Organiser
Tukio Gear (Pty) Ltd t/a Raid Race
Area Description
The Recce Raid is an epic Mountain Biking and Trail Running festival, set amidst the stunning landscapes of Mpumalanga. Spanning the Eastern Escarpment between Kaapsehoop and Dullstroom, this event offers participants an unforgettable adventure.
Traverse the Kwena Basin and the Belfast Highveld areas, encountering natural forests, plantations, and the enchanting Crocodile, Elands, and Komati rivers with dozens of tributaries and cascading waterfalls. Prepare to be captivated as the Recce Raid leads you through a series of iconic and breathtaking landscapes. From the unique Kaapsehoop biosphere to the majestic Dullstroom Highlands, and from the serene Ngodwana Lowveld to the picturesque Waterfall Boven midlands, this journey immerses you in one of South Africa's most diverse and scenic regions.
Embark on the Recce Raid adventure, where hidden valleys, dramatic gorges, tranquil trout ponds, and captivating game farms await. Prepare for an unforgettable experience that challenges your limits and ignites the human spirit.
MTB Raid events
| Event | Distance | Elevation | Start | Date | Time | Finish | Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTB 12 | 12 km | 250 m | Dullstroom | 27 April 2024 | 08h00 | Dullstroom | 2 hrs |
| MTB 40 | 40 km | 850 m | Dullstroom | 27 April 2024 | 08h00 | Dullstroom | 5 hrs |
| MTB 60 | 65 km | 1 200 m | Dullstroom | 27 April 2024 | 08h00 | Dullstroom | 7 hrs |
| MTB 200 - Everesting 4424 | 200 km | 4 440 m | Kaapsehoop | 26 April 2024 | 08h00 | Dullstroom | 28 hrs |
| MTB 400 - Everesting 10K | 420 km | 10 050 m | Ngodwana | 25 April 2024 | 08h00 | Dullstroom | 56 hrs |
Trail Raid events
| Event | Distance | Elevation | Start | Date | Time | Finish | Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 6 | 6 km | 100 m | Dullstroom | 27 April 2024 | 09h00 | Dullstroom | 3 hrs |
| Trail 12 | 12 km | 200 m | Dullstroom | 27 April 2024 | 09h00 | Dullstroom | 5 hrs |
| Trail 30 | 33 km | 1 000 m | Highland Gate | 27 April 2024 | 07h00 | Dullstroom | 8 hrs |
| Ultra Trail 60 | 66 km | 1 750 m | Kingfisher Lodge | 26 April 2024 | 12h00 | Dullstroom | 18 hrs |
| Ultra Trail 100 | 100 km | 2 700 m | Kingfisher Lodge | 26 April 2024 | 08h00 | Dullstroom | 28 hrs |
| Ultra Trail 160 - 100 Miler | 160 km | 4 430 m | Kaapsehoop | 25 April 2024 | 16h00 | Dullstroom | 48 hrs |
Dual Raid events
| Event | Distance | Elevation | Start | Date | Time | Finish | Cut-off Time |
| Dual 175 - Everesting 4424 | 175 km | 4 540 m | Ngodwana | 26 April 2024 | 00h00 | Dullstroom | 36 hrs |
| Dual-X 350 - Everesting 8848 | 350 km | 9 120 m | Kaapsehoop | 25 April 2024 | 08h00 | Dullstroom | 56 hrs |
Event Entry Fees & Description
| Trail Running events | Entry Fee | Description |
| Trail 6 | R120 | All-out Family Fun (and adventure) on a marked and scenic route - the best sprint trailrun Dullstroom has to offer. |
| Trail 12 | R250 | You set the pace along the Crocodile River, the trout ponds, and through the bush tunnels on a marked route. |
| Trail 30 | R950 | The route starts at the Highland Gate Service Centre and descends to Land’s End before the big ascent along the Crocodile River that winds through several game farms. |
| Ultra Trail 60 | R1 750 | The stunning point-to-point route scales the Highlands escarpment on the final 65 kays of the Ultra Trail 100 and Ultra Trail 100 Miler K2D - prepare to go well into the night! |
| Ultra Trail 100 | R3 250 | The route is tough, yet scenic every kay of the way. Expect endless plantations, several rivers, creeks and ponds, gorges, and valleys with exceptional views. |
| Ultra Trail 160 - 100 Miler | R4 750 | Kaapsehoop to Dullstroom 100 Miler, aka ‘K2D’ – The most unique, scenic, idyllic, epic, and tough route imaginable, passing through 5 biospheres with almost 90% of the route on private land ONLY accessible to Recce Raid! |
| MTB events | Entry Fee | Description |
| MTB 12 | R120 | A non-technical, easy, and fully marked MTB Fun event - all out fun for young and old, the fit and unfit, Dad & Lad, or Mom & Son & Daughter! |
| MTB 40 | R390 | A non-technical, fully marked MTB Half Marathon - the first half will be quick on the Highlands cement road before hitting the district and farm roads back to Dullstroom |
