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Organiser
SILHOUETTE SPORTS WEAR MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD
Event Status:
The Koedoeslaagte MTB Race is open to all CyclingSouth Africa membership card holders
The Koedoeslaagte MTB Race will is the Free State XCMarathon 2026 Champs
Race Categories & Course info:
- 7km lap blue route - ideal for Nippers and Sprogs. Not too technical with moderate climbing challenges
- 1 x lap for Sub-Nippers Boys and Girls = 7km (turning 7or 8 in 2026)
- 2 x lap for Nippers Boys and Girls = 14km (turning 9 or 10 in 2026)
- 2 x lap for Sprogs Boys and Girls = 14km (turning 11 or 12 in 2026)
- START at 8:00
- PRIZE GIVING at 10:00
- 19km lap green route - No long steep climbs, 100% ridable
- NO RIDERS YOUNGER THAN SUB-JUNIOR (turning 13 or 14 in 2026)
- 1 x lap for Sub-Junior Girls = 19km (turning 13 or 14 in 2026)
- 2 x laps for Youth Girls = 38km (turning 15 or 16 in 2026)
- 2 x laps for Grand Master 60+ Men = 38km (turning 60+ in 2026)
- 1 x lap for Grand Master 60+ Women = 19km (turning 60+ in 2026)
- 2 x laps for Master 50-59 Women = 38km (turning 50-59 in 2026)
- 1 x lap for 19km OPEN (timed) Fun Ride
- 2 x laps for 38km OPEN (timed) Fun Ride
- START at 9:50
- 1 x lap for 19km E-BIKE OPEN (timed) Fun Ride
- 2 x laps for 38km E-BIKEOPEN (ti med) Fun Ride
- START at 9:48
- 21km lap red route - Features longer, steeper climbs - for more experienced riders
- NO RIDERS YOUNGER THAN SUB-JUNIOR (turning 13-14 in 2026)
- 1 x lap for Sub-Junior Boys = 21km (turning 13 or 14 in 2026)
- 2 x laps for Youth Boys = 42km (turning 15 or 16 in 2026)
- 2 x laps for Veteran Women 40-49 = 42km (turning 40-49 in 2026)
- 2 laps for Sub-Veteran 30-29 Women = 42km (turning 30-39 in 2026)
- 2 x laps for Master Men 50-59 = 42km (turning 50-59 in 2026)
- START at 9:40
- 3 laps for Junior Men and Women = 63km (turning 17-18 in 2026)
- 3 laps for U/23 Men and Women = 63km (turning 19-22 in 2026)
- 3 laps for Elite Men and Women = 63km (turning 23+ in 2026)
- 3 laps for Sub-Veteran 30-39 Men = 63km (turning 30-39 in 2026)
- 3 laps for Veteran 40-49 Men = 63km (turning 40-49 in 2026)
- 3 x laps for 63km OPEN (timed) Fun Ride (NO E-BIKES)
- START at 9:30
- PRIZE GIVING at 13:00
Pre/Online Entry Fees:
- 7km - R175
- 14km - R200
- 19km - R200
- 21km - R275
- 38km - R300
- 42km - R350
- 55km - R425
Late Entry Fees:
- 7km - R200
- 14km - R250
- 19km - R300
- 21km - R350
- 38km - R400
- 42km - R400
- 55km - R500
Prize Giving:
- Event medals to all finishers!
- There will be Category Podiums and special Free State Championship Podiums with Free State Gold Silver and Bronze Medals
- No Prize giving for FUN RIDE categories
- Prize Money: OVER-ALL 63km Men and Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd - R1000, R500, R250
Timing by Parys Multisport
Organised by Koedoeslaagte Trail Park. Dylanya: [email protected] WhatsApp or call: Attie 082 335 3358
Medical and Emergency: Vaal Emergency Services
Website and more info - maps, elevation maps etc: https://www.cratercycling.com/kl-mtb-marathon
Accommodation - https://www.cratercycling.com/accommodation
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
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Koedoeslaagte Marathon BLUE ROUTE - 7km
One lap of BLUE ROUTE = 7km |
7 km | R 175.00 |
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Koedoeslaagte Marathon BLUE ROUTE - 14km
Two laps of BLUE ROUTE = 14km |
14 km 126m elevation/lap | R 200.00 |
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Koedoeslaagte Marathon RED ROUTE - 63km
Three laps of RED ROUTE = 63km |
63 km 419m elevation/lap | R 450.00 |
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Koedoeslaagte Marathon RED ROUTE - 21km
One lap of RED ROUTE = 21km |
21 km 419m elevation/lap | R 275.00 |
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Koedoeslaagte Marathon RED ROUTE - 42km
Two laps of RED ROUTE = 42km |
42 km 419m elevation/lap | R 350.00 |
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Koedoeslaagte Marathon GREEN ROUTE - 19km
One lap of GREEN ROUTE = 19km |
19 km 358m elevation/lap | R 250.00 |
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Koedoeslaagte Marathon GREEN ROUTE - 38km
Two laps of GREEN ROUTE = 38km |
38 km 358m elevation/lap | R 300.00 |
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Event location
Koedoeslaagte Trail Park and Venue, Parys
| Route information | The park is nestled in the mountains of the Vredefort Crater UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 12km from Parys (Free State) on the North West bank of the Vaal River. Since 1972 there has been no formal farming activity and the natural vegetation was restored. Today visitors can enjoy an unspoiled African wilderness on the banks of the Vaal River with miles of purpose-built trails for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and horse riding. Paddlers can enjoy the open waters or navigate between the multiple islands. |
| Coordinates | -26.8754943, 27.349497 |
| Address | 12 km Outside Parys (Free State) on the Norwest Province side of the Vaal River |
| City | Parys |
| Province | North West |
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