FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ENTRIES + REGISTRATION
You can enter by following this link: https://facesadvendurance.howler.co.za/events/king-price-race-to-the-sea-2024-fd59/tickets
Solo R 1595
Team of Two Relay ( 2 Stage ) R 1900
E-bike R 910
Gravel bikes are allowed. Modifications to your mountain bike are welcome as long as these modifications are safe for yourself and fellow competitors. If you are considering rigid forks or hardtails bear in mind that there is a certain amount of corrugation on some of the roads. Although there are some tarred sections along the route, a road bike will not be able to handle the off-road sections on the route. hardtails bear in mind that there is a certain amount of corrugation on some of the roads. Although there are some tarred sections along the route, a road bike will not be able to handle the remainder of the route.
NO TRI-BARS ALLOWED
GPS devices are compulsory, you need to be able to navigate the route with the supplied GPS maps. Basic markings will be in place, with route marshals along the way at any danger areas. A GPS device is compulsory. If you have any questions regarding certain points, please contact info@advedurance.com
There will be no pre-registration or number pickup before the event. Registration will take place on the morning of the event at The Huguenot Memorial, Franschhoek. Please note, registration is compulsory.
All the details can be found here: https://racetothesea.co.za/the-route/
Every rider needs to have a new Pursuit number board with the QR-Code. You may order your Persuit board online via Howler and collect it at registration when you register on the morning of the event.
It is important to note that the new registration and timing system does not support the old Pursuit boards without a QR Code, so make sure that you purchase a new Pursuit board for King Price Race to the Sea.
When you arrive at the race venue the QR code on your Pursuit board will be scanned. If you ordered your Pursuit board online and still need to collect it, we will scan your Howler ticket with the QR Code on.
Simply log into your Howler account and you will be able to do the substitution by yourself.
Route files will be sent out to all participants sometime within the week before the event. All files will be sent through in GPX and Kml format. Please note that the King Price Race to the Sea route travels through privately owned land and pre-arranged venues where participants will not be able to travel through except on race day. Please respect that.
RACE DAY
At Franschhoek Huguenot Memorial Museum. You will need a GPS device to navigate the route to Hermanus.
The race will start at 07h00 am. It will be a batch start. Batches will start 5 minutes apart.
50-Miler will start at approximately 09h00
It is every rider’s own responsibility to transfer their vehicles between the start and finish. Solo Riders can catch the 4h15 shuttle to the Start from Benguela Cove to Franschhoek on Race Day.
The event cut off is at 18h30, but a rolling cutoff will be enforced throughout the day starting at Waterpoint 2. Riders must at least maintain an average speed of 13.5km/h in order to avoid being cut off. This is for rider safety.
Finishtime is our timing partner company. You will receive your result after completion. If you think you are a podium contender, please wait until preliminary results are out, to dispute any discrepancies.
Return to your nearest water point, or contact the Faces Emergency number on 066 2472123.
Wp1 at 30km
Wp2 at 50km (Goedvertrou wines)
Wp3 at 77km (Wolwekraal Farm. Also serves as Spectator Point and Relay Handover Point)
Wp4 at 97km
Wp5 at 117km
Wp6 at 136km
Yes. Separate podiums for male and female riders in each of their categories. Prize money amounts to over R36,000.00. Only applies to full distance riders. No e-bike prize category.
Prize Money
There will be a designated “Bag Drop” area at registration. There you can check-in your bag, receive a tag and collect it again at the finish. Bags will be transported via a shuttle service to Benguela Cove.
RELAY TEAMS
Two riders. The first rider will start at The Huguenot Memorial, Franschhoek and the second rider at Waterpoint 3. Rider 1 will be scanned in whereafter Rider 2 may start riding.
Rider 2 in a Relay team will drop off Rider 1 at the Start and then drive through to the handover point at Water Point 3. Rider 1 will hand over to Rider 2. Rider 1 will drive the vehicle to Benguela Cove and await Rider 2 at the Finish.
The handover point for relay teams is at Water Point 3. Here your timing chip will be scanned, and your teammate will start.
Yes. If a partner in a relay team doesn’t finish or complete the race, the remaining partner who does finish his/her leg will receive his/or medal at the end of that leg.
You cannot decide en route that you wish to complete the whole distance. Please inform the Registration staff at the start of the race of your decision to change your distance in order to update the race file. Failure to communicate your decision to the race office will lead to disqualification.
SPECTATORS
The spectator point will be at the halfway mark at Water Point 3. You can drop off your loved one at the start and proceed to the halfway point. Please note that the Franschhoek Pass will be closed for vehicles during the race and an alternative route need to be taken.
There will be toilet facilities available, as well as food and drink vendors.
SPONSORS + VENDORS
For any sponsorship requests, please contact lauren@advendurance.com.
For vendor requests please contact zee@advendurance.com