KZN XCO CHAMPIONSHIP

Experience the Thrill of XCO Racing at Cascades!

XCO (Cross-Country Olympic) racing offers a spectacular experience for spectators and riders. Designed with a spectator-friendly layout, friends and family can cheer on riders at multiple points throughout each lap.

Course Details:

* Nippers & Sprogs: A fun and approachable ~2 km course featuring singletrack and open forestry roads.  Rookie riders new to XCO and invited to join and race in their own race category!  

* Sub-Juniors to Great Grand Masters: An action-packed ~4.5 km lap featuring flowing singletrack, open forestry roads, fast descents, and technical obstacles. All technical sections offer A-lines (challenging) and B-lines (easier alternatives).

Event Day Highlights:

* Free Skills Arena: Open to everyone throughout the day—perfect for testing your skills while the racing unfolds!

* Food & Refreshments: On-site vendors serving a variety of food and drinks.

* Explore the Trails: A marked hiking route will be available for spectators and families to explore Cascades Park (maps available at registration).

A complete Race Guide with the full schedule and program will be emailed to all registered entrants. Don't miss out—get your entries in today!  This race is also the KZN Provincial championship race, where age category winners are crowned to conclude the 2026 season.

Please note: Changes to the proposed may be made based on number of entries and weather conditions.

• KZN XCO Championships (Nippers & Sprogs)20 kmR 260
  A fun and approachable ~2 km course featuring singletrack and open forestry roads. This event will count as the interprovincial event required for provincial colours eligibility for riders in these age categories.
• KZN XCO Championships (Sub-junior +)20 kmR 360
  An action-packed ~4.5 km lap featuring flowing singletrack, open forestry roads, fast descents, and technical obstacles. All technical sections offer A-lines (challenging) and B-lines (easier alternatives).
• Rookie Riders - invitational race for riders new to XCO racing (nippers & sprogs)Ages 7-12
• 15 km
• R 260

  Age category dependent

  A fun and approachable ~2 km course featuring singletrack and open forestry roads. Rookie riders new to XCO and invited to join and race in their own race category!