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Organiser
Chain Gang Events (Pty) Ltd
7Weekspoort MTB and Trail Run Challenge 2026
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.
Event Information
DATE : Saturday, 3 October - Sunday, 4 October 2026
VENUE : Karoo62Escapes, Ladismith
DISTANCES :
| MTB | 30km | 43km | 85km |
| TRAIL RUN | 10km | 18km |
| FUN TRAIL RUN (Sunday morning) | 10km |
Entry Fees
85km MTB - R530
43km MTB - R330
30km MTB - R230
10km Trail Run - R180
18km Trail Run - R280
10km Fun Trail Run - R100
Goodie Bags for first 100 entries
Event Programme
| FRIDAY | 2 October 2026 |
| 16:00-19:30 | Registration and Check into Accommodation |
| 19:00 | Pasta Dinner (pre-bookings!) |
| SATURDAY | 3 October 2026 |
| 07:00-08:00 | Registration |
| 08:00 | 85km Start |
| 08:05 | 40km Start |
| 08:10 | 30km Start |
| 08:30 | 10km / 18km Trail Run Start |
| 11:00 | Prize Giving Trail Run and 30km/43km MTB |
| 12:00 | Prize Giving 85km MTB |
| 15:00 to late | Rugby and Live Entertainment |
| SUNDAY | 4 October 2026 |
| 08:00 | 10km Fun Run Start |
eBikes
eBikes only on 40km! No eBikes will be allowed on the 85km. Please indicate that you will be riding an eBike, at Registration.
Route Profiles
30km MTB
43km MTB
85km MTB
Route Elevations MTB
30km
43km
85km
Race Village
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
| BUSH MOTEL R1,800.00 per room for the weekend (2 people, 2 nights) The Bush Motel units are comfortable sleeping pods consisting of 2 x single beds, with charging plug points, a bedside table and lamp. The units share an ablution block with toilets, hand basins and showers. There are 2 large firepits to enjoy a braai. Not pet friendly |  |
A-FRAMES R1,500.00 per room for the weekend (2 people, 2 nights) The A-Frames consist of insulated wooden cabins with 2 x single beds and bedding. No electricity. Shared ablution facilities with toilets, hand basins and shower. No kitchen facilities. Not pet friendly. |  |
| GYPSY CARAVANS R1,600.00 per caravan for the weekend (2 people, 2 nights) The Gypsy Caravan Village has 8 refurbished and quirky caravans that sleep 2 people each. Situated in a “village” on their own. The caravans are ideally placed in nature with its own private shared ablutions and private boma area. No electricity. No bedding provided. Not pet friendly. |  |
| KUDU CHALET R6,800.00 per chalet for the weekend (6 people, 2 nights) The Kudu Chalet can sleep 6 across 2 double-bed rooms and a room with 2 x single beds. The chalet has an open plan lounge area with kitchenette consisting of a fridge, microwave, stove top, kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery and dining table. The bathroom only has a shower. Not pet friendly. |  |
| STEENBOK CHALET R4,600.00 per chalet for the weekend (4 people, 2 nights) The Steenbok Chalet can sleep 4 across 2 double-bed bedrooms. The bathroom has a shower only. The chalet has an open-plan lounge and kitchenette that is equipped with a fridge, stove top, toaster, microwave, kettle, cutlery, crockery and dining table. Not pet friendly. |  |
| CAMPING R300.00 per plot for the weekend Have the ultimate camping experience in our fully serviced campsites, with luxury ablutions and onsite support for all your camping needs. Not pet friendly. |  |
Additional accommodation in and around Ladismith
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
|
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 600.00 |
|
Trail Run - 21km
Trail Run - 21km - minimum age 16 |
21 km | R 300.00 |
|
Trail Run - 10km
Trail Run - 10km - minimum age 8 |
10 km | R 200.00 |
|
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 400.00 |
|
MTB - 29km
Minimum age 13 / Eden MTB League distance for: Sub Juniors (13-14) & Grand Master Women |
29 km | R 300.00 |
| 10km Trail Fun Run Sunday | 10 km | R 100.00 |
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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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