7Weekspoort MTB and Trail Run Challenge 2026

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 :

Entry Fees

85km MTB - R600
43km MTB - R400
30km MTB - R300
10km Trail Run - R200
18km Trail Run - R300
10km Fun Trail Run - R100
5km Fun Trail Run - R100

Goodie Bags for first 100 entries

Event Programme

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. BOOKED
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. BOOKED
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.

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Event Partners

Event Sponsors