Namibia’s Premium MTB Marathon Series

Welcome to the Gravel & Dirt MTB Marathon Series, a thrilling sequence of eight races held throughout the year. These races are meticulously crafted to cater to participants of all ages and experience levels. Choose between the full marathon covering 80km or the half marathon spanning 40km per series.

Achieve an extraordinary feat by conquering all eight Full Marathons and receive a special accolade during the final prize-giving ceremony. To qualify for your age group podium, ensure you complete a minimum of four out of the eight races, your six best results will determine your ranking.

Embrace the opportunity to join the Gravel & Dirt MTB Marathon Series and become part of a remarkable event that celebrates the spirit of cycling and camaraderie. Register now and experience the excitement of these incredible races!

Gravel & Dirt MTB Challenge Info

Vegas MTB Challenge 2023

General Info

  • Date: 16 September
  • Venue: Little Las Vegas close to Heja Lodge
  • Entry Fee N$350.00
  • ENTER HERE

Route Info

  • Full Marathon 62km (all Categories)
  • Half Marathon 31km (Junior & Open)
  • E-Bikes Welcome

 

Water Points

  • To be announced

Event Schedule

  • Start Time: 08:30
  • Race Cut off: 13:00

Prize Giving

  • Prize Giving 13:00
  • Lucky Draws -Theme -Household & Kitchen

Entries Close

  • Entries close 17:00 on 13 September.
  • Late entries N$400.00 14 September only.

Registration

  • Thursday, 14 September from 17:00 until 18:00
  • Hollard Head Office – Jan Jonker road
  • Pre-Arranged registration Saturday morning at the venue from 07:45 until 08:15

Ugab Terrace MTB Challenge 2023

General Info

  • Date: 26 August
  • Venue: Outjo Wildsfees, Outjo
  • Entry Fee N$380.00 (Includes entry fee to the Wildsfees on Saturday)
  • ENTER HERE

Route Info

  • 75km – Standard Gravel & Dirt Categories
  • 40km – Standard Gravel & Dirt Categories
  • 20km Fun – 2 x categories Kiddies 13 and younger / Older then 13

Event Schedule

  • Race start 08:30
  • Race cut off 14:00
  • Prize giving 15:00

Registration

  • 24 August from 17:00 until 18:00 – Hollard Head Office
  • 25 August from 17:00 until 18:00 – Etotongwe Lodge, Outjo
  • 26 August from 7:45 until 08:15 – At the venue for pre-arranged participants only

Entries Close

  • 23 Aug 16:00
  • Late entries at N$ 400.00 allowed at the 24 August registration only

Facilities

  • Lots of food stalls and activities for the entire family at the Outjo Wildsfees

Friedenhau MTB Challenge 2023

Route Info

  • Jeep Track & Single track
  • 65km Marathon: 1040 meter Incline
  • 40km Half Marathon: 500 meter Incline

Prize Giving

  • 14:00
  • Lots of Lucky draws and Cash prizes

Registration

  • 13 July: 17:00 to 18:00 – Hollard Head Office
  • 15 July: 07:45 – 08:15

Entries Close

  • 12 July 16:00
  • Late entries at N$ 400.00 allowed at 13 July registration only

Facilities

  • Showers and toilets available
  • Food and drinks available at the venue

Otjiwa Eagle Ride 2023

General Info

Route Info

  • 80km – Standard Gravel & Dirt Categories
  • 40km – Standard Gravel & Dirt Categories

Event Schedule

  • Race start 09:00
  • Race cut off 13:00
  • Prize giving 14:00

Registration

  • 11 May 17:00 to 18:30  – Raceday Events, 13A Walter street Windhoek

Entries Close

  • 10 May 09:00
  • Late entries at N$ 400.00 allowed at 11 May registration only

Facilities & Accommodation

  • Food and drinks available at the lodge
  • Book accommodation directly with the lodge: +264 (0) 67 306671, +264 (0) 81 367 5547 or info@otjiwa.com.na

Gravel & Dirt MTB Series Race Calendar

25 February 2023
MTB X Ride
Lake Oanob Resort
9 April 2023
West Coast MTB
Swakopmund
13 May2023
Otjiwa Eagle Ride
Otjiwa Lodge, Otjiwarongo
15 July 2023
Friedenhau MTB Challenge
Friedenhau, Windhoek
12 August 2023
Auas Safari MTB
Auas Safari Lodge, Windhoek
26 August 2023
Ugab Terrace MTB
Outjo Wildsfees, Outjo
16 September 2023
Vegas MTB
Vegas, Windhoek