Klipspringer MTB Challenge 2026
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Klipspringer MTB Challenge 2026

Join the Klipspringer MTB Challenge for an exhilarating ride through the beautiful Bushveld terrain!

Race day
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Location
Polokwane Game Reserve, Polokwane, Polokwane
Start
8:00 AM
Distances
5km · 15km · 35km · 48km · 68km

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Join the Klipspringer MTB Challenge for an exhilarating ride through the beautiful Bushveld terrain!

  • Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event
  • Family-friendly weekend
  • Multiple race distances available
  • Prize giving ceremony
  • Day license available for non-members
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About this race

KLIPSPRINGER MTB CHALLENGE 2026

Summary

Date :   30 MAY 2026
Venue: Polokwane Nature Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa
Terrain: Bushveld | Gravel Roads | Jeep Tracks | Single Tracks
Distances:  68km  |  48km  |  35km  |  15km  |  Trail Run 5km  |


*Limpopo CHAMPS + Qualifier Race*

Online entries closes - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at midnight

*Late entries will also be done - Friday at Paint Hyper Polokwane, 85 19th St, Industria and Saturday at Venue*

*CSA License applies - R70 for all MTB distances*

*Limpopo CHAMPS + Qualifier Race / CSA Sanctioned Event*

A Cycling South Africa membership license is required if you want to ride in the 15km, 35km, 48km or 68km race. Please supply your CSA number in the registration when prompt to. If you don't have a CSA license you will be charge a day license fee of R70. Please visit www.cyclingsa.com for more information 

Number Collections & Late Entries

Date :   29 May 2026 - Friday
Venue:  PAINT HYPER85 19th St, Industria, Polokwane
Times:  15:00 - 17:00

Date :   30 May 2026 - Saturday
Venue: Polokwane Nature Reserve, Race Venue
Times:  06:30 - 07:45

Event Program

30 May - Saturday

Sat - 08:00 - Start 68km Batches
Sat - 08:20 - Start 48km Batches
Sat - 08:45 - Start 35km Batches
Sat - 09:00 - Start 15km Batches 

Sat - 09:10 - Start 5km Trail Run

12:00 - Prize Giving at Finish


*Accommodation still available at the POLOKWANE NATURE RESERVE - 015 290 2331 *


Klipspringer Mountain Bike Challenge - a Bushveld Experience

Klipspringer MTB Challenge is a qualifying event for Limpopo colours and is an official CSA sanctioned event. The race caters for all levels of riders, from the serious cyclists, to the weekend warrior. This will be a great family weekend.

68km • 48km • 35km • 15km • 5km Trail Run

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

*MORE INFO AND ROUTE MAPS CLOSER TO EVENT*

5KM Trail Run

This is a 5km Trail Run

15KM MTB FUN RIDE

 This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event

35KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.


48KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.

68KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.

GENERAL RACE INFO:

  • In order to create a safe and enjoyable venue for everyone who has entered, it is very important that all the Rules & Regulations strictly be adhered to when entering the Trails. Failure to adhere to the Rules & Regulations will result in the forfeiting your ride.
  • The Venue, Trail operators, Employees and Companies involved can not be held liable for any Injury, Sickness, Theft or Loss occurred before, during or after entering the Venue 
  • All riders (15km, 35km, 48km, 68km) must have a valid license.
    A day license must be purchased for R70 if you do not have one.
  • All riders must wear protective headgear AT ALL TIMES.
    Failure may result in disqualification and or penalty.
  • All CSA rules apply. Please go to www.cyclingsa.com to update yourself. Ignorance of any rule will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression. 
  • All announcements and instructions made on Race day by the race director are binding.
  • All queries regarding the results must be lodged with the time keepers within 30min after results are made available on race day.
  • No race number, No result.


CATEGORIES INFO:

 VERY IMPORTANT:

The womens federation and Limpopo Colours for 19+ will be awarded in the 48km distance and not 68km as in previous years.

 All categories for women in 48km will be in the PRIZE Giving.

Women can still ride in the 68km, but prize giving only for first, second and third overall. NO categories in the 68km Women!

*E-Bikes podium ONLY on the 48km route.

*Grand Master Men podium ONLY on 48km Route 

PRIZES:


















Please note that you will only be eligible to receive a prize in the category you registered under!
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories




5km Trail Run Prizes

CategoriesAge
1
2
3
Overall 5 km Trail RunAll ages




15km Prizes

CategoriesAge1
2
3
Overall Batch B 15km13+











Nippers8-10

   

  
Sprogs11-12 

 


35km Prizes

Categories
Age
1
2
3
Sub Juniors Overall13-14



  







Overall 35km - Batch B15+ 

   

 







48km Prizes

Categories
Age
1
2
3
Overall 48km Batch A15+











Youths15-16




Juniors17-18











Elite Women19-29




Sub Veteran Women30-39




Veteran Women40-49




Master Women50-59




Grand Master Women60+











Grand Master Men60+











Overall 48km - Batch B19+











48km - E-Bikes19+




68km Prizes

Categories
Age
1
2
3
Overall 68km Men19+




Overall 68km Women19+












Elites Men19-29




Sub Veteran Men30-39




Veteran Men40-49




Master Men50-59











 

PARTNERS & SPONSORS:





CONTACT US:

For any inquiries, please contact us:

Willie Willemse - 083 254 6752




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Race details

Race day
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Start
8:00 AM
Location
Polokwane Game Reserve, Polokwane
Polokwane Game Reserve
Polokwane, Limpopo

Distances & pricing

  • 5km Trail Run
    From
    R50
  • 15km MTB
    From
    R100
  • 35km MTB
    From
    R200
  • 48km MTB
    From
    R250
  • 68km MTB
    From
    R300

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