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Organiser
Chain Gang Events (Pty) Ltd
7Weekspoort MTB and Trail Run Challenge 2025
7Weekspoort MTB and Trail Run Challenge, is sponsored by Ladismith Cheese, in the beautiful town of Ladismith, in the Western Cape. The event is a community project where locals are eager and ready to welcome cyclist and runners from all over the province.
Forms part of Karoo Rocks Music Festival.
Event Information
DATE : Friday, 26 September - Saturday, 27 September 2025
VENUE : Karoo62Escapes, Ladismith. - forms part of the KarooRocks Music Festival
DISTANCES :
| MTB | 29km | 43km | 85km |
| TRAIL RUN | 10km | 21km |
Entry Fees
85km MTB - R530
43km MTB - R330
29km MTB - R230
10km Trail Run - R180
21km Trail Run - R280
Goodie Bags for first 100 entries
Event Programme
| FRIDAY | 26 September 2025 |
| 15:00-19:30 | Registration and Check into Accommodation |
| 19:00 | Pasta Dinner (pre-bookings!) |
| SATURDAY | 27 September 2025 |
| 07:00-08:00 | Registration |
| 08:00 | 85km Start |
| 08:05 | 43km Start |
| 08:10 | 29km Start |
| 08:30 | 10km / 21km Trail Run Start |
| 11:00 | Prize Giving Trail Run and 29km/43km MTB |
| 12:00 | Prize Giving 85km MTB |
| 15:00 onwards | Karoo Rocks Music Festival - artist lineup to be revealed shortly |
eBikes
eBikes only on 43km! No eBikes will be allowed on the 85km. Please indicate that you will be riding an eBike, at Registration.
Event TShirts
Route Profiles
29km MTB
43km MTB
85km MTB
Race Village
Please note : the Karoo Rocks Music Festival will take place from Friday to Sunday.
So if you dont like music, you need to book accommodation in town!
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
Self Catering Chalets (4 units)
2-Bedroom Chalet
3-Bedroom Chalet
Bush Motel
No kitchen facilities with shared ablution (50 rooms)
Luxury Tents
Braai facilities with shared ablution (50 tents)
A-frame units
Braai facilities with shared ablution (10 units)
Please contact Tamzin from Karoo62, to book your accommodation +27 72 270 1948 / [email protected]
Karoo Rocks Music Festival post-event
Additional accommodation in and around Ladismith
Click link to view other information in Ladismith
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
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MTB - 85km
Minimum age 19 / Eden MTB League distance for: Elites (19+) ; Seniors (19-29) ; Sub Veterans (30-39) ; Veterans (40-49) ; Master Men (50-59) |
85 km | R 500.00 Early Bird |
|
Trail Run - 21km
Trail Run - 21km - minimum age 16 |
21 km | R 250.00 Early Bird |
|
Trail Run - 10km
Trail Run - 10km - minimum age 8 |
10 km | R 150.00 Early Bird |
|
MTB - 43km
Minimum age 15 / Eden MTB League distance for: Youths (15-16) ; Juniors (17-18) ; Grand Master Men (60+) ; Master Women (50-59) |
43 km | R 300.00 Early Bird |
|
MTB - 29km
Minimum age 13 / Eden MTB League distance for: Sub Juniors (13-14) & Grand Master Women |
29 km | R 200.00 Early Bird |
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Event location
Karoo62Escapes, Zoar
| Coordinates | -33.5247837, 21.3540462 |
| Address | R62, Ladismith, 6655, South Africa |
| City | Zoar |
| Province | Western Cape |
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