| MTB 60 | R490 | Elements of an MTB Marathon Classic, but on the Highlands, at altitude, and with GPS navigation. It is a scenic and challenging ride, mostly on private land |
| MTB 200 - Everesting 4424 | R3 250 | Kaapsehoop to Dullstroom Double Century MTB, aka 'K2D' - there is only one route, and it is equivalent to an epic Everesting 4424 climb. |
| MTB 400 - Everesting 10K | R5 450 | The world’s first Everesting 10K MTB race was UNTHINKABLE - 'The Most Difficult Climbing Challenge in the World'. Can anybody ever break the current record of less than 27 hrs 40 min? |
| Dual (MTB + Trail Running) events | Entry Fee | Description |
| Dual 175 - Everesting 4424 | R4 750 | This is not an Adventure Race, but an epic endurance adventure - combine your MTB ultra-endurance ride on a challenging 113 kay route with an epic 62 kay Trail Run to complete an Everesting Base Camp 4 424. |
| Dual-X 350 - Everesting 8848 | R5 450 | Another world first and beyond UNTHINKABLE - would anybody even dare to enter this xtreme endurance adventure. It is at least double a standard IRON MAN event, and offroad... Complete an Everesting 8 848 with a quarter on foot! |
Bulk entries are available for clubs and groups with a discount structure: Enter 10 or more participants and get a whopping 25% discount on the combined entry fee.
Navigation
The MTB 12 | 40, Sprint Trail 6 | 12 and Sub-marathon Trail 30 routes will be marked, and participants can complete these events without any GPS devices.
All marathon and ultra events will be self-navigated by means of GPS devices on pre-issued GPX route files. This includes:
Mountain Biking: MTB 60 | MTB 200 Everesting 4 424 | MTB 400 Everesting 10K
Trail Running: Ultra Trail 60 | Ultra Trail 100 | Ultra Trail 100 Miler K2D
Dual (Mountain Biking + Trail Running): Dual 175 | Dual-X 350
Note: Self-navigation can also be done through GPX Viewer or other Apps on a smartphone, or for the hardcore purists - a map and compass.
Logistics
The Recce Raid Organization will offer participants the following shuttle services from Dullstroom to the point-to-point start locations at an additional charge. Participants making use of the shuttle services can safely park their vehicles at the Epilepsy Centre in Dullstroom for the duration of the event. Shuttle options are listed below:
Depart | Destination | Date | Departure Time | One-way Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sappi TS Ngodwana | MTB 400: Vehicles driven back to Epilepsy SA in Dullstroom | 25 April 2024 | From 08h00 | R350 |
Kaapsehoop Nagkanoor | Ultra Trail 100 Miler: Vehicles driven back to Epilepsy SA in Dullstroom or shuttle to Kaapsehoop (Final costs depend on numbers) | 26 April 2024 | From 08h00 | R350 |
Kaapsehoop Nagkanoor | MTB 200: Vehicles driven back to Epilepsy SA in Dullstroom | 26 April 2024 | From 08h00 | R350 |
Epilepsy SA in Dullstroom | Ultra Trail 60 | Ultra Trail 100 Shuttle to Kingfisher Lodge | 26 April 2024 | Trail 100 at 05h00 | Trail 65 at 09h00 | R280 |
Epilepsy SA in Dullstroom | Trail 30 Start at Highland Gate Service Centre | 27 April 2024 | From 06h00 | FREE |
Note: Bike transport for the MTB 400 | 10K and the MTB 200 K2D is subject to the number of bikes that the shuttle service provider can accommodate on a trip. As part of the Recce Raid charity drive, we engaged with local organizations and other institutions that will drive back MTB participants' vehicles from the start of the events to Dullstroom at a fee (T&C apply).
Charities
Recce Raid supports two charities, namely the Special Forces Association of South Africa (SASFA) and Epilepsy South Africa (ESA).
A percentage of all entry fees goes to the SASFA fund that supports ex-Special Forces soldiers that does not have the ability to look after themselves or their families due to injury, illnesses, or other reasons.
Recce Raid makes use of the ESA facilities and staff, and some inhabitants of the institution, in Dullstroom. Recce Raid donors, well-wishers, and participants contributed nearly R40 000 to the institution with Recce Raid 2023, as well as enabling ESA to raise additional funds via their support services on race weekend.
