Nedbank Gravel Rush 300 | 2026
Fri, 20th Mar
Venterskroon
Race Information
Gravel Rush is your chance to race through breathtaking landscapes while pushing yourself to the limit.
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Gravel Rush 2025 – The Ultimate Ultra-Endurance Gravel Race!
Date: Friday, 21 March 2025
Venue: Venterskroon Inn
Start Time: 07:00
Get ready to push your limits at Gravel Rush 2025, an epic ultra-endurance gravel cycling race from Venterskroon to Kroonstad and back. Ride solo or team up in a 2-man relay as you conquer 300 km of rugged Free State terrain. This is more than a race—it's a test of endurance, strategy, and grit.
🏁 Race Categories
🔹 300 km Solo Challenge
🔹 300 km 2-Man Relay
Route: Venterskroon Inn → Kroonstad → Venterskroon Inn
Cut-off Time: 24 hours
Terrain: Gravel roads, scenic farmlands, rolling hills, and the stunning Vaal Riverbanks
Stage 1: 137 km – Venterskroon to Boskoppie Lion & Tiger Reserve
Stage 2: 168 km – Boskoppie to Venterskroon Inn
Relay switch at Boskoppie Lion & Tiger Reserve
Perfect for riders looking for a team strategy challenge
🚴♂️ Essential Race Info
✅ GPS Compulsory
✅ Water stations every 50-60 km
✅ Technical & medical support available
✅ Compulsory gear: 1.5L Camel bag, fully charged phone, space blanket, GPS unit
📝 Registration
📍 Thursday, 20 March 2025 – Venterskroon Inn, 17:00-20:00
📍 Friday, 21 March 2025 – From 05:00