km challenge by a runner equals a half point.
One completed 1000 km challenge by a runner / walker equals a full point.
Permanent numbers will be given to
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All walkers who complete three 500km Challenges (three full points)
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All runners who complete three 1000km Challenges (three full points)
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All runners who complete six 500km Challenges (six half points)
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All walkers / runners who complete a mix of 500km / 1000km Challenges
to get a total of three full points.
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Double / Triple / etc. permanent numbers will be issued at discretion of organiser.
Various other special edition scrolls can be awarded according to the number of years and
distances completed at the discretion of the organiser.
THE 5 KM / 500 KM / 1000 KM CHALLENGE RUN / WALK FOR CHARITY
We will continue to support charity by donating R10-00 from each entry received.
RULES
 The aim is to walk / run 500 km or 1000 km in road races sanctioned by a
international, national or provincial road running association from 4 June 2012 to 2
June 2013 (in other words from Comrades to Comrades, but Comrades is not
compulsory). Trail, cross country and other races will be acknowledged within the full
discretion of the organiser, if they meet certain criteria.
 www.parkrun.co.za 5km events will be acknowledged.
 Fun runs are not allowed unless they are held under the auspices of a registered
athletic club or by a registered welfare organization.
 No time trials are allowed.
 You may not start a race before the official starting time.
 Races must be completed within the official cut-off time.
 You cannot claim “double races”. This means that you cannot claim two races starting
at the same time, even if you are able to finish both in the official cut off time.
 Honesty and integrity will be regarded as paramount. If any entrant is found to have
knowingly committed fraud or cheated, such an entrant can be barred from the
challenge at the discretion of the organiser. Such a person will lose his entry fee and
will not be entitled to anything including medals and prizes. The organiser has full
discretion whether or not to accept an event on a race list. Proof of race participation,
results, flyers, race distance, starting & cut-off times may be requested by the
organiser. Any complaints must be put in writing. The organiser’s decision is final.
ENTRIES
Entries are open from 4 June 2012 until 10 June 2013. (5 km = R50-00); (500 km / 1000 km =
R250-00). Method of payment: Cash deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
Capitec Bank, Brooklyn; Branch number 47 00 10; Savings Account number: 129 151 7438
Account name: TJ Reyneke (Please remember to put your name & surname as reference if
you do a EFT. Capitec Bank does not allow for references with direct cash deposits)
QUESTIONS & QUERIES
For full details on all aspects of the 5 km / 500 km / 1000 km challenge, please send us a
message:
E-mail: 1000km.challenge@gmail.com Fax no. : 086 260 8447
Facebook Group: 1000km Challenge
Please "Like" our Facebook Page: 1000km Challenge
Website: www.1000kmchallenge.co.za
HOW DO I MONITOR MY PROGRESS?
Upon entry, you will receive a race list and half the fun is to regularly fill in the details of the
races you have completed to monitor your progress. Enjoy the kick of watching your
kilometres grow!
1000 KM / 500KM / 5KM CHALLENGE ENTRY FORM
GOING FORWARD WITH EVERY STEP! 2012 / 2013 SEASON
Surname
First name
Identity number
Full birth date
Gender
Your ASA licence no.
Province
Club
Challenge Permanent
number (if applicable)
Years & number to 03-062012 of 500km (1/2 point)
and 1000km (full point)
challenges completed.
Long-sleeved shirt size?
Are you entering as a
walker or a runner or a
wheelchair athlete?
Are you entering the
5km, 500km or 1000km?
Email
Cell number
Telephone no. Home
Telephone no. Work
Fax number
Post address with code
I hereby agree to abide by the rules of the 1000 KM / 500 KM / 5 KM Challenge.
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _________________
(2012-13 entry)
Entries until 10 June 2013: (5 KM = R50-00); (500 KM / 1000 KM = R250.00)
Method of Payment: Cash Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer:
Capitec Bank, Brooklyn Branch number: 47 00 10
Savings Account number: 129 151 7438 Account name: TJ Reyneke
Send proof of payment to email: 1000km.challenge@gmail.com or
fax number: 086 260 8447