The South African Mountain Bike Race Calendar, presented by Biogen, is an online listing of all mountain bike races in South Africa. It’s divided by province and date with racing disciplines denoted by different colours. The calendar contains limited race information with the link provided taking you to all the information relevant to that race.
Event organisers: If you have an event planned that’s not listed, please email the information to joanne@treadmtb.co.za for inclusion. There’s no charge to list your event here, but if you want to promote your event more widely and have some marketing budget, get in touch at the same email address for our reach and rates kit.
Mountain bikers: We publish the information we have been given or have access to. We are not responsible for any incorrect information. We recommend ensuring you have all the relevant information by visiting the relevant event websites or entry portal pages.
Here’s a guide to the colour allocation for different types of events:
XCO – Dark Green
Marathon | Half-marathon – Blue
Ultra-marathon – Lilac
Stage Race – Orange
Gravel – Maroon
Endurance/24-hour/relay – Bright green
Ultra-endurance – Pink
Downhill/Enduro – Red
GAUTENG
JANUARY 2024
Sunday 21 January
Summer Fast One
Boswell Wilkie Circus, Walkerville
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 20km | 10km
More info here.
FEBRUARY 2024
Saturday 3 February
The Grind Reverse
Maropeng, Krugersdorp
Ultra-marathon | Gravel
150km | 70km
More info here.
Saturday 10 February
Gauteng XCC Cup #1
Grootfontein MTB Park, Pretoria
XCC
More info here.
Saturday 17 February
Jackal Dash
Northern Farm, Muldersdrift
Marathon | Half-marathon
65km | 45km | 25km | 65km eBike
More info here.
Saturday 17 February
Gauteng XCO Cup #2
Grootfontein MTB Park, Pretoria
XCO
More info here.
Sunday 18 February
GO Sport Summer MTB Race
Prime View Adventure & Leisure, Midrand
Marathon | Half-marathon
60km | 40km | 20km | 10km
More info here.
Sunday 25 February
Berge & Dale MTB
Kingskloof, Krugersdorp
Marathon | Half-marathon
45km | 25km
More info here.
Sunday 25 February
Mont Blanc’s Ride for a Reason
Taroko Trails, Modderfontein
Half-marathon
40km | 20km
More info here.
MARCH 2024
Friday 1 – Sunday 3 March
Luxliner Route 66 MTB Experience
Mount Grace Hotel, Magaliesberg
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 2 March
Ford Trailseeker #2 Cradle
Cradle of Humankind, Muldersdrfit
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 20km | 10km | eBike 40km
More info here.
Saturday 16 March
Loskop MTB Outride
Urban Fields, Pretoria
Ultra-marathon | Gravel
183km
More info here.
Saturday 16 March
Gauteng XCO Cup #3
Thaba Trails, Alberton
XCO
More info here.
Saturday 30 March
XCOSA XCO TT 01
Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
XCO
More info here.
Friday 29 – Saturday 30 March
CSA XCC & XCO SA Cup #1
Thaba Trails, Alberton
XCC | XCO
More info here.
Sunday 31 March
CSA Enduro SA Cup #1 & Gauteng Cup #1
Thaba Trails, Alberton
Enduro
More info here.
APRIL 2024
Saturday 1 April
Cradle Mountain Trophy
Valley Lodge & Spa, Magaliesburg
Marathon | Half-marathon | Gravel
90km | 54km | 34km
More info here.
Saturday 13 April
Gauteng XCO Cup #4
St Stithians School, Sandton
XCO
More info here.
Saturday 20 April
Cullinan Ultra Gravel
Cullinan Sports Grounds
Ultra-endurance | Gravel
255km
More info here.
MAY 2024
Saturday 18 May
Gauteng XCC Provincial Champs
Asidlale Adventure Park, Kyalami
XCC
More info here.
JUNE 2024
Saturday 1 June
Gauteng XCO Provincial Champs
Asidlale Adventure Park, Kyalami
XCC
More info here.
