Inaugural Edition — 5 September 2027

Cape100 is a 100 kilometre point-to-point road ultra from Hermanus to Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Cape100 is affiliated with Boland Athletics and is conducted under the applicable rules and regulations of Athletics South Africa (ASA) and World Athletics, together with these Cape100 Rules & Regulations.

By entering and participating in Cape100, every athlete agrees to comply with these Rules & Regulations, the Cape100 Entry Terms & Conditions, applicable governing-body rules, instructions issued by race officials, and any supplementary race instructions communicated by the organisers.

Where required for safety, regulatory, operational or other legitimate event purposes, Cape100 reserves the right to amend these Rules & Regulations. Material changes will be communicated to affected athletes.

1. ENTRY & ELIGIBILITY

1.1 Entry

Entry into Cape100 must be completed through the official Cape100 entry platform.

An entry is only confirmed once the athlete has completed the required registration process and the applicable payment requirements have been successfully satisfied.

Entries are subject to availability and the published Cape100 entry allocation.

Cape100 reserves the right to refuse or cancel an entry where an athlete does not satisfy the applicable entry, eligibility, licensing, qualification, medical or regulatory requirements.

1.2 Minimum age

Athletes must be 20 years or older on 5 September 2027 to participate in Cape100.

1.3 South African athletes

South African athletes must be members of an ASA-affiliated athletics club and must hold a valid permanent Athletics South Africa (ASA) licence for 2027 in order to participate in Cape100.

Temporary licences will not be accepted.

An athlete may enter Cape100 before obtaining their applicable 2027 permanent ASA licence, provided that their valid club membership and permanent ASA licence details are supplied by the applicable Cape100 athlete-information deadline.

Failure to provide the required club and permanent ASA licence information by the applicable deadline may result in the athlete being ineligible to start Cape100.

1.4 Rest of Africa & International athletes

Rest of Africa and International athletes are not required to hold a South African ASA licence or belong to a South African athletics club, unless otherwise required under applicable governing-body rules.

They must comply with the applicable World Athletics, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Boland Athletics requirements for foreign athletes participating in a sanctioned South African road race.

Where applicable, athletes may be required to provide proof of registration or licensing with their national athletics federation, federation approval or other documentation required by Cape100 or the applicable governing authority.

All required documentation must be supplied by the applicable Cape100 athlete-information deadline.

1.5 Athlete information

Athletes are responsible for ensuring that all information supplied during registration is complete and accurate.

This includes, where applicable:

→ Identity and date of birth
→ Contact details
→ Emergency contact details
→ Medical information
→ Club membership
→ ASA licence information
→ Qualifying performance
→ Nationality and residency information

Providing false or deliberately misleading information may result in cancellation of the entry, disqualification and/or referral to the appropriate governing body.

2. QUALIFICATION

2.1 Qualification requirement

All Cape100 athletes must satisfy the published Cape100 qualification requirement.

Athletes are not required to have qualified before entering Cape100.

An athlete may first secure an entry and subsequently complete their qualifying race during the Cape100 qualifying period.

2.2 Qualifying performance

To be eligible to start Cape100, an athlete must complete an officially timed 42.2 kilometre road marathon in 4:59:59 or faster between 1 January 2026 and 31 May 2027.

The qualifying result must be capable of verification through official published race results.

Personal GPS activities, including Garmin, Strava or similar records, will not be accepted as qualifying performances.

2.3 Submission

Athletes must submit their qualifying performance through the prescribed Cape100 process by 7 June 2027.

Cape100 reserves the right to verify any submitted qualifying performance with the race organiser, timing provider, athletics federation or other relevant authority.

2.4 Failure to qualify

Securing an entry does not exempt an athlete from the qualification requirement.

An athlete who fails to submit an accepted qualifying performance by the applicable deadline will not be eligible to start Cape100.

The consequences applicable to the entry and any payments made will be governed by the Cape100 Entry Terms & Conditions.

3. ENTRY CATEGORIES & FIELD

Cape100 may provide separate entry categories and pricing for:

→ South African Athlete Entry
→ Rest of Africa Athlete Entry
→ International Athlete Entry

Entry categories are determined according to the athlete's applicable permanent residency, as specified during the entry process.

The inaugural Cape100 field is limited to the number of entries approved and published by Cape100 and the relevant authorities.

