UB Marathon - Event Information

• Participants are advised to run in the direction of traffic and not against it.  

Parking

• Participant parking will be available within the UB premises.
• Parking adjacent to UB stadium and amphitheater will not be closed during the event.

* At 0430hrs, the UB circle to UB stadium road will be closed. From 0430hrs, the stadium will only be accessed through the Nanogang gate and/or other alternative gates around campus.

Medical Emergency Response

• Emergency Medical Assistance will be provided on race routes and at start/finish lines.
• Rapid Response Vehicles will be available at the Start/Finish and on race route.  

Hydration Stations

• Hydration points will be available at designated points along the marathon route.

Environmental care

• Athletes must discard or dispose litter into rubbish bins provided at hydration stations.  

Food and Drinks stalls

• There will be food and drinks sold inside the venue.  

Participant Rules and Information

• Participants to arrive at the start line 15minutes prior to race start.
• Race number provided must be worn on the front for the run.
• Walkers/Slow runners will line up behind Elite runners.
• Runners should follow route markings and follow instructions from Botswana Police Service and route Marshals.
• Do not bend, fold or cut your bib.
• Do not give your race number to someone else.
• Do not leave any valuable items in your car.
• No headphones allowed when running.
• Roller skates, bicycles, roller blades, dogs/animals not allowed.
• Runners are expected to respect each other. Foul language is not allowed.
• There will be portable toilets along the race route.