ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES: MTB
Start at Windpomp 14 and head north towards Henties Bay, staying on the western side of the main road for 35 km until the Walle turnoff where you will reach Checkpoint 1 which serves as Water Point 1 offering water, energy drinks, and snacks for all riders.
Cyclists must cross the main road at Checkpoint 1 with caution, adhering to the marshals’ instructions. The rule of the road will always apply. After crossing to the eastern side, continue less than 1 km north, then turn northeast for 11 km until reaching the powerlines.
At the powerlines, turn east onto the jeep track, follow the powerlines for 9 km until you reach Checkpoint 2/Water point 2 at the pipeline road.
At Checkpoint 2, turn south and continue for approximately 30 km to reach Water Point 3. The pipeline road covers about 40 km from Water Point 2 to the turn towards Windpomp 14. At this turn, head west for 4 km directly back to Windpomp 14. Cyclists are to cross the main road with caution and always adhere to the marshal’s instructions. The rule of the road will apply at all times.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR MTB TEAMS
Teams will race in a relay format. The second rider may only start once their teammate has crossed the timing mat.
After completing their segment, the second rider must tag the first rider, who will then join them to cycle the runners’ route (7 km).
Both riders must complete the runners’ route together and cross the finish line as a team.
ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES: RUNNING
The route for all runners will start and finish at Windpomp 14.
Head south on the main road towards Swakopmund. Stay on the western side of the road for 3.5 km until you reach the checkpoint/ water point offering water, energy drinks, and snacks for all Runners. After refreshing, head back to Windpomp 14.
RULES for 42km Knockout & 21km Challenger
Laps will start every 90 minutes.
Runners who do not complete a lap within the allotted 90 minutes will be disqualified and unable to continue the race.
Times recorded for each lap will contribute to a runner’s total aggregate time.
Winners will be determined based on the combined times of all laps completed