85km SA MARATHON CHAMPINSHIP EVENT - Elite Males & Females, Sub Vet Males & Vet Males ONLY
60km SA CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES - Junior Men & Youth Men, Sub Vet Women & Vet Women, Master Men, Open (non-SA Champs) batch for all others.
40km SA CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES - Junior Women & Youth Women, Master Women, Grand Master Men & Women, Open (non-SA Champs) batch for all others.
RACE | START TIME | Price | |
SAT | 21km Trail Run | 07:30 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 210.00 |
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 260.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 190.00 | ||
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 260.00 | ||
SAT | 9km Trail Run | 08:00 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 170.00 |
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 220.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 150.00 | ||
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 220.00 | ||
SUN | 85km MTB - SA Marathon Champs Event (Elite Men & Women, Sub Vet Men & Vet Men ONLY) | 07:30 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 450.00 |
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 500.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 430.00 | ||
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 500.00 | ||
SUN | 60km MTB Sappi Karkloof Classic | 08:30 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 360.00 |
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 410.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 340.00 | ||
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 410.00 | ||
SUN | 60km E-Bike | 08:30 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 360.00 |
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 410.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 340.00 | ||
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 410.00 | ||
SUN | 40km MTB aQuelle Half Marathon | 09:15 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 300.00 |
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 350.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 280.00 | ||
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 350.00 | ||
SUN | 40km E-Bike | 09:15 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 300.00 |
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 350.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 280.00 | ||
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 350.00 | ||
SUN | 20km MTB Karkloof Family Ride | 10:00 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 210.00 |
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 260.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 190.00 | ||
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 260.00 | ||
SUN | 20km E-Bike | 10:00 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 210.00 |
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 260.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 190.00 | ||
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 260.00 | ||
SUN | 10km MTB Karkloof Fun Ride | 10:20 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 110.00 |
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 160.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 90.00 | ||
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 160.00 | ||
SUN | 9km Fun Run | 10:30 | Pre Entry effective from 01 Apr 2024 to 18 May 2024 | ZAR 170.00 |
Late Entry effective from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024 | ZAR 220.00 | ||
Early-bird effective from 26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024 | ZAR 150.00 | ||
Late Entry (at Registration) | ZAR 220.00 |
A challenging timed running race through the Karkloof forests, boulder hopping over the majestic Karkloof river, through a working dairy
farms, with some testing climbs to reach some magnificent views not available to the public. With a newly introduced KOM and QOM
cash prize for the first Mens and Womens runners up to the crest
A less strenuous timed running race through the Karkloof forests, boulder hopping over the majestic Karkloof river, through a working
dairy farm, with some manageable climbing.
The 85km MTB is the SA MARATHON CHAMPINSHIP EVENT.
Elite Males & Females, Sub Vet Males & Vet Males ONLY may enter this event as stipulated by CSA.
All Elite Males & Females, Sub Vet Males & Vet Males riders need to have FULL RACING LICENSES to participate in this event.
NOTE: There is no open batch for riders who are not elites, or vet or sub vet men
E-bikes not permitted
Description: An ultra-tough Marathon Champs timed race for elite riders, speeding through Karkloof forests, testing your fitness up mountains and
your technical ability through some of the best flowing singles tracks in the country. With a newly introduced KOM and QOM cash prize
for the first Mens and Womens timed cyclists up to the top of the mountain. Pre-qualified entrants with CSA racing license holders only,
SA CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES:
Junior Men & Youth Men
Sub Vet Women & Vet Women
Master Men
All Junior riders need to have FULL RACING LICENSES to participate.
All other riders need to have at least a CSA membership to compete in the championship events.
NOTE: Riders who are not in the SA Championship age categories may enter the 60km in the Open Batch but will not be eligible for prizes or titles.
Ebikes Permitted in Open Batch
Description: A challenging timed race aimed at riders with good technical ability and fitness to experience the best the Karkloof has the offer on
climbs and flowing technical single tracks. With a newly introduced KOM and QOM cash prize for the first Mens and Womens timed
cyclists up to the top of the mountain.
SA CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES:
Junior Women & Youth Women
Master Women
Grand Master Men & Women
All Junior riders need to have FULL RACING LICENSES to participate.
All other riders need to have at least a CSA membership to compete in the championship events.
NOTE: Riders who are not in the SA Championship age categories may enter the 40km in the Open Batch but will not be eligible for prizes or titles.
E-Bikes permitted in Open Batch
Description: A moderate timed race aimed at fitter riders wanting to test themselves on the slightly longer routes of combined single track and jeep
track, with a few good climbs thrown in but less technical single track to keep the flows going with views of the majestic Karkloof Falls
along the route.
