Cara Cara | MTB & Trail Run | 2027

The 2026 Cara Cara MTB & Trail Run takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Ruby River Resort in Groblersdal, Limpopo. 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

This iconic Loskop Valley event offers a full day of mountain biking, trail running and outdoor family fun in beautiful bushveld surroundings. With routes across MTB, trail run, trail walk and a dual challenge, the event is suitable for cyclists, trail runners, walkers, families, beginners, experienced riders, and local supporters. 🌿

Participants can choose from 60km, 40km, 18km and 10km MTB routes, plus 21km, 10km and 4km trail options. The Dual Challenge combines a 10km Trail Run with a 40km MTB route for athletes wanting to take on both disciplines. 👟

With live timing by ROR Events, water points on route, finisher medals, goodie bags, venue entry, parking, food stalls, a beer tent, exhibitors, and spectacular views, Cara Cara MTB & Trail Run is a rewarding spring outdoor event in the Loskop Valley. 🎖️

Distances, Start Times & Entry Fees

• 60km MTB – 06h30 – R300 🚴‍♂️
• 21km Trail Run – 06h40 – R200 🏃‍♂️
• 10km Trail Run – 07h00 – R110 👟
• Dual Challenge: 10km Trail Run & 40km MTB – 07h00 run / 08h40 MTB – R350 🔥
• 4km Trail Run / Walk – 07h05 – R80 🚶‍♀️
• 40km MTB – 08h30 – R280 🚵‍♂️
• 18km MTB – 08h40 – R190 🌿
• 10km MTB – 08h50 – R130 🎖️

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026

📍 Venue: Ruby River Resort

🛣️ Address: Kameeldoring, De Wagendrift Road, Groblersdal, 0470

🌍 City/Town: Groblersdal

📌 Province: Limpopo

👤 Organiser: Cara Cara MTB and Trailrun

Registration

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026: 16h00–18h00 at Pharmacy @ Spar Game Centre

📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026: From 06h00 at the venue

Important Notes

• Online entries close on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 12h00, or once the entry cap is reached
• Late and on-the-day entries include a R30 surcharge
• CSA day licence is R50
• CSA licences are required for the 60km and 40km MTB routes only
• Trail run routes are not ASA sanctioned
• Cut-off for the 40km and 60km MTB is 12h00 at the Toyota water point
• Prize giving takes place at 12h00
• Race boards are included for timing and must be returned after the race

Event Highlights

• Scenic Loskop Valley bushveld routes 🌿
• MTB, trail run and dual challenge options
• Finisher medal for all finishers
• Goodie bag included, excluding the 4km Fun Run
• Free beer or cooldrink at the finish
• Live timing by ROR Events
• Water points on route
• Venue entry and parking included
• Beer tent, food stalls, cycling shop and exhibitors at the venue