Entries are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the applicable Priority Entry and Public Entry allocations.

No athlete may participate without a valid Cape100 entry.

4. ENTRY CHANGES, WITHDRAWALS & SUBSTITUTIONS

A Cape100 entry belongs only to the athlete whose details are registered against that entry.

Race numbers may not be sold, exchanged, duplicated, transferred or given to another person outside an official Cape100 substitution or transfer process.

Where substitutions or transfers are permitted, they must be completed through the official Cape100 process and within the published substitution period.

Cape100 may charge an administration fee for approved substitutions or entry changes.

Any person who competes using another athlete's race number may be disqualified.

Any athlete who knowingly provides their race number to another person may also be subject to disciplinary action.

Withdrawal, refund, deferral and substitution conditions will be governed by the applicable Cape100 Entry Terms & Conditions.

5. RACE REGISTRATION & RACE PACK COLLECTION

All athletes must complete the required Cape100 pre-race registration process.

Athletes must collect their race pack during the published registration period and must provide the identification and documentation required by Cape100.

Cape100 may require athletes to personally complete certain registration, identity, licence, qualification or medical verification procedures.

Athletes are responsible for checking their race pack and reporting any errors before leaving registration.

No athlete may start Cape100 without completing all mandatory registration requirements.

6. RACE NUMBERS & TIMING

Every athlete must wear their official Cape100 race number as instructed by the organisers.

Race numbers must:

→ Be clearly visible
→ Be worn in the prescribed position
→ Not be cut, folded or altered in a manner that obscures required information
→ Not be transferred to another athlete
→ Retain any integrated timing device or timing chip

Athletes must cross all mandatory timing points on the course.

Failure to record at required timing locations may result in investigation and, where the athlete's completion of the prescribed course cannot be verified, disqualification or removal from the official results.

6.1 Permanent Cape100 numbers

Every Cape100 athlete is allocated a permanent Cape100 number upon their first entry into Cape100.

That permanent number remains associated with the athlete for future Cape100 editions, subject to the Cape100 permanent-number policy.

A new physical race number may be issued for each edition.

Permanent Cape100 numbers may not be sold, transferred or assigned to another athlete.

Where an entry is officially substituted, the permanent number allocated to the original entrant remains associated with that athlete and does not transfer to the incoming athlete.

6.2 Founding Members

Every athlete who starts the inaugural Cape100 on 5 September 2027 becomes a Cape100 Founding Member for life.

Purchasing an entry alone does not confer Founding Member status.

Founding Members retain their permanent Cape100 number and will be distinguished by the official Cape100 black Founding Member race number when participating in future Cape100 editions, subject to the applicable Founding Member terms.

Where an inaugural entry is substituted, Founding Member status attaches to the athlete who actually starts the inaugural Cape100.

7. START & RACE PROCEDURE

Athletes must start in their allocated start group, batch or seeding area where applicable.

Start procedures, batch allocations and official start times will be communicated before Race Day.

Athletes must comply with all instructions issued by Cape100 officials, referees, marshals, medical personnel, traffic officials, law-enforcement officials and other authorised event personnel.

An athlete instructed to stop or retire from the race by an authorised race or medical official must do so.

8. COURSE

Athletes must complete the official Cape100 course in its entirety.

Athletes may not:

→ Take shortcuts
→ Leave the prescribed route to gain an advantage
→ Use any form of unauthorised transport
→ Deliberately miss a timing point
→ Re-enter the course after withdrawing
→ Receive assistance that gives them an unfair advantage

Athletes must follow all route signage and instructions from officials and marshals.

If an athlete unintentionally leaves the course, they must return to the point at which they left the prescribed route before continuing.

Cape100 reserves the right to alter the course, start arrangements, finish arrangements or other operational aspects of the race where required by safety, weather, emergency, traffic, authority or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organisers.

9. AID STATIONS, HYDRATION & NUTRITION

Cape100 will provide official water points and aid facilities along the route.

The final number, locations and services available at official water points and aid stations will be published in the Cape100 Race Guide.

Athletes may consume nutrition and hydration supplied by Cape100 and may carry their own nutrition and hydration.

Athletes must comply with any specific rules communicated regarding personal refreshments, athlete support and the designated areas in which outside support may be provided.