Saturday 8 June
Ford Trailseeker #3 Die Bosveld
Die Bosveld, Pretoria
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 20km | 10km | 40km eBike
More info here.
AUGUST 2024
Sunday 4 August
Gauteng Enduro Series #3
Roodeplaat MTB Trails, Pretoria
Enduro
More info here.
Friday 9 – Sunday 11 August
The Hour MTB Challenge
Hazeldean Valley Trails, Pretoria
60 hours | 48 hours | 36 hours | 24 hours | 12 hours | 6 hours
Endurance
More info here.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Sunday 7 September
Gauteng Enduro Provincial Champs
Grootfontein MTB Park, Pretoria
Enduro
More info here.
OCTOBER 2024
Sunday 20 October
CSA Enduro SA Champs & Inter-provincial
Venue TBC, Gauteng
Enduro
More info here.
NOVEMBER 2024
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November
Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg MTB Challenge
Steyn City, Fourways
Marathon | Half-marathon
50km | 25km | 10km
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
WESTERN CAPE
JANUARY 2024
Saturday 20 January
Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme & Half
Oudtshoorn
Ultra-Marathon | Half-Marathon
121km | 47km
More info here.
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 January
Western Cape Downhill #1
Paarl Trails, Paarl
Downhill
More info here.
Saturday 27 January
Jakhals MTB Challenge
Arendrus, George
Marathon | Half-marathon
52km | 38km | 26km | 53km eBike
More info here.
Saturday 27 January
Bikes2Blossoms
Grabouw Country Club, Grabouw
Marathon | Half-marathon
60km | 40km | 12km
More info here.
Saturday 27 January
King Price Trailseeker #1 Banhoek
Plaisir Wine Estate, Franshhoek
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 20km | 10km | 40km eBike
More info here.
FEBRUARY 2024
Saturday 3 February
Western Cape XCO Cup #1
Bloemendal Trail Park, Durbanville
XCO
More info here.
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 February
Western Cape Downhill #2
Paarl Trails, Paarl
Downhill
More info here.
Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 February
Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek by Biogen
Kaleo Guest Farm, Ceres
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 10 February
Oubos MTB Marathon
Blanco Primary School, George
Marathon | Half-marathon
50km | 25km | 10km
More info here.
Saturday 17 February
Leopard Crawl
Laeskool Wesbank, Oudtshoorn
Marathon | Half Marathon
73km | 45km | 18km
More info here.
Saturday 17 February
Imbuko Big Five MTB Challange
Uitkyk Farm, Wellington
Marathon
77km
More info here.
Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24 February
M&G Investments PE Plett
Kurland, Plettenberg Bay
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February
CSA Downhill SA Cup #2
Zevenwacht, Paarl
Downhill
More info here.
MARCH 2024
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 March
CSA Downhill National Champs & Western Cape XCO Cup #2
Spice Route, Paarl
XCO
More info here.
Saturday 16 March
Sneeuberg Crawl
Murraysburg
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Half-marathon
110km | 60km | 30km
More info here.
Saturday 23 March
Sylvester MTB Challenge
Karoo National Park, Beaufort West
Marathon | Half-marathon
87km | 56km | 19km | 86km eBike | 57km eBike
More info here.
Sunday 17 – Sunday 24 MArch
Absa Cape Epic
Lourensford Estate, Somerset West
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 30 March
Ostrich Crawl
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Oudtshoorn
Marathon | Half-marathon
58km | 38km | 19km | 59km eBike
More info here.
APRIL 2024
Sunday 7 April
Lourensford Classic
Lourensford Estates, Somerset West
Marathon | Half-marathon
59km | 40km | 20km
More info here.
Saturday 13 April
Western Cape XCO Cup #3
Pofadder Trail, Bonnievale
XCO
More info here.
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 April
Weekend Warrior Grabouw
Grabouw Country Club, Grabouw
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 April
Western Cape Downhill #3
Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch
Downhill
More info here.
Saturday 27 April
Tour de Farm
4 Brothers Aartappel Stoor, George
Marathon | Half-marathon
57km | 35km | 22km | 11km | 57km eBike
More info here.
