Substitutions have been re-introduced for 2010. It is the runner's responsibility to find a substitute - both if you are not running or want to run. Substitutions, up- or downgrades will only be done between 4-10 March. After 10 March NO CHANGES whatsoever will be permitted.

The Substitution Process

This process needs to be followed from a medical safety point of view so as not to invalidate captured data, used by Disaster Management Services on race day. The runner that cannot run needs to fill in the Substitution Form and give it to the runner that is going to take over the entry. The runner that wants to run fills in the appropriate section on the Substitution Form and also the Re-entry Form. Both forms as well as the proof of payment for the R200 substitution fee needs to reach the Two Oceans Marathon Office before 10 March 2010.

The Entered Runner (to be substituted)

Runners that cannot run can sign their entries over to runners that missed the entry deadline. In order for someone to successfully take over your entry, you need to fill in and sign the first part of the Substitution Form. The entry fee of the original entrant will NOT BE REFUNDED under any circumstances.

The New Runner (taking over the entry)

It is incumbent on a runner to find someone that is unable to run in order to take over that person's entry. The Entered Runner is required to sign the entry over for substitution on the Substitution Form. The New Runner ALSO fill in particulars on the Substitution Form AS WELL AS the Re-entry Form.

Take Note

All rules, terms and conditions that apply for the original race entry also apply for substitutions. Runners substituting in order to run the Ultra Marathon must have qualified and belong to an athletics club in order to substitute. Substitutions can only happen in the same race, i.e. if a runner wants to run the ultra marathon, that runner must find a runner that cannot run the ultra marathon in order to substitute their entry. One cannot substitute a runner that has entered for the half marathon in order to enter the ultra marathon, or vice versa.

Downgrades

Runners that have entered the Ultra Marathon can downgrade to the Half Marathon. Please download the Re-entry Form below and fill it in. Attach proof of payment of the downgrade fee of R100 to it and post to us at PO Box 2276, Clareinch, 7740 to reach us no later than 10 March.

Upgrades

Runners that have entered the Half Marathon can upgrade to the Ultra Marathon IF they have qualified and belongs to an athletic club. Please download the Re-entry Form below and fill it in. Attach proof of payment of the upgrade fee of R150 to it and post to us at PO Box 2276, Clareinch, 7740 to reach us no later than 10 March.

Download the forms:

Substitution Form - Click here to download (size 65kb). AND Re-entry Form - Click here to download (size 48kb).

Forums

You can endeavour to find an entry or a runner to take over your entry at one of these running related forums: www.oldmutual.co.za/twooceansmarathon OR http://www.runnersworld.co.za/