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Gondwana Moon Valley Marathon

 

Are you ready for a sporting adventure?

Lace up your running shoes for the Gondwana Moon Valley Marathon in Swakopmund on 18 March 2023. The event is open to all runners.
Please note that this event is a trail run. 
Registration starts on 17 February 2023. 
Registration fee is N$300.00 for the ultra marathon (±47km), N$250.00 for the half marathon (±21km), N$150.00 for the 10km race and N$100 for the 5km race.
The registration closes on 13 March 2023. Great prizes await you!
Terms and conditions below apply.
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Gondwana Moon Valley Marathon
18 March 2023 in Swakopmund

Trail Run Categories: Ultra marathon (±45km), half marathon (±21km), 10km, 5km

Entries open: 17 February and close 13 March 2023 at 17:00.
Entry fees: Ultra marathon N$300 | Half marathon - N$250 | 10km - N$150 | 5km - N$100 | Late Entries will not be accepted.

Pre-registration: 17 March 2023 at The Delight Swakopmund, corner of Theo-Ben Gurirab Avenue and Nathaniel Maxuilili Street from 13:00 to 19:00

Start: SFC Sportsgrounds, Windhoeker Street, Swakopmund
Ultra marathon starts at 07:00 / cut-off at 14:00
Half marathon starts at 07:00 / cut-off at 11:30
10km starts at 07:15  |  5km starts at 7:15

Prize-giving: 14:00 at SFC Sportsgrounds. There will be a bar and food at the finish line for guests to enjoy after the race.

More information: mvm@gcnam.com

Register & Pay
Runners in Swakopmund
Moon Valley Ultra Marathon 2023 trail map

Ultra Marathon

See Trail Map
Moon Valley Half Marathon 2023 Trail map

Half Marathon

See Trail Map
Moon Valley Marathon 10km trail run map

10km Trail Run

See Trail Map
Moon Valley Marathon 5km trail run map

5km Trail Run

See Trail Map

Great Prizes to be Won

The Gondwana Accommodation Value Vouchers can be used for any Gondwana property, except Klein-Aus Vista, The Weinberg Windhoek and Okapuka Safari Lodge. 

Ultra Marathon   
1st prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$12,000 for the men and women's category respectively· 
2nd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$10,000 for the men and women's category respectively· 
3rd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$8,000 for the men and women's category respectively· 

 

Half Marathon  
1st prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$10,000 for the men and women's category respectively· 
2nd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$8,000 for the men and women's category respectively· 
3rd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$6,000 for the men and women's category respectively· 

 

10km Trail Run  
1st prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$5,000 for the men and women's category respectively.· 
2nd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$4,000 for the men and women's category respectively.· 
3rd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$3,000 for the men and women's category respectively.· 

 

5km Trail Run  
1st prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$2,000 for the men and women's category respectively 
2nd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$1,000 for the men and women's category respectively 
3rd prize · Gondwana Accommodation Value Voucher N$500 for the men and women's category respectively

 

Lucky Draw


All finishing runners receive a participation medal and are entered into a lucky draw with great prizes (value vouchers).

Terms & Conditions

This serves as the official Terms and Conditions for the Gondwana Moon Valley Marathon, henceforth known as the ‘Event’. The event is scheduled to take place on 18 March 2023. Please take note that the date may be subject to change due to travel restrictions or additional force majeure measures as set out in this document.

The main organising party and host of the event is Gondwana Collection Namibia (Pty) Ltd. From this point forward to be listed as the ‘Organiser’.

Sponsors and supporting parties include:

  • Title Sponsor and Organiser: Gondwana Collection Namibia
  • Media Partner: Nova 103.5
  • Gold Sponsors: King Price Insurance
  • Silver Sponsors: StaminoGro, Norflex Gel, FlyNamibia
  • Bronze Sponsors: OSH-Med international

From this point forward to be referred to as Sponsor(s).

 
Event Entries

 

Entries will take place online, via the Gondwana Collection Namibia website.

 

Please complete all fields of the entry form.

 

The Organisers retain the right to expel any entry forms that are not completed correctly.

 

Entries open on 17 February 2023.

Entries close on 13 March 2023 at 17:00.

Late entries will not be accepted.

 

Additional information for the race can be requested by contacting the following address: mvm@gcnam.com

 

The Organisers encourage the minimum age of entry at 21 years and older. However, younger athletes are welcome so long as relevant medical certification is submitted.  

 

Participants are required to provide their Medical Insurance information in the entry form.

 

Participants are required to provide contact information for their next of kin/emergency contact person.

 

Entries are non-refundable.

 

 

Event Routes


Entrants to take note that this event is classified as a trail run.