Saturday 27 April
Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo
Prince Albert
Ultra-marathon | Gravel
170km |95km | 75km | 43km
More info here.
Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 May
Houwhoek Tour
Houwhoek Hotel, Elgin
Stage Race
More info here.
MAY 2024
Friday 3 – Saturday 4 May
CSA XCC & XCO National Champs
Spice Route, Paarl
XCC | XCO
More info here.
Saturday 4 May
Houw Hoek Gravel Race
Houw Hoek Hotel, Elgin
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
136km | 81km
More info here.
Saturday 4 May
Redstone MTB Challenge
Redstone Hill Guest Farm, Calitzdorp
Marathon | Half-marathon
67km | 49km | 23km | 67km eBike
More info here.
Friday 17- Sunday 19 May
De Hoop Vlei MTB Experience
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 18 May
Western Cape XCO Cup #4
Bloemendal Trail Park, Durbanville
XCO
More info here.
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May
Western Cape Downhill #4
Zevenwacht, Stellenbosch
Downhill
More info here.
Friday 24 – Sunday 26 May
The 36ONE MTB Challenge
Oudtshoorn
Ultra-Endurance | Ultra-marathon | Gravel
361km | 189km
More info here.
JUNE 2024
Saturday 1 June
Ronde van Riebeek
Riebeeck Kasteel
Ultra-marathon | Gravel
16okm | 80km | 40km | 160km eBike | 80km eBike | 40km eBike
More info here.
Saturday 22 June
Dibiki MTB Challenge
Dibiki Resort, Riversdal
Marathon | Half-marathon
53km | 44km | 17km | 52km eBike
More info here.
JULY 2024
Saturday 13 July
Road to Desolation
Graaff Reinet
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
179km | 66km
More info here.
AUGUST 2024
Friday 9 – Sunday 11 August
Glacier Storms River Traverse
Storms River Village
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 August
Trans Baviaans – The Race
Willowmore
Ultra-endurance
227km
More info here.
Saturday 10 August
Cedar2Coast MTB Adventure
Clanwilliam
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Half-marathon
100km | 55km | 35km
More info here.
Saturday 10 August
Zwartberg Trapsuutjies
Prince Albert
Marathon | Half-marathon
63km | 42km | 19km | 63km eBike
More info here.
Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 August
Trans Baviaans – The Repeat
Willowmore
Ultra-endurance
227km
More info here.
Saturday 31 August
King Price Race to the Sea
Franschhoek
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
162km | 86km
More info here.
Saturday 31 August
Vines and Views MTB Classic (WC XCM Champs)
Vredendal
Marathon | Half-marathon
80km | 55km | 25km
More info here.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 September
Ride McGregor
McGregor
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 7 September
Karoo Poison
Koo Primary School, Montagu
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
125km | 99km | 55km | 28km
More info here.
Saturday 7 September
Ford Trailseeker #6 Wellington
Bosman Family Vineyards, Wellington
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 20km | 10km
More info here.
Sunday 15 September
Enduro SA Cup #4
Witfontein, George
Enduro
More info here.
Sunday 15 September
Boland Gravel Monster
Welbedacht Wine Estate, Wellington
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
150km | 100km
More info here.
Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 September
Dr Evil Classic
Plettenberg Bay
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 21 September
The Pie and Canola Roller
Greyton
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
165km | 76km | 32km | 10km
More info here.
Sunday 22 September
Lions Karoo to Coast Challenge
Uniondale
Ultra-marathon | Gravel
100km
More info here.
OCTOBER 2024
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 October
Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen
Glenwnood House School, George
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 19 October
Prince George Monumental 100 Miler
Prince Albert
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
165km | 75km
More info here.
Friday 25 – Sunday 27 October
Cape Classic 380
Mimosa Lodge, Montagu
Stage Race | Gravel
More info here.
NOVEMBER 2024
Friday 1 – Sunday 3 November
FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay
Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West
Stage Race
More info here.
Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 November
FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage
Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West
Stage Race
More info here.
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 November
FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 November
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November
Ride the Cape
Cherry Glamping, Elgin
Stage Ride
More info here.
Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 November
To Hell and Back
De Hoek Holliday Resort, Gamkaskloof
Stage Race
More info here.
DECEMBER 2024
Thursday 26 December
Monties Cycles MTB Challenge
Laminin Agora, Mossel Bay
Marathon | Half-marathon
56km | 41km | 22km | 56km eBike
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
KWAZULU-NATAL
JANUARY 2024
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 January
Euro Steel Drak Descent
Restmount, Underberg
Stage Race
More info here.
FEBRUARY 2024
Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 February
African Icons 3-Day Social MTB Event
Alpine Heath, Northern Drakensberg
Stage Ride
More info here.
Saturday 24 February
Illovo Wartburg Classic
New Hanover School, New Hanover,
Marathon | Half-marathon
62km | 45km | 22km
More info here.
MARCH 2024
Saturday 16 March
The Berg 100
Nottingham Road
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
100km | 50km
More info here.
APRIL 2024
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 April
CSA Downhill SA Cup #3
Venue TBC, KwaZulu-Natal
Downhill
More info here.
Saturday 20 April
aQuelle Tour Durban MTB
Cornubia Mall
40km | 20km | 10km
Half-marathon
More info here.
Tuesday 23 – Thursday 25 April
KAP sani2c Trail
Glencairn Farm, Underberg
eBike Stage Race
More info here.
Wednesday 24 – Friday 26 April
KAP sani2c Adventure
Glencairn Farm, Underberg
Stage Race
More info here.
Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 April
KAP sani2c Race
Glencairn Farm, Underberg
Stage Race
More info here.
MAY 2024
Sunday 26 May
CSA Marathon National Champs
Karkloof
Ultra-marathon | Marathon
More info here.
Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June
Standard Bank Berg & Bush Descent
Emseni, Bergville
Stage Race
More info here.
JUNE 2024
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 June
Standard Bank Berg & Bush Two-Day
Emseni, Bergville
Stage Race
More info here.
Friday 21 – Saturday 23 June
Sani2c Nonstop
Glencairn Farm, Underberg
Ultra-endurance
250km
More info here.
Friday 28 – Saturday 29 June
CSA XCC & XCO SA Cup #2
Thaba Trails, Alberton
XCC | XCO
More info here.
JULY 2024
Sunday 14 July
CSA Enduro SA Cup #3
Venue TBC, KwaZulu-Natal
Enduro
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
MPUMALANGA
JANUARY 2024
Saturday 20 January
Hoeveldrif Bergfiets Enduro
APK Hoeveldrif, Secunda
Endurance
6-hour Endurance, 6km lap
More info here.
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 January
CSA Downhill SA Cup #1
York Timbers, Sabie
Downhill
More info here.
MARCH 2024
Saturday 16 March
Cosmos 3-in-1 MTB Race
Lake Umuzi, Secunda
110km | 100km | 83km | 70km | 43km | 33km |10km
Marathon | Half-marathon
More info here.
APRIL 2024
Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 April
Recce Raid
Kaapsehoop | Dullstroom
420km | 200km | 65km. | 40km
Ultra-endurance | Marathon | Half-marathon
More info here.
Saturday 27 April
Sabie Classic
Sabie
Marathon | Half-marathon
65km | 40km | 19km | 10km
More info here.
MAY 2024
Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 May
Sabie Xperience
Sabie
Stage Race
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
EASTERN CAPE
FEBRUARY 2024
Sunday 11 February
The Herald MTB Race
Addo Polo Club, Addo
Marathon | Half-marathon
80km | 60km | 30km | 5km
More info here.
MARCH 2024
Saturday 2 March
Ride the Karoo 100 Miler
Dwarsvlei Farm, Middelburg
Ultra-marathon | Marathon | Gravel
170km | 78km
More info here.
