MUDMAN SERIES- EVENT STRUCTURE AND RULES
An event consists of a swim / paddle, cycle and run for a particular age group.
An event can be completed by an individual or by a 3 man team (e.g.: where one person swims / paddles, another cycles and a third runs).
Events are offered in either full or half-distance.
Prizes are differentiated for male and female competitors.
The ROAG MTB Number boards will be used so if you have a board please remember to bring it with you to the event!
RACE OPTIONS:
Full Distance
700 meter swim or 2.5 km paddle
20 km mountain bike ride
5 km trail run
Half Distance
350 meter swim or 1.25 km paddle
10 km mountain bike ride
2.5 km trail run
PLEASE NOTEIn 2019 the Epworth Mudman event does not include a swim or paddle leg. The Epworth event will consist of a run, cycle and run. The Epworth event will not feature the Dirtman option.
Event distances are as follows:
Full Distance
5km trail run
20 km mountain bike ride
3 km trail run
Half Distance
2.5km trail run
10 km mountain bike ride
3km trail run
All rules and regulations remain in full force and effect with regards to all other aspects of the event.
RACE INFORMATION AND RULES:
1. Bear in mind at all times that the Mudman Series is a fun event.
2. Two man and four man teams may participate and will receive medals, but are NOT eligible for prizes.
3. Only teams with 3 participants are eligible for prizes. A K2 canoe qualifies you as a two man team, and is therefore not eligible for prizes. An individual cannot compete in a K2.
4. Qualification for the Series prize requires entry into the SWIM FULL DISTANCE INDIVIDUAL category
5. The minimum age for the full distance event is 8 years of age (with an entered parent/guardian /responsible supervising adult).
6. The minimum age for the half distance event is 6 years of age (with an entered parent/guardian /responsible supervising adult).
7. Helmet and own bike is compulsory for the ride as well as life jackets and own canoe for the paddle.
8. Crop tops / T-shirts are compulsory for the run.
9. No wet suits allowed in the swim.
10. Bike boards are compulsory.
11. Organisers reserve the right to not award prizes in a category if there are fewer than 5 entries in that category. Athletes entering this category will be placed one age group higher until there are sufficient entries (minimum 5 in a category).
12. The idea of the event is to have fun - cheating is not permitted and will result in disqualification.
13. If you leave the course at any point you must rejoin the course where you left or else you are considered to have taken a short cut.
14. Please put your helmet on before you remove your bike from the transition.
15. All cyclists must wear a fastened helmet.
16. No cycling in the transition area.
17. Athletes need to be marked according to race requirements.
18. Canoes must have buoyancy.
19. Athletes must obey marshals and race officials.
20. No spectators are permitted into the transition area until after the event.
21. The Mudman Series has a NO REFUND policy in the event of a race/s being cancelled in part or in whole for whatever reason.
22. The Mudman Series has a NO REFUND policy in the event that an athlete or team opts to withdraw their entry for whatever reason.
23. All athletes on the course must have entered the event.
24. Series winners can be competitors from any age group, and are based on the best 3 results out of the 4 events in the full distance swim category. Points are allocated as follows:
20th place - 1 point
19th place - 2 points
18th place - 3 points
17th place - 4 points
16th place - 5 points
15th place - 6 points
14th place - 7 points
13th place - 8 points
12th place - 9 points
11th place - 10 points
10th place -11 points
9th place - 12 points
8th place - 13 points
7th place - 14 points
6th place - 15 points
5th place - 16 points
4th place - 17 points
3rd place - 18 points
2nd place - 19 points
1st place - 20 points
PRIZE CATEGORIES
Paddle / Cycle / Run
Event | Age group | Position |
Half Distance - Team | u11 | | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | u13 | (12 - 13) | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | u16 | (14 - 16) | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | u40 | (17 - 39) | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | 40+ | | 1 | |
Half Distance - Individual | u11 | | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u11 | | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | u13 | (12-13) | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u13 | (12-13) | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | u16 | (14 - 16) | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u16 | (14 - 16) | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | u40 | (17 - 39) | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u40 | (17 - 39) | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | 40+ | | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | 40+ | | 1 | M |
Full Distance - Team | u18 | | 1 | |
Full Distance - Team | Open (18+) | 1 | |
Full Distance - Individual | u18 | | 1 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | u18 | | 1 | M |
Full Distance - Individual | u40 | (19 - 39) | 1 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | u40 | (19 - 39) | 1 | M |
