Constantia Village 15km 2023
Additional Info
Road Closures
Closures:
- Constantia Main Road between Spaanschemat River Road and Ladies Mile in both directions will be in effect between 06:00 a.m. and 06:45 a.m.
- The lefthand lane of the circle from Spaanschemat River Road towards Ladies Mile Extension will be closed between 06:15 a.m. and 07:15 a.m.
Disruptions:
- Traffic travelling northbound on Ladies Mile Extension (Tokai towards Constantia) will be disrupted between 06:15 a.m. and 07:15 a.m.
- The left lane of Spaanschemat River Road and Orpen Road towards Tokai Road will be partially obstructed.
- Traffic travelling on Firgrove Way will be disrupted in both directions at Soetvlei Avenue and Welgelee Road.
- Traffic travelling on Spaanschemat River Road will be disrupted in both directions at Willow Road and Muscat Way.
- Traffic travelling on Klein Constantia Road will be disrupted in both directions between Welbeloond Avenue and Croft Road.
- Traffic travelling on Ladies Mile Extension will be disrupted in both directions at the Intersection of Constantia Main Road.
- Traffic travelling on Constantia Main Road will be disrupted in both directions at the Constantia Main Road Entrance of Constantia Village.
Parking
Parking will be available at the start venue (the Constantia Village Shopping Centre) for about 300 cars and at the Constantia Sports Complex. Additional parking is available on Alphen Drive.
We ask that runners make use of the Doordrift Road entrance to the Constantia Village Shopping Centre and not the entrance on the Constantia Main Road.
Registration
Venue: The Constantia Village Centre Court (Opposite the Kauai)
– Thursday 9 March: 11:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.
– Friday 10 March: 11:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.
– Saturday 11 March (Race Day): 05:00 a.m. – 06:00 a.m.
Water Points
There will be three water points on the route:
- 5km mark along Spaanschemat River Road outside the Tokai Plantation which will provide only water.
- 10km mark on Airlie Place on the exit of the Neva Close Greenbelt which will provide Water and Coca-Cola.
- 13km mark along Croft Road on the lefthand side of the road which will provide only water.
Coffee
Coffee will be available at Vida at the Constantia Village Shopping Centre from 05:30 on Race Day morning. And at the Finish, Coffee will be available from BackAlley Coffee and Cuppa Joe’s.
The Constantia Village VOB 15km Road Race is traditionally held on the second weekend in March. The race shares a weekend with the Cape Town Cycle Tour with many runners aiming to do the double of the CV15 on the Saturday and the CT Cycle Tour on the Sunday. The current course was first run in March 2020 although the race has a more illustrious history allowing runners to experience a fast course in preparation for the Two Oceans Marathon and Half Marathon. The race is particularly popular among half marathoners looking to improve their seeding time for Two Oceans.
The gun goes outside the Constantia Fire Station leading to a fast first 10km. Two short hills follow before the course makes its way down to a rapid finish at the Alphen Common. The total elevation gain over 15km is 127m. The course records are 47:53 for men and 55:04 for women. While not being a flat route, the race is fast allowing for runners to achieve a PB or to use the race as preparation for upcoming races.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the race was run in a virtual format in 2021 with all proceeds donated to the Volunteer Wildfire Services.
Don't Forget Your Coffee
In Partnership with Jack Black, we’re calling on the running community to donate used or new running shoes to Jack Black’s Shoes for Good Campaign. These shoes will be donated to people who really need them, and in Cape Town they’ll be donated via the JAG Foundation. Donate at the Collection Points at Registration and on Race Day and stand a chance to win a prize!
Race Details
Date and Time
Location
Distance
15km
Elevation
127m
Max no. of particpants
3000
Entry Deadline
How to enter
– Online at www.racetraq.co.za. (Online entries close Sunday 5 March)
– At Registration by card, Snapscan or cash
– On Race Morning by card or Snapscan only
Race Registration
Venue: The Constantia Village Centre Court (Opposite the Kauai)
Thursday 9 March: 11:00 – 18:00
Friday 10 March: 11:00 – 18:00
On Race Morning at the Constantia Village: 05:00 – 06:00
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