 

The routes include a combination of jeep tracks, single tracks, as well as raw terrain (i.e. no track).

 

Routes will be clearly marked with directional signage or ground markings.

 

Route maps will be made available prior to the commencement of the event.

 

Please note that the Organisers reserve the right to modify/adapt routes at short notice, at their own discretion. Distances may be impacted by these modifications.

Registration

 

Pre-race registration to be done at The Delight Swakopmund,  Theo-Ben Gurirab Avenue, Swakopmund on Friday, 17 March 2023.

 

  • All participants are required to register prior to the Event start.
  • Registration packs and numbers will be handed out to participants.
Start / Finish


Please note that the Event day format is subject to change at the discretion of the Organisers.

 

Participants are required to report to the starting point 30 minutes prior to the indicated starting time.

 

Participants who do not complete their distance marathon by the indicated cut off time will be collected by the Sweep Vehicle and transferred back to the starting point.

 

Start: SFC Sportsgrounds
Ultra marathon starts at 06:30 / cut-off at 13:30
Half marathon starts at 06:45 / cut-off at 11:00
10km starts at 08:00 
5km starts at 08:15 

 

Please note that there are prizes available.  

 

Prize giving will commence at 14:00 at SFC Sportsgrounds. 

 

Hydration / Waterpoints


Participants are responsible for their own hydration and race nutrition, particularly when specific needs are required.

 

Water points with limited nutrition options will be available throughout the route, however participants are responsible for their own well-being.

General Rules

All participants are required to, at all times:
 
  • Practice good sportsmanship.
  • Be responsible for their own safety and well-being.
  • Follow instruction from Event officials.
  • Treat all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy.
  • Inform Event officials if participant chooses to withdraw.
  • Ensure familiarity with the route.
  • Participants are not permitted to participate with pets.
  • Participants are required to be punctual at all times and respect start and cut-off times.
Personal Equipment


Suggested equipment for all participants, include:

 

  • A hydration pack/water bottle

  • Race nutrition / Emergency nutrition

  • Sunblock

  • Buff or sun protection / hat

  • Salt tablets / electrolyte replacements

 

This is a trail race where the waterpoints will be further apart. Thus, we recommend personal hydration.

Environment

Littering
  • The event is set to take place across a pristine natural environment.

  • Littering will not be tolerated. Organisers reserve the right to implement a DNF (did not finish) for participant if they are caught littering during said route.

  • All containers, packages, any and all non-biodegradable items are to be disposed of responsibly in bins provided at water points or at the start and finish points.

  • This event takes place in Protected Nature Areas.

  • Participants are required to act responsibly during every route engaged in.

  • Participants may come across wild animals during the event. It is expected that participants will not engage the animals. Do not approach the animals head on.

  • Participants are not to feed the animals.

  • Participants are required to slowly move around animals.

 All participants are required to respect the environment for the full duration of the event.

Safety Measures


Participants are responsible for their personal wellbeing. It is crucial for participants to be aware of their personal limits and to listen to their body’s needs.

 

Participation in the Event is voluntary and engaged in at the participant’s own risk. The Organisers and Sponsors are not liable for any injury or damage/loss of property that may occur during the Event.

 

Furthermore, the Organisers, Property Owners and Sponsors are not liable for any legal or financial compensation due to injury, damages or losses incurred during the event.

 

Part of this Event does not take place on registered roads, and therefore participants are responsible for their own safety, and acknowledge and accept that certain risks are inherent to off-road events. Town sections will have traffic escorts.

 

Certain trails will have different consistencies than others, due to the varying trail types. These include but are not limited to;

 

  • Loose gravel and stone-based surfaces.
  • Uneven surfaces
  • Loose sand
  • Compressed sand (jeep tracks)
  • Overgrown pathways


In the event where a participant is injured, please request a fellow participant to notify the marshals at the closest water point or call the emergency support number. Relevant arrangements will be made to assist the injured participant. It is crucial that participants not continue on the trail and risk exacerbating an injury.

 

Participants are required to carry their cell phones (or similar) with them for the duration of every leg of the Event.

Transport


The Organiser and sponsor are not responsible for participant transport / transfers.

Visual Material


By Agreeing to these Terms & Conditions and entering to participate in this Event, all participants agree to feature in promotional material (photographic and video) that has taken during this Event.

Participants' Warranties and Disclaimers


By entering and partaking in this event, the participant;

 

  • Acknowledges and unconditionally accepts the aforementioned terms and disclosures of the Event as communicated by the Organiser, and undertakes participation in this Event at sole discretion and liability;

  • Indemnifies the Organiser, property owners, Sponsors and affiliates to the Event from liability for any and all personal loss, damage or injury suffered as a result of their participation in this Event.

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