Prizes for the Nippers, Sprog, Sub Junior Boys & Girls Categories
E-Bikes permitted in Open Batch
Description: An easier timed race for riders looking to experience the serenity of the Karkloof forests along mostly jeep tracks and some single track
without any technical obstacles to worry about, ensuring smiles all round and an enjoyable event with views of the majestic Karkloof
Falls along the route.
The Sunday 10km Fun Ride is a FUN event and will be NOT be timed, therefore you will not need a Timing Chip.
However you will still need a Number Board for safety purposes
Description: An easy fun ride for Kids and Parents to enjoy through the scenic jeep track roads in the forests of the Karkloof
The Sunday 9km Fun Trail Run is a FUN event and will be NOT be timed, therefore you will not need a Timing Chip.
However you will still need a Running Bib for safety purposes
Description: A less strenuous fun run through the Karkloof forests, boulder hopping over the majestic Karkloof river, through a working dairy farm,
with the Karkloof beauty, sights and sounds to take in all around.
PLEASE NOTE AS STIPULATED BY CYCLING SOUTH AFRICA :
85km MTB is the SA Marathon Champs event - ONLY Elite Men & Women, Sub Vet Men & Vet Men may enter this event and ALL riders in this event MUST have a FULL CSA RACING LICENSE!
60km MTB - SA Champs categories = Junior Men, Youth Men, Sub Vet Women, Vet Women and Master Men. Any other age cats can enter this race but must ride in the open batch and are not eligible for prizes or titles.
40km MTB - SA Champs categories = Junior Women, Youth Women, Master Women, Grand Master Men and Women. Any other age cats can enter this race but must ride in the open batch and are not eligible for prizes or titles.
20km MTB - Nippers, Sprogs, Sub Junior Boys and Girls and open ages may enter this event. Any other age cats can enter this race but are not eligible for prizes.
85km MTB – https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/karkloof-classic-85km-mtb-170494018
60km MTB – https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/karkloof-classic-60km-mtb-170493744
40km MTB – https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/karkloof-classic-40km-mtb-170493540
20km MTB – https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/karkloof-classic-20km-mtb-170493275
10km MTB Fun Ride – https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/karkloof-classic-10km-mtb-170492910
21km Trail Run – https://www.wikiloc.com/trail-running-trails/karkloof-classic-21km-trail-run-170492560
9km Trail Run – https://www.wikiloc.com/trail-running-trails/karkloof-classic-9km-trail-run-170490186
There will be a 1km Kiddies Fun Run on Saturday that is free to take part in, and will start at 8:05AM
First 100 entrants into 21km Run
get a sublimated Peak OR Beanie
First 200 entrants into 9km Runs
get a buff or keyring
First 500 entrants into 85, 60 & 40km MTB
get the option of a Trucker Cap OR Beanie
First 200 entrants into 20 & 10 MTB
get a buff or keyring
This is the FOURTH event of the 2024 ROAG KZN MTB Marathon Series
Please note that to qualify for the ROAG Series points:
Entrants need to take part in the races stipulated by CSA for this event as it forms part of the SA Marathon Championships. (Please see under RACE INFORMATION for more details).
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY TO ENTER THE CORRECT DISTANCE!
E-bike riders do not qualify for points in the ROAG Series
TRAIL SERIES
Please note that to qualify for the ROAG Series:
· 18 years & Under need to take part in the 9km Trail Run.
· 19 years & Over need to take part in the 21km Trail Run
SAPPI KARKLOOF CLASSIC AS SA CHAMPS AND THE QUATTRO ROAG SERIES.
The 2024 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival deservedly doubles as the South Africa MTB Marathon Championships, which adds prestige to the event but does also cause some anomalies with how the Quattro ROAG Series powered by Momentum assigns points for the MTB categories.
Cycling South Africa has certain requirements with regards to the age categories and which events participants must enter to qualify for national age group titles. However, at times this is at odds with the traditional way in which the ROAG Series has assigned points for the MTB events.
So, for 2024 ROAG will need to adjust the traditional points structure for the Karkloof Classic so as to work around the CSA requirements and ensure the ROAG Series points structure is as fair as possible. While the system we have devised will allow all riders to earn points in both the overall and their age categories, there are sure to be some people who are disadvantaged in some cases and we apologise in advance, but genuinely feel this is the fairest and best way to handle this scenario for the majority.
NOTE 1: This is only relevant for the Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival. All other events will follow traditional points allocations.
NOTE 2: For the trail runners, the Saturday events only will be used for points allocation. The 9km trail run on Sunday will not be used for any points allocations for the Quattro ROAG Series powered by Momentum.
OVERALL ROAG SERIES POINTS (Classic)
The overall points will be allocation on the following basis with results separated by gender:
The overall points for the Intermediate events will be normal with results from the 20km event in both age categories and overall used to determine the points.
AGE CATEGORY ROAG SERIES POINTS (Classic)