Event Status:
The Koedoeslaagte MTB Race is open to all CyclingSouth Africa membership card holders
Day licences available for Open Fun Rides
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
Maps and route profiles: