MTB CHALLENGE
Date: 13 JULY 2024
Venue: Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge), Vaalwater, Waterberg, Limpopo
2 ¼ hours from PTA
GPS: 24 o 03’03.52”S, 28 o 20’31.17”E
Distances: Marathon 60 km (Ages 15 years & older)
Half-Marathon 35 km (13 years & older)
Quarter-Marathon 18 km (All ages)
Fun Ride 6 km (All ages – FREE Entry)
Mountain biking at its best through pristine Waterberg wilderness on well-built, flowing
trails designed to thrill and challenge all levels of riders. Lindani Game & Lodges will once
again play host to this year’s 2024 Top of the Waterberg MTB Challenge, where participants
will have the opportunity to experience riding Lindani’s wonderful bushveld trails amongst
the wildlife. Four stunning routes of differing distances (60km, 35km, 18km, 6km) and
difficulty levels have been planned to cater for every level of rider, so bring your family and
friends.
What to look forward to:
-Riding on Lindani’s stunning trails through the scenic Waterberg mountain bushveld
amongst a diverse array of game species.
-Exciting new routes and trails for this year’s marathon (60km). The 60km route has
been re-routed, with some exciting, newly built trails to bypass the infamous
‘Mineshaft’, and which now includes an amazing 5km descent down 3 Amps reverse.
-Great Start/Finish Venue at Motseng village with great vibes and delicious food and
beverages available. Bring the whole family.
-Custom Versus socks for all entrants of the full, half and quarter marathon distances.
-Medals for all finishers.
-Prize giving and podium presentation for specific age-distance categories.
-TWO EVENTS, ONE WEEKEND – Top of the Waterberg MTB Challenge and Trail
Event combined into a one weekend. Those entered for the MTB who would also
like to do the Trail Run the next day on the Sunday will receive a 25% discount
coupon to go towards their Trail Run entry (a link here to the trail run platform).
-Braai and Rugby on the big screen afterwards to cheer on the Bokke as they take on
arch-rivals, Ireland
| Category | Distance | Entry Fee | Entry Includes | |||
| Custom Versus Socks | Medal | 25% discount coupon to Trail Run entry Sunday 14 July | Water Tables | |||
| Marathon * | 60 km | R500 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Half-Marathon * | 35 km | R400 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Quarter-Marathon | 18 km | R250 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Fun Ride | 6 km | Free | ✔️ | |||
*CSA license applies. R50 day license for non-licensed riders
Late entries at the venue
Online Entries Close Midnight THURSDAY 11th of July 2024
Number Collections & Late Entries
Date Friday 12th July
Time 16h00 to 18h00
Venue Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1
Date Saturday 13th July
Time 07h00 to 09h00
Venue Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1)
PRIZES
All finishers will receive a Top of the Waterberg Medal.
Prizes TBC
START TIMES
Saturday 13th July 2024
- 09h00 60 km
- 09h30 35 km
- 09h45 18 km
- 10h00 6 km
Depending on the number of E-Bike entries, the organizer’s will use their discretion as to whether E-Bikes will start 10min before the start of each distance or together.
Prize giving and podium presentation will take place once all categories of a distance have finished.
Book HERE
TRAIL RUN
Date: 14 JULY 2024
Venue: Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge), Vaalwater, Waterberg, Limpopo
2 ¼ hours from PTA
GPS: 24o03’03.52”S, 28o20’31.17”E
Distances: Marathon 42 km
Half-Marathon 21 km
Quarter-Marathon 12 km
Fun Ride 6 km (FREE Entry)
NEW EXCITING TRAIL RUNNING ROUTES: This year you can look forward to running completely new routes from previous years. With the format of the Mountain Bike event and the Trail Run event happening over the same weekend, this year, the trail running routes will follow similar routes to the mountain bike routes from the previous day. Expect to be treated and challenged on super- fun trails through some amazing scenery.
| Category | Distance | Entry Fee | Entry Includes | |||
| Custom Versus Socks | Medal | 25% entry discount coupon for those entered for the MTB Saturday 13 July | Water Tables | |||
| Marathon * | 42 km | R500 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Half-Marathon * | 21 km | R400 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Quarter-Marathon | 12 km | R250 | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Fun Ride | 6 km | Free | ✔️ | |||
NUMBER COLLECTION & LATE ENTRIES
Date Friday 12th July or Saturday 13th July
Time 16h00 to 18h00
Venue Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1
Date Sunday 14th July
Time 07h00 to 08h00
Venue Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1)
PRIZES: All finishers will receive a Top of the Waterberg Medal.
START TIMES
Sunday 14th July 2024
• 07h30 42 km
• 08h30 21 km
• 09h30 12 km
• 10h00 6 km
Prize giving and podium presentation will take place once all categories of a distance have finished.
Book HERE
ACCOMODATION
There is a choice of beautiful, well-appointed self-catering lodges on Lindani reserve in close proximity to the race venue. There is also camping available on Lindani: 15 camp sites at the start/finish area, and 4 sites 12km from the start/finish. Be sure to book your lodge or camp site on Lindani through the Lindani office only: 083 631 5579, 066 505 8366
MORE INFO OR ANY RACE ENQUIRIES CONTACT
PAUL 082 577 1241 (Entries) or ALAN – 073 179 4313 (Race Routes & other info)