10. SECONDING & OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE

Unless expressly authorised by Cape100, mobile seconding is prohibited.

No supporter, second, coach or other person may drive, cycle, run or otherwise move alongside an athlete to provide continuous assistance or pacing.

Support may only be provided at locations and in the manner expressly designated by Cape100.

Athletes may not receive assistance that provides an unfair competitive advantage or compromises athlete or road safety.

11. PACING

Only pacing arrangements expressly authorised by Cape100 are permitted.

An athlete may not be accompanied or paced by a person who is not a legitimate participant in the race or otherwise officially authorised by Cape100.

Unauthorised pacing may constitute outside assistance and may result in a penalty or disqualification.

12. MEDICAL & ATHLETE SAFETY

Each athlete is responsible for ensuring that they are sufficiently trained, medically fit and physically capable of completing a 100 kilometre road ultra.

Cape100's appointed medical personnel have authority to assess athletes during the Event.

Where an authorised medical practitioner determines that continuing would create an unacceptable medical or safety risk, the athlete may be instructed to stop.

An athlete instructed to withdraw by authorised medical personnel must comply.

Cape100 may require athletes to disclose relevant medical information before Race Day where reasonably necessary for event safety.

Athletes must immediately notify race officials or medical personnel where they become aware of another athlete requiring urgent assistance.

13. CUT-OFFS

Cape100 has an overall race time limit and intermediate cut-offs along the route.

The official intermediate cut-off locations and times will be published in the Cape100 Race Guide and communicated to athletes before Race Day.

Athletes who fail to reach a designated cut-off point within the required time may be instructed to retire from the race and may not continue on the closed race route.

An athlete who fails to comply with a cut-off instruction may be disqualified and will no longer be regarded as participating within the sanctioned Cape100 event.

Cape100 may amend cut-off locations or times if the course, start time, safety plan or operational requirements change.

14. OFFICIAL FINISHERS

To be recognised as an official Cape100 finisher, an athlete must:

→ Start the race legitimately
→ Complete the full prescribed 100 kilometre course
→ Record at the required timing points
→ Cross the official finish line
→ Finish within the applicable race time limit
→ Comply with these Rules & Regulations

Only official finishers are entitled to receive the Cape100 Finisher Medal and an official Cape100 finishing result.

15. ATHLETE CONDUCT

Athletes must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with fair competition, athlete safety and respect for other participants, officials, volunteers, spectators, residents and members of the public.

Abusive, threatening, discriminatory, dangerous or deliberately obstructive conduct may result in removal from the Event, disqualification and/or further disciplinary action.

Athletes must comply with all reasonable instructions from authorised event personnel.

16. PROHIBITED CONDUCT & EQUIPMENT

Athletes may not:

→ Use another person's race number
→ Duplicate a race number
→ Participate without a valid entry
→ Receive unauthorised pacing or assistance
→ Use wheeled or motorised assistance
→ Carry equipment presenting a danger to others
→ Obstruct another athlete
→ Deliberately interfere with timing equipment
→ Take shortcuts
→ Continue after being formally withdrawn by an authorised official

Animals may not accompany athletes on the course.

16.1 Headphones & audio devices

The use of headphones, earphones, bone-conduction headphones or any other personal audio device while participating in Cape100 is prohibited.

Athletes must remain fully aware of traffic, other road users, race officials, emergency vehicles, fellow athletes and instructions issued along the route.

Use of a prohibited audio device may result in a penalty or disqualification in accordance with these Rules & Regulations and the applicable governing-body rules.

Athletic shoes and other competition equipment must comply with the applicable ASA, Boland Athletics and World Athletics rules in force on Race Day.

17. LITTERING & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Cape100 has a zero-tolerance approach to deliberate littering.

Athletes must dispose of cups, wrappers, bottles, packaging and other waste only in designated waste areas or receptacles.

Where no receptacle is immediately available, athletes must retain their waste until reaching the next designated disposal point.

Intentional littering may result in a warning, penalty or disqualification and may be referred to the applicable governing authority.

Athletes must respect the communities, public roads, coastline and environmentally sensitive areas through which Cape100 passes.

18. CLUB COLOURS, ATHLETE APPAREL & ADVERTISING

South African athletes must comply with applicable ASA and Boland Athletics rules concerning club colours, licences, competition apparel and advertising.

