RIDE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL 'UNDISCOVERED' RACE IN SA!

The race takes place in perhaps the most beautiful part of the Karoo, starting from the small town of Murraysburg, a gem of a Karoo 'Dorp' off of the main routes, like a treasure to be discovered for those who love the undisturbed landscapes of the South African interior.

As you finish the race you will be welcomed to true Karoo festivities as the church hosts its annual 'Kerk Bazaar' at the Race Village. Lift your feet and relax as you feast on ice cold beer and some true Karoo Food (Potjie! Potjie! Potjie!).

The town's Festival Grounds will serve as your base for the whole weekend, as registration, race start and festivities all take place in the heart of the town!

DISTANCE OPTIONS:

110KM @ 1030m Elevation

60km @ 400m Elevation

25km @ 200m Elevation

RACE DETAILS:

Venue: Murraysburg Showgrounds, Murraysburg (Start and Finish)

Saturday 29 March - Race Day & 'Kerk Bazaar' (Registration on morning of race)

Start Time: 110km (7:00), 60km (8:00), 25km (9:00)

(Registration on race morning: 

110km - 5:30 - 6:45 / 60km - 6:45 - 7:45 / 25km - 7:45 - 8:45

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE WED 26 MAR @ 17:00 - LATE ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON RACE MORNING

ENTRY FEES:

110km - R600 (R450 EARLY BIRD!)

50km - R400 (R300 EARLY BIRD!)

25km - R300 (R200 EARLY BIRD!)

WE WILL ACCEPT CASH, CARD AND SNAPSCAN ENTRIES FOR RACE AT RACE REGISTRATION.

DUE TO FESTIVAL GROUND CONDITIONS BEING TOO WEATHER DEPENDENT, AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF THE GRASS, WE WON'T BE OFFERING CAMPING AT THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS THIS YEAR.

There are a number of great accommodation options available in and around town. Choose from old fashioned Karoo Town Guesthouses and Bed and Breakfasts to Farmstays and Remote Cottages.

ROUTE INFO:

Our incredible 110km route loops into the Karoo wilderness along back roads, farm roads, sheep trails and sections of trail (along with a small 5km section of district tarred road), you are sure to discover an area that you've never seen before!

From town the route heads out towards Graaff Reinet before turning onto the district dirt road, which will lead you into one of the most amazing areas of the Karoo and South Africa in general. The Sneeuberg Mountain Range will wrap around your journey on your right hand side as you pass natural dams, farmlands and natural tree-lined rivers and streams. The more rain there is in the summer, the higher the chance of riders getting their feet wet!

As riders return back to town, they will pass over the Graaff Reinet main route before passing onto a series of beautiful farms lining the flood plain along ancient cliffs and small canyons before the valley opens up before you towards Murraysburg and the race village.

Riding more than 100km is never easy and you should definitely not be fooled by the sub-1200m of climbing - it gets technical and rocky in sections, but the beauty is very rewarding. In 2022 seriously wet weather made this one of the toughest MTB races in SA.

The 60km and 25km routes are for those riders who are still a bit shy for longer periods in the saddle, but still want to experience a challenging ride in this magical area. Heading out of town in the direction of Graaff Reinet and then turning off on the district dirt road to edge along the farms that span the distance towards the Sneeuberg Mountain Range and back.

The 60km is also technical in sections and will test your stamina if this is your first time riding over 50km, but the surroundings are worth it!

The 25km is an out and back route for entry level riders and kids, we'd love to see you there!

In case of early cancellation, entry refunds will be provided as follows (based on % of total entry fee):

Before 15 January - 90%

Before 15 February - 75%

Before 15 March - 50%

16 March - 29 March - NO REFUND

By Entering this Event you agree to the following:

I undertake to participate or attend this event entirely at my own risk. I agree that I shall have no claims whatsoever against the organizing body, any individuals, organiser or official, marshal, assistant, helper or agent, the sponsors, any local authority or land owners, in respect of any loss or damage whatsoever I may suffer arising from any injury to my person or loss or damage to property as a result of, or arising out of, whether directly or indirectly, my participation in this event, including my arrival and departure there from and attendance of any ceremony and function thereof, however such loss or damage may arise and regardless of whether or not same shall have been caused directly or indirectly by negligence, of one or more or all of the aforementioned parties. In the event of my approval of this form as a guardian of a minor, I hereby consent to such minor being bound by the foregoing and further I indemnify the aforementioned parties to the extent, if any, to which such minor is not capable of waiving his rights as stipulated within. I agree to participate subject to rules of the event. By entering, I agree to email and SMS communications from Entry Ninja and possibly the event organiser, regarding event details. I have read the above indemnity and the rules understand them and shall abide by them.

Take Note:

Using an illegitimate email and/or contact number and/or ID number (if required) could result in you losing your entry and forfeiting your payment. These credentials are used in disputes claims to ensure your identity and by providing incorrect details, we will not be able to verify your identity.