Organiser
Chain Gang Events (Pty) Ltd
7Weekspoort MTB and Trail Run Challenge 2024
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.
New Venue
Brand new Trail Running routes!
Karoo Rocks Music Festival forms part of the event on the Saturday Evening.
Event Information
DATE : Friday, 27 September - Saturday, 28 September 2024
VENUE : Karoo62Escapes, Ladismith. - forms part of the KarooRocks Music Festival with Francois van Coke and others!
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 | 27 September 2024 |
| 15:00-19:30 | Registration and Check into Accommodation |
| 19:00 | Pasta Dinner (pre-bookings!) |
| SATURDAY | 28 September 2024 |
| 06:30-08:00 | Registration |
| 07:30 | 10km / 21km Trail Run Start |
| 07:45 | 85km Start |
| 08:00 | 43km Start |
| 08:15 | 29km Start |
| 12:00 | Prize Giving Trail Run and 29km/43km MTB |
| 13:00 | 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.
Route Profiles
Follow LINK to view
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Race Village
New venue for the event, is Karoo62Escapes, with plenty accommodation available.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
Self Catering Chalets (4 units)
2-Bedroom Chalet : R590 per person per night sharing for Friday and Saturday night, including KarooRocks Concert tickets.
3-Bedroom Chalet : R555 per person per night sharing for Friday and Saturday night, including KarooRocks Concert tickets.
Bush Motel - no kitchen facilities with shared ablution (50 rooms)
R415 per person per night sharing for Friday and Saturday night, including 2 KarooRocks Concert tickets.
Luxury Tents - braai facilities with shared ablution (50 tents)
R600 per person per night sharing for Friday and Saturday night, including KarooRocks Concert tickets
A-frame units - braai facilities with shared ablution (10 units)
R540 per person per night sharing for Friday and Saturday night, including KarooRocks Concert ticket.
Please contact Tamzin from Karoo62, to book your accommodation +27 72 270 1948 / [email protected]
Karoo Rocks Music Festival post-event
CLICK HERE to book your Karoo Rocks ticket if you are not staying at the venue (concert tickets are included in your accommodation booking at Karoo62)
Additional accommodation in and around Ladismith
Click link to view other information in Ladismith
Event Partners
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Event Sponsors
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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 530.00 |
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Trail Run - 21km
Trail Run - 21km - minimum age 16 |
21 km | R 280.00 |
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Trail Run - 10km
Trail Run - 10km - minimum age 8 |
10 km | R 180.00 |
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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 330.00 |
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MTB - 29km
Minimum age 13 / Eden MTB League distance for: Sub Juniors (13-14) & Grand Master Women |
29 km | R 230.00 |
Event location
Karoo62Escapes, Zoar
| Coordinates | -33.5247837, 21.3540462 |
| Address | R62, Ladismith, 6655, South Africa |
| City | Zoar |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07