No under 18s

Batrun 2025

Sat Mar 1, 19:00 - Sun Mar 2, 05:00

Gardens Tech Rugby Club

ABOUT

BATRUN 2025 PRESENTED BY UTCT


THE EVENT:

UTCT presents The 21st edition of Batrun on Saturday 01 March 2025.  

The Batrun is held annually in late February or March during the warmer summer months for runners who enjoy the magic of the mountain at night with a group of like-minded runners. Non-competitive, party-mood, good time to be had by all.  

The event is a night run/hike within the City Bowl section of Table Mountain National Park. The challenge of this event is to complete the three summits (Devil’s Peak, Maclear’s Beacon and Lion’s Head) in the dark in a special atmosphere that exists on the mountain at night above the city. 


THE HISTORY:

The first BATRUN was held in 2002 and started from the V&A Waterfront. A small group of nutters arranged by Michelle Santilhano set out to conquer Cape Town's three peaks in the dead of the night. The mist came down after Maclear's and only a handful of folk led by Christo Steyn did Lion's Head (in zero viz), arriving back at the Waterfront as the sun was rising.

In 2003, a more "organised" approach was led by Andre Proctor and Andrea Pulfrich, with only a small party starting and ending at Kloof Nek. 2016 saw a slight change in proceedings with the race moving its start/finish venue to the Gardens Rugby Club situated at the foot of Table Mountain. 

In 2019 the Bat was cut short by 10km and the Sprint Edition happened. Shortly thereafter the event was denied a permit to run at night on Table Mountain. In 2022 we were given the green light to run Batrun again. A big thank you to Friends of Table Mountain for the help and to the TMNP for being open to allowing this iconic event to take place. 2025 will see in the event’s 21th edition. Nobody forgets what Batrun is but few can describe it, so best you experience it.  


PRICING:

R1 550 per runner / R50 goes to FOTM



TERMS & CONDITIONS

BY PROCEEDING WITH REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW.

 

In consideration of Summit Events Pty Ltd (the “Event Organisers”) accepting my participation in Batrun to be held on Saturday 01 March 2025 (the “Event”), I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.

 

I acknowledge that participating in the Event is a dangerous activity that takes place at night and that by such participation I am exposed to certain risks. I acknowledge that the enjoyment of trail running is derived in part from the inherent risks and exertion beyond the accepted safety of life at home or at work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and is a reason for my participation in the Event.


I have read and understood the rules and regulations relating to the Event:


  • I also agree that if I am injured or my property is damaged I will bring no claim, legal or otherwise, against the Event Organisers and/or SANParks in respect to that injury or damage.
  • I agree to Summit Events entering my personal details in the entry form into a database that will be used for the administration of the Event and which may be used for future marketing and promotion of Summit Events.
  • I agree to allow my name, results, photographs, videos, multimedia or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by Summit Events, the sponsors, or assigns without payment or compensation.
  • I agree to abide by the Event rules, carry all mandatory gear at all times and follow the directions of all Event officials. Failing to do so can result in time penalties or disqualification.
  • I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident, which may occur while I am travelling to or from the event, during the event, or while I am on the premises of the event and the race route, including Registration Venues and the event Aid Stations. 
  • I also am aware of and assume all risks associated with participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effects due to weather, wildfires, traffic incidents, and conditions related to dangerous terrain.
  • I acknowledge that the Event Organiser may be unable to go ahead with the event due to circumstances beyond their control and that the Event Organiser has the right to cancel or postpone the Event.  These circumstances include but are not limited to the following:
  • An ‘Act of God’ such as but not limited to pandemics, fires, explosions, earthquakes, drought, tidal waves and floods;
  • Extreme weather conditions;
  • Participant and spectator safety considerations;
  • War, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), invasion, an act of foreign enemies, mobilisation, requisition, or embargo;
  • Rebellion, revolution, insurrection, or military or usurped power, or civil war;
  • Contamination by radio-activity from any nuclear fuel, or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel, radio-active toxic explosive, or other hazardous properties of any explosive nuclear assembly or nuclear component of such assembly;
  • Riot, commotion, strikes, go-slows, lock outs or disorder; 
  • Acts or threats of terrorism; or 
  • Other unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the Event against which it would have been unreasonable for the affected party to take precautions and which the affected party cannot avoid even by using its best efforts.

I acknowledge that in any of the above circumstances my entry fees will be non-refundable.



ENTRY CANCELLATION & REFUNDS:


If a runner wishes to cancel their entry of their own accord, Summit Events requires written confirmation on or before the following dates to [email protected].

 

  • 50% before 15 February 2025.
  • 0% from 16 February 2025 onwards.
  • No deferrals are allowed.
  • Substitutions will be allowed from 17 to 23 February only. Substitutions will carry an admin fee. Email [email protected].


MEDICAL WAIVER:

 

I declare, as a condition of entry to the Event, that I will be sufficiently trained for this Event and that I am not aware of any illness, injury or any other physical disability which may cause me injury or death whilst participating in the Event. I acknowledge and understand that whilst participating in the Event:


  • I may be required to provide samples to the SAIDS anti-doping officials, and if I refuse to submit such samples it will be assumed that I am guilty and be disqualified;  
  • I may be injured, physically or mentally, or may die from various causes including, but not limited to, overexertion, dehydration, cardiac arrest, slips, trips or falls, exposed to wildfires,  accidents with other participants, spectators and road users, or accidents caused by my own actions.
  • I may be in a remote or isolated location where access to medical support may be limited and take significant time to reach me;
  • There may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport of me if I am injured;
  • I assume the risk and responsibility for any injury, death or property damage resulting from my participation in the Event.
  • I agree that if I am injured or require medical assistance, the Event Organisers can, at my cost, arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation as deemed necessary. I agree that I am responsible for my own medical and ambulance insurance cover.
  • I agree that if I am injured while running in the Event I cannot hold the Event Organisers and/or SANParks liable and that I am responsible for my own medical bills.
  • I may not participate using a race bib belonging to another runner.  If I am caught doing this, I acknowledge that I face disqualification from the race and that both runners will be banned from all future Summit Event races.
  • I may not give my race bib to another runner to use.  If we are caught, I acknowledge that both runners will be banned from all future Summit Event races.


I will declare the following medical information to the Event Organisers during registration in the medical space:


  • any medical history and/or pathology, in particular, those which may increase risk during the sport
  • the regular use of treatments and medicines during the 15 days prior to the start of the race


I accept that I may be asked to obtain a Medical Certificate from a Specialist clearing myself specifically for the Event, and that further medical evaluation by the Event Medical team may be necessary. I accept that a negative decision to partake in the event by the Event Medical Team is final. The medical information declared on the health space is accessible only to the Medical and Event Organisers.

In the event that I become aware of any medical condition or impairment, or am otherwise sick or injured prior to or during the Event, I will withdraw from the Event.


I hereby provide informed consent that my medical, training, race performance, and injury information may be used by Summit Events and their nominated research partners for research purposes only.  I further understand and acknowledge that all analysed, researched or published information will remain anonymous, and will be treated and handled with the utmost confidentiality.


I ACCEPT THESE TERMS


DIRECTIONS

Batrun 2025
Gardens Tech Rugby Club
Montreal Ave, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001
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