If you’ve missed out on one of the first 500 free shirts, you can still order this LEGENDARY race t-shirt when you enter on-line!
SHIRT ORDERS CLOSE
29 MARCH 2025
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COMRADES QUALIFIER
Qualifying for the 2025 Comrades Marathon is applicable as of 10 June 2024 till 5 May 2025. The 2025 False Bay 50 km Ultra Marathon taking place on 4 May is therefor a Comrades Qualifier for the 2025 Comrades Marathon! Race must be completed in 6 hours, 10 minutes. The event is not only a perfectly timed last long run in your Comrades preparation, but also offers an opportunity for runners to improve their seeding.
See Comrades website www.comrades.co.za for qualifying or seeding details. Monday, 5 May 2025 is the final date for submission of qualifying details for this year’s Comrades Marathon. Athletes are required to submit their qualifying race and time, running club details, provincial club license number and fill in the medical questionnaire. For all timing or results queries please email support@finishtime.co.za
The iconic point to point ultra road race from Kleinmond to Gordon’s Bay along the scenic Clarence Drive, proudly presented by Strand Athletics Club, with the assistance of the Hangklip Athletics Club.
ROUTE PROFILE & CUT-OFF TIMES
The False Bay 50 starts in Kleinmond, and runs along the scenic coastal road past Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kogel Bay, finishing in Gordon’s Bay. Temporary road closures will occur between Rooi Els and Gordon’s Bay. A fleet of sweep vehicles will be following the back runners and will be collecting runners from the cut-off points.
RUN “THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COASTAL DRIVE IN THE WORLD”!
BUS TRANSPORT TO THE START
When entering online, purchase your bus ticket to the start, available at R120.00,
should you require one.
Parking is provided at the Naval base sport facilities, across from the finish, at Gordon’s Bay Primary school, for those travelling by bus from Gordon’s Bay to the start in Kleinmond. Athletes using private transport to the start, can have their drivers and seconds, travel back to Gordon’s Bay, along the race route. However, because of the temporary partial road closure between Rooi Els and Gordon’s Bay, travelling will only be permitted in the one direction, towards Gordon’s Bay.
Buses will start leaving for the start from 04h00 and the last bus will depart at 05h00. Please don’t be late, and don’t forget your bus ticket. Unfortunately, there will be no buses travelling back from Gordon’s Bay to Kleinmond. Closing date for entries and bus tickets are 24 April 2025.
SECONDARY SPONSORS
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support the people that support you… MLV Inc!!
All marathon athletes and their family members qualify for a free testament on
presentation of their entry number.
MLV Inc also does litigation and all legal matters.
OUR CHARITY
PRODUCTS & SERVICES | PARTNERS & SPONSORS
LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT
REGISTRATION VENUES – SATURDAY 3 MAY FROM 10H00 – 16H00
SPONSORED PRODUCTS & SERVICES
ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS
OFFERING SPECIAL DEALS TO RUNNERS & THEIR FAMILIES
Kleinmond Tour Operator
The farm offers 5 4star self-catering Villas, 15km from Kleinmond for athletes and their families. Guests can book in as early as 10:00 and only need to book out by 15:00.
Offering special rates to athletes
Clarence Drive road works COMPLETED
Clarence Drive was finally confirmed open on 12 December, without any stop-and-go’s – first time in 15 long months. Appreciation goes out to all involved.
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