The Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival will again be hosting the SA MTB Marathon
Champs at the Karkloof Country Club on Saturday 25th May 2025.
On Saturday there will be two trail running options to choose from as well as a 1km Kiddies Fun Run around the Club grounds.
Sunday will offer a packed day of Mountain Biking for the whole family with distances
ranging from 10km to the 85km.
Event details are as follows:
25th MAY – Registration from 06h00 to 09h30
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Time | Event | Early Bird | Normal Entry | Late Entry |
07h30 | 21km Trail Run | R190 | R210 | R260 |
08h00 | 9km Trail Run | R150 | R170 | R220 |
08h05 | 1km Kiddies Fun Run | Free | Free | Free |
Please check the racing categories carefully below to make sure you are entering the correct event. Prizes are specific to events and categories.
Racing Categories |
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Race | Batch | Category |
85km MTB | A | Elite Men |
B | Sub Vet & Vet Men | |
C | Elite Woman | |
60km MTB | A | Junior & Youth Men |
B | Sub Vet & Vet Woman | |
C | Master Men | |
D | Open Batch | |
E | Open Batch | |
40km MTB | A | Junior & Youth Women |
B | Master Woman | |
C | Grand Master Men & Woman | |
D | Open Batch | |
E | Open Batch | |
F | Open Batch | |
20km MTB | A | Nippers, Sprogs, Sub Junior Boys & Girls |
B | Open Batch | |
C | Open Batch | |
10km MTB | A | Open Batch |
9km Fun Trail Run | A | Open Batch |
Online entries will open and close as follows: |
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Entry Type | Open | Close |
Early Bird | 26 February | 31 March |
Normal Entry | 1 April | 18 May |
Late Entry | 19 May | 22 May |
Late entries will also be available on the day of each event at the Karkloof Country Club and the late entry price will apply.
SAT | 21km Trail Run
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 Men’s and Women’s runners up to the crest.
SAT | 9km Trail Run
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.
SAT | 1km Kiddies Fun Run
A free and easy fun run for Kids and Parents around the Karkloof Country club to stretch and test those little legs, ideal for those waiting for loved ones doing other events.
SUN | 85km MTB Marathon
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 Men’s and Women’s timed cyclists up to the top of the mountain. Pre-qualified entrants with CSA racing license holders only, E-bikes not permitted.
SUN | 60km MTB
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 Men’s and Women’s timed cyclists up to the top of the mountain.
SUN | 40km MTB
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.
SUN | 20km MTB
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.
SUN | 10km MTB Fun Ride
An easy fun ride for Kids and Parents to enjoy through the scenic jeep track roads in the forests of the Karkloof.
SUN | 9km Fun Trail Run
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.
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