Koedoeslaagte MTB Marathon Sat 29 Aug 2026 @ Parys, North West

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: reception@cycling-sa.co.za WhatsApp or call: Attie 082 335 3358
Medical and Emergency: Vaal Emergency Services
Accommodation - https://www.cratercycling.com/accommodation

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