Full Distance - Individual | 40+ | | 1 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | 40+ | | 1 | M |
Swim / Cycle / Run
Event | Age group | Position |
Half Distance - Team | u11 | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | u13 (12 - 13) | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | u16 (14 - 16) | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | u40 (17 - 39) | 1 | |
Half Distance - Team | 40+ | 1 | |
Half Distance - Individual | u11 | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u11 | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | u13 (12 - 13) | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u13 (12 - 13) | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | u16 (14 - 16) | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u16 (14 - 16) | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 2 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 2 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 1 | M |
Half Distance - Individual | 40+ | 1 | F |
Half Distance - Individual | 40+ | 1 | M |
Full Distance - Team | u18 | 1 | |
Full Distance - Team | Open (18+) | 1 | |
Full Distance - Individual | u18 | 2 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | u18 | 1 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | u18 | 2 | M |
Full Distance - Individual | u18 | 1 | M |
Full Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 2 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 1 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 2 | M |
Full Distance - Individual | u40 (17 - 39) | 1 | M |
Full Distance - Individual | 40+ | 1 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | 40+ | 1 | M |
Full Distance - Individual | Overall | 1 | F |
Full Distance - Individual | Overall | 1 | M |
An event consists of a cycle and run for a particular age group. An event can be completed by an individual only – no teams.
Events are offered in only half-distance.
Half Distance
10 km Mountain bike ride
2.5 km Trail run
Prize Categories
Cycle / Run
Event | Age group | Position |
Half Distance – Individual | u13 | 1 |
Half Distance – Individual | Open (18+) | 1 |
1. Bear in mind at all times that the Mudman Series is a fun event.
2. The minimum age for the half distance event is 6 years of age (with an entered parent / guardian / responsible supervising adult).
3. Helmet and own bike are compulsory for the ride.
4. Crop tops / T-shirts are compulsory for the run.
5. Bike boards are compulsory.
6. Organisers reserve the right to not award prizes in a category if there are fewer than 5 entries in that category. Athletes entering this category will be placed one age group higher until there are sufficient entries (minimum 5 in a category).
7. The idea of the event is to have fun - cheating is not permitted and will result in disqualification.
8. If you leave the course at any point you must rejoin the course where you left or else you are considered to have taken a short cut.
9. Please put your helmet on before you remove your bike from the transition.
10. All cyclists must wear a fastened helmet.
11. No cycling in the transition area.
12. Athletes need to be marked according to race requirements.
13. Athletes must obey marshals and race officials.
14. No spectators are permitted into the transition area until after the event.
15. The Mudman Series has a NO REFUND policy in the event of a race/s being cancelled in part or in whole for whatever reason.
16. The Mudman Series has a NO REFUND policy in the event that an athlete or team opts to withdraw their entry for whatever reason.
17. All athletes on the course must have entered the event.
MUDSKIPPERS An event for children in various age groups ranging from pre-school to under-12.
These younger competitors can also participate in the Mudman events – accompanied, but not assisted, all the way by an entered parent / guardian / responsible supervising adult.
Mudskippers is specifically for children. The Mudskipper event, comprises a wade on the edge of the dam (Hermannsburg swims in a pool), a short cycle and a short run.
A medal, goodie bags and / or sweets may be given at the finishes but no prizes are given for the Mudskipper events.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PRIZES & PRIZE MONEY:
Total prize money for the series is approximately R32 000.
RACE GIVEAWAYS:
T-shirts to the first 350 pre-entries. Sizes on a first come first serve basis at registration.
MEDALS:
Medals will be awarded to all participants.
ROAG NUMBER BOARDS:
Please note that the ROAG bike number boards are used at all four events so please don't forget to bring your board! Should you forget or need a replacement board then a new board can be purchased at registration for R50!
KIDS ENTERTAINMENT:
All events within the series are family-orientated and offer entertainment/race options for all ages and abilities! The Mudskippers race option is specifically for the kids.
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
Food & beverages will be sold at the event. There will also be a tuck shop at the venue.
ACCOMMODATION:
Camping is available on the school grounds. There are 15 campsites that sleep a maximum of 6 people per campsite.
Contact 074 125 0054 for further information regarding the camping.