The Oak Valley 24 Hour Grand Prix brings single-tracks, night racing and for the adventurous...team spirit. This year we offer 2 different options. You could either choose the MTB option to ride as many 12km laps as you can in 24 hours or choose the Trail Run option to run as many 5km laps as you can in 24 hours. 

Make it a friends and family affair with the 24 hour race village with plenty of food and drinks to keep you going, a charging station for those much needed lights and fantastic lucky draw prizes to keep awake for. 

Only pre-entries will be allowed, so get your team together for this fun event on the calendar.

Book your pre-event accommodation at Trail's End and by showing your event entry you qualify for discount. Peregrine Farmstall will supply an exclusive event pie to all finishers!

Venue

The Oak Valley Estate boasts breathtaking and spectacular views of the surrounding Hottentots Holland, Nuweberg and Groenland mountains. Combined with the flourishing fynbos blanketing the mountain slopes, this venue will leave you with an overwhelming sense of tranquility and enchantment.

Experience the home of award winning wines up close and personal. Oak Valley Wines

The drive from Cape Town or Worcester takes approximately 60 minutes whilst the trip from Somerset West, Gordon’s Bay and Hermanus will take approximately 35 minutes.

Race Format

Run or ride as many laps as you can in 24 hours. The race will start at 12 noon on Saturday and continue until 12 noon on Sunday. Only laps COMPLETED BEFORE 12 noon on Sunday will be included.

The race categories include solo, 2-person teams, 4-person teams and 5-8 person social teams. Mixed teams need at least 1 person from the other sex. We have added an Open Bike category for all the mechanical and electrical modes of transport such as eBikes, unicycles, e-unicycles if you dare...

Solo riders can decide if they race non-stop or take breaks. Teams can decide how many laps each member does and can change the team order throughout the race. There will be a holding pen where team member can hand over to the next team member.

No support crew or spectators will be allowed on course.

Lap Course

MTB route: 12km – 408m elevation

Trail Run route: 5km – 222m elevation

Included in your entry

• Event entry fee
• Camping site for team and entire crew (Bring your own tent and bedding)
• Medical assistance 24 Hours
• Vibey race village with plenty of food and drinks
• Charging stations for batteries available
• Commemorative Medal to all finishers
  
• Peregrine Farmstall finisher's pie

Braai allowed but - NO WOOD ALLOWED

You are welcome to braai with gas fires such as the good old "skottel" and a charcoal fueled Webber.

NO EXTERNAL WOOD ALLOWED. The threat of shothole borer beetles would be disastrous for the orchards. Wood will be confiscated at the gate. Security will also conduct continuous patrols and confiscate wood during patrols.

Please respect the livelihood of our host and let's avoid a potential catastrophic spread of borer beetles throughout the orchards.

The farm manager will set up a fire pit with treated wood from the farm for the cold evening.

Kids Zone

There will be a Kids Zone manned by a registered au pair that will sign children in and out and keep them busy and entertained while you ride. This service will only be available during day time and no overnight facilities are available. There is an hourly rate and if you pre-register your children for several hours there is a discounted rate. You can email [email protected] to pre-register your children. 

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VIP Camping Sites

Standard camping sites are included in your entry with no limit to the number of support crew. If you want to camp on the soccer field closer to the action you can buy a VIP camping site ticket. There are NO CARS allowed on the soccer field. You can park in the tar road next to the soccer field and carry your camping gear to a spot of your choice. First come first serve. You are allowed to sleep and braai in the VIP Camping area.

Pit Zone Sites

For the serious participants wanting to go through the night, we are selling 3m x 3m Pit Zone sites where you can set up a gazebo and have your Pit Crew stationed. You are not allowed to sleep or braai in the pit zone. Crews typically bring their own food, mechanic and camping chairs. We do recommend bringing a blanket for the participant to sit under when refueling at night.

Spitbraai & Wine Sales

There will be a spitbraai going on Saturday evening with wine sales from Oak Valley. There will be tickets on sale on Saturday 28 March unless it has been sold out.

If a participant buys and uses a spitbraai ticket...they will receive one bonus lap added to their total to make sure no one misses out while enjoying some well-earned food. But don’t get any clever ideas—only one bonus lap will be awarded per participant, and only if the spitbraai is actually enjoyed at the Bedouin tent.

Event Merchandise

Order your vintage event T-shirt or hoodie today!

Entries & Late Entries

Entries close on Friday lunch time before the event or when sold out.

No late entries on race day.

Social teams will not be eligible for podium prizes.

Note: Unpaid entries will automatically be deleted after 2 days.

Registration

Saturday 28 March from 9:00 to 11:30 at the Dragonfly Tri gazebo on the Oak Valley Estate rugby fields

Start Times

12:00 noon Saturday 28 March until 12:00 noon Sunday 29 March

Prize Giving

Prize giving will take place at 12:30 after the cut-off time and laps have been tallied up.

In addition to podium prizes, we keep the best prizes for the lucky draw. So stick around for that!

Timing

You will receive a bike board or timing chip at registration. Please return your bike board when you pick up your medal. If you want to keep the amazing bike board we will charge you a R200 keepers fee.

Participant & Spectator Code of Conduct

To ensure a positive experience for all participants, spectators, and staff, everyone are expected to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship throughout the event. By registering, you agree to the following:

1. Respect for All

• Treat fellow participants, volunteers, officials, and spectators with courtesy and respect at all times.
• Verbal abuse, aggression, threats, or discriminatory language or behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.

2. Fair Play

• Compete with integrity and honesty. No cutting of the course, drafting in no-draft zones (if applicable), or using unfair advantages.
• Follow the course as marked and comply with the instructions of marshals and officials.

3. Self-Control

• Frustrations or disagreements must be handled calmly. Unsportsmanlike behavior, such as throwing equipment, yelling at officials, or sulking in protest, is unacceptable.
• If you have a complaint or concern, report it respectfully to event staff after the event.

4. Support Others

• Offer encouragement to fellow participants where appropriate, especially in moments of struggle.
• In case of an emergency, stop and assist another athlete if it is safe to do so, and report it to the nearest marshal.

5. Equipment Responsibility

• Treat all event equipment (e.g., timing chips, race bibs, signage) with care. Damaged or unreturned items may incur a replacement fee.
• Intentionally damaging or discarding equipment is considered a breach of conduct.

6. Obey Rules & Officials

• Follow all event rules as well as instructions from race officials and marshals.
• Any disputes or appeals must be submitted through the proper channels in a calm and respectful manner.

7. Zero Tolerance for Cheating

• Any form of cheating, including course-cutting, outside assistance, or altering timing devices, will result in disqualification and possible bans from future events.

8. Environmental Respect

• Do not litter on the course. Use designated disposal zones.
• Respect the natural environment and local communities hosting the event.

Consequences for Breach of Conduct

Violations of this code may result in penalties including time penalties, disqualification, removal from the event, forfeiture of prizes, or bans from future events — depending on the severity.

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