Can I run with my dog, push a pram or race in a wheelchair?
Rule- South Africa
- Athletics South Africa
- ASA Rules 2024 onwards
- World Athletics rules
- Road running
- All ages
- 2026
- Runners
Under ASA Rule 33.10 and Rule 39:
- Animals: runners may not run with animals (dogs, birds, reptiles and so on).
- Prams and baby joggers: only if the organiser allows it and has permission from the traffic authority. You must start at the back and may be given a delayed start.
- Wheelchairs: where the organiser and traffic authority allow them, wheelchair athletes start in a staggered start before the able-bodied race. Racing (push-rim) wheelchair athletes must wear a helmet. Duo (pushed) wheelchair teams compete as a team, and the pusher must be a licensed, entered athlete.
- Guides: blind or disabled runners who need to be accompanied may only use guides who have officially entered the event.
- Able-bodied athletes may not take part in a wheelchair division.
Added 22 Oct 2026