Die Bosveld 35km and 60km

15 August 2026 · Die Bosveld
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Die Bosveld will play host to our 35km and 60km Adventure Race

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This is the perfect weekend to step up from shorter events and take on a longer challenge. With a maximum race time of just 9 hours fro the 60km and 5 hours for the 35km, it’s the ideal opportunity to build confidence, test your endurance, and prepare for even bigger adventures ahead.

Estimated times:

  • 35km: 2,5–5 hours

  • 60km: 6–9 hours

Located just outside Pretoria, the Bosveld offers the perfect day-race escape — an adventurous day out with enough time to get home, recover, and sleep in your own bed.

What is included in your entry fee?

  • Adventure Race (run/bike/navigating)
  • Race Maps
  • Logistical support
  • Race medals for all finishers

Rental Options

Bicycle Map Board          – R 150 each

Event Information

Adventure Race Concept

  • Teams of two people will complete an unmarked course of with the aid of a printed Google map and topographical maps, visiting checkpoints on foot, mountain bike and kayak.
  • What is Adventure Racing: What is AR?
  • Teams and individuals are expected to navigate using a map and landmarks.
  • The first team/individual to complete the whole course, with all the control points visited will be declared the winner.
  • Teams/individual  are required to complete the entire distance together (always within hearing and visual distance of each other), helping and assisting each other.
  • Teamwork and team dynamics are essential. A detailed understanding of your teammates and of your own capabilities is essential.

Event Times and Accommodation

  • Registration: 15 August 2026 from 06h00 to 07h00
  • Briefing for ALL races: 15 August 2026 from 07h00
  • Race START for ALL races: 15 August 2026 at 07h30
  • Awards Ceremony: 15 August 2026 at 14h30

Team Format – All events

  • Mixed pair (1 male & 1 female)
  • Male pair (2 males)
  • Female pair (2 females)
  • Male individual
  • Female individual

Distance and Route – 35 KM

  • The race will cover approximately 35 km.
  • Duration 2,5 hours to 5 hours
  • Mountain biking = 27 km (approx).
  • Trekking = 8 km (approx).

Distance and Route – 60 KM

  • The race will cover approximately 60 km.
  • Duration 6 hours to 9 hours.
  • Mountain biking = 43 km (approx).
  • Trekking = 17km (approx).

DISCIPLINES

  • Mountain biking – Teams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track, steep hills, gravel roads and sealed roads.
  • Trekking – Will involve traveling by foot through rugged and diverse terrain.
  • Orienteering – Basic orienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate using a printed Google map provided by the race organizer. If you can read a street map you will be fine.

Maps

  • Teams will use a map to locate checkpoints to complete route.
  • Maps supplied will be colour Google maps and topographical maps.
  • Waterproofing of maps is essential. It is recommended that teams bring large zip-loc bags to waterproof maps.
  • Pen or markers is recommended to prepare route on map.
  • Maps will not be replaced if team misplaces maps.

Example Map

 

COMPETENCY REQUIRED

  • At least two members of the team must be capable of navigating by compass and map. The team must be able to orientate a map too objects and landmarks in their surroundings.
  • The teams must be able to describe what your team will do if it became lost.
  • All team members must be suitably competent in all the disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organizer and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than their own team members.
  • By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all skills as stated above to complete such an event.

Equipment List

  • If you have any queries  about the equipment please contact the race director
  • Map boards can be rented from race organisers
  • Download the equipment list here:
Equipment List – 35km

Entry procedure

  • All entries are processed via the online entry forms. These links are located above.
  • Payment to only be completed if you are certain you can attend the event.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Teams may cancel their entry at any stage by e-mailing the event organisers. 

  • No refunds are applicable at any stage.
  • Only make a payment for your entry when certain that you will attend the event. Once you have made a payment, we start planning for your participation and costs are being incurred.
  • Teams are not permitted to transfer their fees paid to future events if they are not able to make this edition of the event.
  • Teams are permitted to transfer or sell their entry to another team if available. This will be a transaction between the teams. Teams must notify Expedition Africa as soon as possible in the case of a team entry being transferred or sold.
  • If two teams do not have sufficient members and decide to join together, this will be strictly considered as one team cancelling their entry. Refund policy will be as stated above, no exceptions.
  • If the race is cancelled due to acts of God, natural disasters, terrorism, or other reasons, the organizers will make every effort to refund as much of the entry fee as possible to all teams. However, all teams should be aware that any refunds will be considered after event costs have been calculated. Given the high number of fixed costs associated with organizing the race teams should also be aware that any refund is likely to be minimal. The race will not be re-scheduled.

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Event Rules and Regulations

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

  •  I understand and acknowledge that participating in this event is a dangerous activity. I am aware and understand the activities I will be involved in. I am aware of the hazards involved and acknowledge that there is always risk of injury (including permanent injury, mental injury, paralysis and death). In my judgment I have sufficient competence, knowledge, common sense, experience, survival skills and equipment to participate in all the event activities in a manner safe to myself and others.
  • I understand and agree that, in the first instance, I am responsible for the provision of first aid to myself and those around me, I know and accept that rescue by the organisers, or emergency services, may not be possible immediately (e.g.: Night, rain, equipment failure, other rescue etc.)
  • If I get to a point in the course that I believe the level of inherent risk is unacceptable for me, and I am not confident in completing it safely, it is my responsibility to take action. I must choose an alternate route, avoid the hazard, or even withdraw from that leg or the race. I accept this self-responsibility.
  • Use common sense to “assess” areas for personal safety
  • I and my whole team have read this paragraph, understand it and indemnify the event organiser against all claims.
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