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Self-supported

 

This is a self-supported event. Riders must carry everything they require including mandatory equipment for the duration of the ride. Riders may not receive any personal support/seconding whilst in competition. 

 

  • Riders must follow the designated route using GPS to self-navigate. The course is not marked.

  • There is food and beds/mattresses/blankets provided at checkpoints

  • Riders may each pack one 2 litre resupply tub to be handed in at registration. This tub will be available at Masakala (230km and 515km)

  • Resupply splits for checkpoints, water sources, shops and accommodation are provided

    Purists may view this as “semi-supported” but essentially it is still up to the rider when he/she stops and sources food, water, accommodation and/or camping.

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Distance Options

 

  • 700km Full Course (12300m Ascent)   -   7 checkpoints   -   40 entry slots available

  • 400km Short Course (7400m Ascent)   -  4 checkpoints    -   30 entry slots available

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Location

 

The race will start and finish at Silver-streams Country Estate,  Bushman’s Nek (near Underberg), KZN.  

 

The route traverses the base of the Southern Drakensberg mountains in a ‘circular’ route through Basotholand and the Maloti Mountains. See Route for more detailed info. 

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Dates and Times

 

Sunday, 23 April 2023

  • 16h00 -18h00 Race registration (option 1) at Silverstreams

 

Monday 24 April 2023

  • 06h00 - 07h15 Race registration (option 2) at Silverstreams

  • 07h30 Race briefing at Silverstreams

  • 08h30 Assemble at start chute. Final Q&A.

  • 09h00 Race Start (long and short course together)

 

 Saturday 29 April 2023

  • 09h00 Race Finish cut-off

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Cut-offs

 

Final Cut-off

  • 120 hours at Finish line (long and short course)

 

Short Coursing

700 Riders have the option to short-course at 230km, and 320km mark and will still be eligible for 400 course ‘official finish’ if they reach the finish-line within the allotted 120 hours.

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Entry Fees

 

400km Race

  • Early entry       R5,000  (fully paid by 30 Sep 2022)

  • Normal entry   R6,000

 

700km Race 

  • Early entry       R6,000  (fully paid by 30 Sep 2022)

  • Normal entry    R7,000

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Entry Fee Includes

  • Meals/food at checkpoints

  • Beds/mattresses/blankets at checkpoints

  • Meal and one night's accommodation at finish

  • Live satellite tracking during competition

  • Emergency support and first aid

  • Access to all professional event photos and videos

  • Event t-shirt

  • Event cap

  • Event buff

  • Finishers trophy (mini Basotho hat)

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Entry Fee Excludes

  • Accommodation prior to race start

  • Accommodations during event other than at official checkpoints

  • Trail food, energy bars, Coca-cola etc. on sale at checkpoints

  • Evacuation from route whether emergency or elected (Race office will coordinate logistics but not cost thereof)

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Entry Terms & Conditions

  • Deadline for early entry is 30 September 2022 (fully paid)

  • Deadline for normal entry is17 March 2023 (fully paid)

  • Entry slot only secured once min 50% deposit paid 

  • 30 x 400km and 40 x 700km slots available

  • Withdrawal before 17 March receives 90% refund or 100% rollover credit 

  • Withdrawal before 20 April receives 40% refund or 60% rollover credit 

  • Withdrawal after 20 April is non-fundable nor ‘roll-overable’

  • If event does not take place due to Force Majeure, pandemic or political unrest then rollover to postponed date or following year will be offered at no extra cost or 75% cash refund option

  • By entering the event you agree to abide by race rules and sign indemnity form

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Getting There

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Driving

Start/Finish venue is 250km from Durban and 600km from JHB. Secure parking will be available at start/finish venue during competition. The last 30km to Bushmen's Nek is on Gravel road but it is a decent road and usually very accessible with small cars. 

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Find Silverstreams on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/cpKtapqadxXLvnU69

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Accommodation

One night accommodation at Silverstreams is included for rider on day/night they finish. All other pre and post race accommodation must be booked directly.

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Location
Dates and times
Cut-offs
Entry fees
Getting there
Event overview
Accom
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