International and Rest of Africa athletes must comply with the applicable rules governing competition attire and advertising.

Athletes competing for club, age-category or other applicable prizes must ensure that their apparel and race-number display comply with the applicable competition rules.

Individual athlete sponsorship and advertising must comply with the applicable World Athletics and ASA advertising regulations.

19. ANTI-DOPING

Cape100 is subject to the applicable anti-doping rules and procedures governing sanctioned athletics competition in South Africa.

Athletes may be selected for doping control.

Any athlete selected for testing must comply with the instructions of authorised anti-doping officials.

Therapeutic Use Exemptions remain the responsibility of the athlete and must comply with the applicable anti-doping requirements.

20. RESULTS, PRIZES & CATEGORIES

Official results will be determined using the timing methodology and competition rules approved for Cape100.

Prize categories, age categories, team competitions and prize money, where applicable, will be published separately before Race Day.

Athletes must satisfy all applicable eligibility, licensing, competition and anti-doping requirements to qualify for prizes.

Cape100 reserves the right to withhold prize money pending verification of results, eligibility and any applicable anti-doping procedures.

21. PROTESTS & APPEALS

Protests and appeals relating to competition matters will be handled in accordance with the applicable ASA and World Athletics rules and procedures in force on Race Day.

Where required, protests or appeals must be lodged with the designated Cape100 race official or referee within the prescribed period and accompanied by any applicable fee.

The decision-making and appeal process will be administered by the appropriate race officials and governing-body representatives.

22. DISQUALIFICATION & PENALTIES

An athlete may be warned, penalised, removed from the course or disqualified for a breach of these Rules & Regulations or the applicable governing-body rules.

Conduct that may result in sanction includes, without limitation:

→ Competing under another person's entry or race number
→ Providing a race number to another person
→ Falsifying qualification, licence, identity or entry information
→ Taking a shortcut
→ Receiving prohibited assistance or pacing
→ Using headphones, earphones, bone-conduction headphones or other prohibited audio devices
→ Failing to obey an authorised official
→ Deliberate littering
→ Dangerous or abusive conduct
→ Interfering with another athlete
→ Continuing after an official cut-off or medical withdrawal instruction
→ Breaching applicable competition, anti-doping or eligibility rules

Cape100 may refer serious or repeated breaches to Boland Athletics, Athletics South Africa or another appropriate authority.

23. IMAGE, MEDIA & DATA

By entering Cape100, athletes acknowledge that photography, video, audio and other media may be captured during the Event and used in accordance with the Cape100 Entry Terms & Conditions and applicable law.

Athlete information will be processed in accordance with Cape100's Privacy Policy and applicable South African data-protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Relevant participant information may be shared with authorised parties where reasonably required for timing, results, medical care, safety, event administration or regulatory compliance.

24. EVENT CHANGES, INTERRUPTION OR CANCELLATION

Cape100 may alter the route, start time, cut-offs, race procedures or other event arrangements where reasonably necessary because of weather, road conditions, emergencies, authority instructions, safety considerations or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Organiser.

If the Event is postponed, interrupted or cancelled, the applicable provisions of the Cape100 Entry Terms & Conditions will apply.

25. GOVERNING RULES

Cape100 is affiliated with Boland Athletics and conducted under the applicable rules and regulations of:

Boland Athletics
Athletics South Africa (ASA)
World Athletics

Where there is a conflict between these Cape100 Rules & Regulations and a mandatory rule imposed by a governing authority with jurisdiction over the Event, the applicable governing-body rule will prevail.

Cape100 may issue supplementary race instructions before Race Day. Such instructions will form part of these Rules & Regulations where applicable.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These Rules & Regulations should be read together with the Cape100 Entry Terms & Conditions, Cape100 Athlete Guide and any supplementary race instructions issued by Cape100.

These Rules & Regulations are subject to change. Cape100 reserves the right to amend or update them where required by Boland Athletics, Athletics South Africa (ASA), World Athletics, relevant authorities, operational requirements or safety considerations.

Material changes affecting athletes will be communicated through the appropriate Cape100 channels.

The Rules & Regulations published on the official Cape100 website at the time of the Event will constitute the applicable version.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026