Event Programme

Friday, 1 May 2026

13h00-18h30	Team Number Collection by Team Captain only (Protea Hotel by Marriott – Clarens, downstairs in the conference room. Access via Van Der Merwe Street (Dirt Road).
18h30-22h30	Riders Carbo Load Night – Pasta meals available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens (booking essential) – only sit down bookings available. Please contact the Hotel at 058 256 1212 to book.

Saturday, 2 May 2026

05h45	Coffee and muffins will be on sale at local restaurants around the Square
06h00	Teams to be in start chutes at least 20 minutes before the teams start time
06h30	First team starts!
11h30	Cut-off to arrive at Team Support Zone in Kestell
12h00 onwards	Refreshments will be on sale at the local restaurants around the Square
12h30 – 17h00	Team photos on Clarens Square under the tent
15h30	Cut-off at Water Point 5 inside the Golden Gate Highlands National Park
15h00	Lucky draw and Prize Giving will take place as soon as finalised
16h45	Cut-off at the Finish line

Please note teams must be in their start chute at least 20 minutes before the team’s allocated start time