More information: www.raidrace.com
Images of the event
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
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MTB Raid 400 | Everesting 10K
SOLD OUT The world's only Everesting 10K MTB race! Entry fee includes a Race Tech Shirt, support points with hot meals along the route, GPS tracking and electronic timing, finisher meal and numbered stainless steel dog tag medal |
420 km | 08:00 | R 6,250.00 |
|
Dual-X Raid 350 | Everesting 8848
SOLD OUT This is beyond UNTHINKABLE but DOABLE - surely one of the toughest events on the planet. Will ANYBODY even DARE to enter? |
350 km 260 kays of the MTB 400 with an 80 kay Trail Run | 08:00 | R 6,250.00 |
|
Ultra Trail Raid 160 | K2D 100 Miler
SOLD OUT Kaapsehoop to Dullstroom 100 Miler, aka ‘K2D’ – The most unique, scenic, idyllic, epic, and tough route… Entry fee includes a Race Tech Shirt, support points with hot meals along the route, electronic timing, finisher food and dog tag medal. |
160 km | 16:00 | R 5,250.00 |
|
Dual Raid 175 | Everesting 4424
SOLD OUT Kaapsehoop to Dullstroom, aka K2D - combining the best of MTB routes and scenic trail runs for an Everesting Base Camp experience. It will be all out fun, adventure and endurance with a FULL MOON start at MIDNIGHT in Kaapsehoop! |
175 km Combine the MTB 200 with the Ultra Trail 60 | 00:00 | R 4,750.00 |
|
MTB Raid 200 | Everesting 4424
SOLD OUT Kaapsehoop to Dullstroom - K2D. There is only one route, and it is equivalent to an epic Everesting 4424 climb. Entry fee includes a Race Tech Shirt, support points with hot meals along the route, electronic timing, finisher food and dog tag medal. |
200 km | 08:00 | R 3,950.00 |
|
Ultra Trail Raid 100
SOLD OUT It’s tough yet scenic with endless plantations, creeks, ponds, gorges, and valleys with stunning views all the way. Entry fee includes a Race Tech Shirt, support points with hot meals along the route, electronic timing, finisher food and dog tag medal. |
100 km | 08:00 | R 3,950.00 |
|
Ultra Trail Raid 60
Point-to-point route that scales the Highlands escarpment on the final 65 kays of the Trail 100 and Trail 160. Entry fee includes a Race Tech Shirt, support points with hot meals along the route, electronic timing, finisher food and dog tag medal. |
66 km | 12:00 | R 2,250.00 |
|
Trail Raid 30
Point-to-point trail that descents to Land’s End in Highland Gate before the big ascent along the Crocodile River. Entry fee includes 2 water points along the route, a Race Tech Shirt, electronic timing, finisher food and dog tag medal. |
33 km | 07:00 | R 950.00 |
|
MTB Raid 40
A non-technical, fully marked MTB Half Marathon - the first half will be quick… Entry fee includes 1 waterpoint along the route, electronic timing, finisher food and dog tag medal. |
40 km | 08:00 | R 390.00 |
|
MTB Raid 60
Elements of a MTB marathon classic, but on the Highlands, at altitude and with GPS navigation. Entry fee includes 1 water point along the route, electronic timing, finishers food and dogtag medal. |
65 km | 08:00 | R 490.00 |
|
MTB Raid 12
A non-technical, fast and easy MTB race along the Crocodile River and through the Robson's bush tunnels. If the MTB 40 Half-marathon is too far, this one is for you - easy ascents and descents - expect to break a sweat at altitude! |
12 km 12 km | 250 m elevation | 08:00 | R 120.00 |
|
Trail Raid 6
All-out Family Fun (and adventure) on a marked and scenic route - the best Dullstroom has to offer |
6 km | 09:00 | R 120.00 |
|
Trail Raid 12
You set the pace along the Crocodile, the trout ponds and through the bush tunnels on a marked route with 1 water point. Electronic timing with a finisher medal. |
12 km | 09:00 | R 250.00 |
Event location
Kaapsehoop | Dullstroom, Dullstroom
| Route information | Kaapsehoop Mpumalange for ultra-endurance events on Thursday and Friday 4 & 5 May 2023 Dullstroom Epilepsy SA Sport Field for short and marathon events on Saturday 6 May 2023 |
| Coordinates | -25.4229859, 30.107623 |
| Address | Epilepsy Centre, Dullstroom |
| City | Dullstroom |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07