24 May - 25 May 2025
The Sappi Karkloof Trail Festival will take place at the Absa Karkloof Country Club on 24-25th of May 2025. The event saw a massive surge in competitors in 2024 and is aiming to make 2025 even bigger and better. The event is also SA Marathon Championships and the club is proud to be hosting this in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Saturday 24th May will be a day for the Runners with 3 trail running distances, including a brand new intermediate distance to bridge the gap. The day is also one for the Enduro riders with a Full Enduro, E-bike Enduro and an Enduro Lite.
Sunday the 25th May will be a day for the Marathon MTB riders, competing for the prestigious title of SA Marathon Champs, with MTB race distances ranging from 10km for the Fun Ride, right up to 85km for the strongest competitors. For the more fun-loving running crowd there will be a Fun Run.
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Event Dates & Times:
Saturday, 24 May 2025: Trail Runs (21km, 15km, 9km) and Enduro (Full, E-Bike, Lite)
Sunday, 25 May 2025: Marathon MTB (85km, 60km, 40km, 20km, 10km Fun Ride) and 9km Fun Trail Run
Early Bird Closes: 8 April 2025 @09:00
Late Rate Starts: 17 May 2025 @09:00
Online Entries Close: 21 May 2025 @12:00
Please note: Late entries will be available on the day of the event at the Karkloof Country Club and the late entry price will apply.
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Compete in the timed Trail Run. Enter the 21km, 15km, or 9km Trail Run.
Standard entry for Trail Run (21km).
Distance: 21km.
Eligible age: 17+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for Trail Run (15km).
Distance: 15km.
Eligible age: 13+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for Trail Run (9km).
Distance: 9km.
Eligible age: 10+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Compete in the Enduro ride. Compete in the Full Enduro, Enduro e-Bike, or the Enduro Lite. Participants are required to have an active Cycling South Africa (CSA) Membership. Visit www.cyclingsa-events.co.za to buy a CSA membership.
Standard entry for Enduro Full (5 Stages).
Distance: 5 Stages.
Eligible age: 13+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for Enduro Full e-Bike (5 Stages).
Distance: 5 Stages.
Eligible age: 19+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for Enduro Lite (3 Stages).
Distance: 3 Stages.
Eligible age: 8+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Compete in the Marathon MTB Ride. Youth Champs will be held at the Karkloof SA MTB Youth Festival on 4 - 6 July 2025 and as such no racing category is available for this event. Youth are welcome to enter the event in any distance up to and including the 60km events, and enter under the open batch. Participants are required to have an active Cycling South Africa (CSA) Membership. Visit www.cyclingsa-events.co.za to buy a CSA membership.
Standard entry for 85km MTB.
Distance: 85km.
Eligible age: 19+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for 60km MTB.
Distance: 60km.
Eligible age: 15+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for 40km MTB.
Distance: 40km.
Eligible age: 15+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for 60km e-Bike.
Distance: 60km.
Eligible age: 15+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for 40km e-Bike.
Distance: 40km.
Eligible age: 15+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Compete in the 20km MTB Ride or 10km MTB Fun Ride. Participants are not required to have a CSA Membership. However, participants are required to purchase a CSA Day License to compete in the 20km MTB Ride.
Standard entry for 20km MTB.
Distance: 20km.
Eligible age: 8+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for 20km e-Bike.
Distance: 20km.
Eligible age: 8+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Standard entry for 10km MTB Fun Ride.
Distance: 10km.
Eligible age: 4+ as on 31 December 2025.
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Compete in the 9km Trail Fun Run.
Standard entry for 9km Fun Trail Run.
Distance: 9km.
Eligible age: 10+ as on 31 December 2025.
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