Entries & Info
INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT
Sappi Karkloof Classic Challenge
| RACE | START TIME | Price | |
| 20km MTB | 06:00 | Pre Entry | ZAR 100.00 |
| 40km MTB | 06:00 | Pre Entry | ZAR 120.00 |
| 60km MTB | 06:00 | Pre Entry | ZAR 150.00 |
| 10km Trail Run | 06:00 | Pre Entry | ZAR 100.00 |
| 21km Trail Run | 06:00 | Pre Entry | ZAR 120.00 |
| Enduro (24th Oct and 7th Nov only) | 06:00 | Pre Entry | ZAR 250.00 |
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20km MTB
Before your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to view the race briefing letter
CLICK HERE to access the GPX file if needed
CLICK HERE to view the 3D route profile & route map
After your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to upload your race time -
40km MTB
Before your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to view the race briefing letter
CLICK HERE to access the GPX file if needed
CLICK HERE to view the 3D route profile & route map
After your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to upload your race time -
60km MTB
Before your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to view the race briefing letter
CLICK HERE to access the GPX file if needed
CLICK HERE to view the 3D route profile & route map
After your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to upload your race time
Please note that there will be an elite race within this race and that prizes for the 60km will only be awarded to riders who take part in this race. The race will ONLY be for riders with an Elite Racing License and will not be open to the general public.To compete in this race you will need to enter (the normal 60km event above) and ride on either Saturday the 24th of October or Saturday the 14th of November. There will be a mens and a womens batch that will go off at 8am and 8:30am respectively.
For more information please read the "Elite Licensed Riders" section under "Other Useful Information About This Event" on the more info page below.
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10km Trail Run
Before your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to view the race briefing letter
CLICK HERE to access the GPX file if needed
CLICK HERE to view the 3D route profile & route map
After your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to upload your race time -
21km Trail Run
Before your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to view the race briefing letter
CLICK HERE to access the GPX file if needed
CLICK HERE to view the 3D route profile & route map
After your semi-virtual ride/run:
CLICK HERE to upload your race time -
Enduro (24th Oct and 7th Nov only)
CLICK HERE to view the race briefing letter
CLICK HERE to access the Full Enduro GPX file if needed
CLICK HERE to view the Full Enduro 3D route profile & route map
The Enduro will take place on Sat 24th of October and Sat 7th of November 2020, and the course will not be open on any other days other than these two. The Enduro is designed for both experienced enduro riders, and people that would like to give it a go for the first time. We are offering an Enduro Lite and a Full Enduro. The Full Enduro has 5 stages and starts and ends at the Karkloof Club, there is no need to drive anywhere. The Enduro Lite has three stages and leaves out 2 of the stages of the full event. The Enduro (Full and Lite) will start at the Karkloof Club, any time after 11am on the 24th or the 7th, and you need to be complete by 5pm. You may not start before 11am on either of these days.
Other Information About Event
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General Information
REGISTRATION, RACE INFO, SCREENING & STARTING:
You can arrive at the Karkloof Club between 6am and 4pm on any day between 24 October and 15 November.
Register - this will be done outside in a safe, socially distanced environment. You will receive a unique arm band that allows you access to these trails. They are not accessible with a normal Karkloof Club Members Band or day visitor band.
Race Buff - Collect your race buff and information about the route.
Screening - you will need to follow the Covid-19 protocols on place at the Club.
Start - when you are ready.
Collect your ice cold refreshment when you are done. -
General Information
FORMAT & INFORMATION:
All routes are unique to the challenge and will be marked the entire month.
Arrive and ride when it suits you.
There are no water tables on the route, so you need to carry your own water.
No vehicles are allowed on the route at any time what so ever.
Medical rescue procedures will be in place.
You can enter multiple distances or disciplines.
You can have another go if you want to improve your time (to do this you don't re-enter, you pitch up with your original entry, and only pay R60 at the entry desk to allow you to do the route again).
Enduro is the same as above, but only on the following two days (Saturday 24th & Sunday 7th), and will be timed using timing chips.
Pro Elite Riders - you will receive an email with further information. -
Prizes/Prize Money
MEN:
*21km Trail Run - Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
*Enduro - Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
*20km MTB - Nippers (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Sprogs (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Sub Juniors (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
*40km MTB - Youths (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Juniors (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
*60km MTB - Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
WOMEN:
*21km Trail Run - Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
*Enduro - Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
*20km MTB - Nippers (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Sprogs (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Sub Juniors (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
*40km MTB - Youths (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Juniors (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
*60km MTB - Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT PRIZES ARE LIMITED AS FOLLOWS:
1ST PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED IF THERE ARE 5 OR MORE PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN THE CATEGORY.
2ND PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED IF THERE ARE 8 OR MORE PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN THE CATEGORY.
3RD PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED IF THERE ARE 12 OR MORE PEOPLE PARTCIPATING IN THE CATEGORY.
FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN PLEASE SEE BELOW
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT
PLEASER NOTE THAT E-BIKES ARE ALLOWED TO BE USED, HOWEVER, YOU MAY NOT SUBMIT A TIME IF YOU RACE ON AN E-BIKE.
This is Race #7 of the Quattro ROAG Series powered by Momentum.
MTB SERIES
Please note that to qualify for the ROAG Series:
· Nippers, Sprogs & Sub Juniors need to take part in the 20km MTB.
· Youths & Juniors need to take part in the 40km MTB.
· Seniors to Grand Masters need to take part in the 60km MTB.
TRAIL SERIES
Please note that to qualify for the ROAG Series:
· 18 years & Under need to take part in the 10km Trail Run.
· 19 years & Over need to take part in the 21km Trail Run.