Sunday 24 March
The Nanaga MTB Challenge
Nanaga Farm Stall, Port Elizabeth
Marathon | Half-marathon
50km | 30km | 15km | 5km
More info here.
APRIL 2024
Wednesday 3 – Wednesday 10 April
Tour de Addo
Addo Elephant National Park, Addo
Stage Ride
More info here.
Saturday 13 April
Merrell Tsitsikamma MTB Race
Greenside, Tsitsikamma
Marathon | Half-marathon
60km | 40km | 19km | 5km
More info here.
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 April
The Owl Route
Nieu-Bethesda
Stage Race
More info here.
MAY 2024
Friday 3 – Sunday 5 May
Investec Great Kei Trek
Morgan Bay
Stage Race
More info here.
Friday 10 – Sunday 12 May
Investec Great Kei Tour
Morgan Bay
Stage Race
More info here.
Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 May
Transkei Trek
Kobb Inn, Thubeni
Stage Race
More info here.
Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 May
Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek & eBike Tour
Zuurberg Mountain Village, Kromriver
Stage Race
More info here.
JULY 2024
Friday 19 – Tuesday 23 July
Nuvo Wild Ride
Kei Mouth
Stage Race
More info here.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September
Ride the Karoo Event 1
Dwarsvlei Farm, Middelburg
Stage Race
More info here.
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 September
Ride the Karoo Event 2
Dwarsvlei Farm, Middelburg
Stage Race
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
NORTHERN CAPE
MAY 2024
Friday 24 – Sunday 26 May
The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race
Tankwa Tented Camp, Calvinia
Stage Race | Gravel
More info here.
JUNE 2024
Saturday 1 June
Doringdraad MTB Challenge
Doringdraad, Deben
Marathon | Half-marathon
50km | 25km
More info here.
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 June
Trans Augrabies
Augrabies Falls National Park
Stage Race
More info here.
Saturday 29 June
Dorperland MTB Challenge
Kenhardt
Marathon
92.2km
More info here.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 September
Namaqua Quest
Okiep Country Hotel, Okiep
Stage Race
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
LIMPOPO
MAY 2024
Friday 3 – Sunday 5 May
Glacier Waterberg Traverse
Summerplace Game Reserve
Stage Race
More info here.
JUNE 2024
Saturday 15 – Monday 17 June
CSA Gravity Festival Downhill SA Cup #4 & Enduro SA Cup #2 & Gauteng Enduro Cup #2
Summerplace Game Reserve, Vaalwater
Downhill & Enduro
More info here.
JULY 2024
Saturday 6 July
Ford Trailseeker #4 Sondela MTB
Sondela Nature Reserve, Bela Bela
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 20km | 10km | 40km eBike
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
FREE STATE
FEBRUARY 2024
Saturday 24
Bielie Mielie MTB Race
Reitz
Marathon | Half-marathon
93km | 50km | 21km | 15km
More info here.
MARCH 2024
Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 March
Trans Xhariep MTB Race
Forever Resort, Gariep Dam
Ultra-endurance | Ultra-marathon
319km | 120km
More info here.
APRIL 2024
Friday 5 – Sunday 7 April
Pink Rosendal MTB Weekend
The Service Station Wine Bar, Rosendal
Stage Ride
More info here.
MAY 2024
Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 May
Subaru Amohela MTB Challenge
Clarens
Stage Race
More info here.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Friday 13 – Thursday 19 September
Old Mutual Go2Berg
Frankfort
Stage Race
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
NORTH WEST
MAY 2024
Saturday 4 May
Hakbos Eco Challenge
Hakboslaagte
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 15km
More info here.
Saturday 11 May
Race to the Sun | CSA Gravel National Champs
Hartebeesport Dam
Gravel | Ultra-marathon | Marathon
More info here.
JULY 2024
Saturday 27 July
Ford Trailseeker #5 Van Gaalen
Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, Skeerpoort
Marathon | Half-marathon
70km | 40km | 20km | 10km
More info here.
Don’t see your event? Send us the information via email to joanne@treadmtb.co.za
