KLIPSPRINGER MTB CHALLENGE 2026

Summary

Date :   30 MAY 2026
Venue: Polokwane Nature Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa
Terrain: Bushveld | Gravel Roads | Jeep Tracks | Single Tracks
Distances:  68km  |  48km  |  35km  |  15km  |  Trail Run 5km  |

*Limpopo CHAMPS + Qualifier Race*

Online entries closes - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at midnight

*Late entries will also be done - Friday at Paint Hyper Polokwane, 85 19th St, Industria and Saturday at Venue*

*CSA License applies - R70 for all MTB distances*

*Limpopo CHAMPS + Qualifier Race / CSA Sanctioned Event*

A Cycling South Africa membership license is required if you want to ride in the 15km, 35km, 48km or 68km race. Please supply your CSA number in the registration when prompt to. If you don't have a CSA license you will be charge a day license fee of R70. Please visit www.cyclingsa.com for more information 

Number Collections & Late Entries

Date :   29 May 2026 - Friday
Venue:  PAINT HYPER, 85 19th St, Industria, Polokwane
Times:  15:00 - 17:00

Date :   30 May 2026 - Saturday
Venue: Polokwane Nature Reserve, Race Venue
Times:  06:30 - 07:45

Event Program

30 May - Saturday

Sat - 08:00 - Start 68km Batches
Sat - 08:20 - Start 48km Batches
Sat - 08:45 - Start 35km Batches
Sat - 09:00 - Start 15km Batches 

Sat - 09:10 - Start 5km Trail Run

12:00 - Prize Giving at Finish

Klipspringer Mountain Bike Challenge - a Bushveld Experience

Klipspringer MTB Challenge is a qualifying event for Limpopo colours and is an official CSA sanctioned event. The race caters for all levels of riders, from the serious cyclists, to the weekend warrior. This will be a great family weekend.

68km • 48km • 35km • 15km • 5km Trail Run

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

*MORE INFO AND ROUTE MAPS CLOSER TO EVENT*

5KM Trail Run

This is a 5km Trail Run

15KM MTB FUN RIDE

 This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event

35KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.

48KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.

68KM MTB RACE:

This is a Sanctioned Limpopo Cycling event.

GENERAL RACE INFO:

• In order to create a safe and enjoyable venue for everyone who has entered, it is very important that all the Rules & Regulations strictly be adhered to when entering the Trails. Failure to adhere to the Rules & Regulations will result in the forfeiting your ride.
• The Venue, Trail operators, Employees and Companies involved can not be held liable for any Injury, Sickness, Theft or Loss occurred before, during or after entering the Venue 
• All riders (15km, 35km, 48km, 68km) must have a valid license.
  A day license must be purchased for R70 if you do not have one.
• All riders must wear protective headgear AT ALL TIMES.
  Failure may result in disqualification and or penalty.
• All CSA rules apply. Please go to www.cyclingsa.com to update yourself. Ignorance of any rule will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression. 
• All announcements and instructions made on Race day by the race director are binding.
• All queries regarding the results must be lodged with the time keepers within 30min after results are made available on race day.
• No race number, No result.

CATEGORIES INFO:

 VERY IMPORTANT:

The womens federation and Limpopo Colours for 19+ will be awarded in the 48km distance and not 68km as in previous years.

 All categories for women in 48km will be in the PRIZE Giving.

Women can still ride in the 68km, but prize giving only for first, second and third overall. NO categories in the 68km Women!

*E-Bikes podium ONLY on the 48km route.

*Grand Master Men podium ONLY on 48km Route 

5km Trail Run Prizes

15km Prizes

35km Prizes

48km Prizes

68km Prizes

PARTNERS & SPONSORS:

CONTACT US:

For any inquiries, please contact us:

Willie Willemse - 083 254 6752