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Race 2 Tonteldoos 250 Ultra MTB Race

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250km | 3200m | 24hrs

Bring the fire or burn out

Starting in Cullinan at sunset, riders head deep into remote gravel roads and wild terrain toward Tonteldoos. Long climbs. Fast descents. Night riding. Minimal margin for error.

Riders will ride through the night, face the legendary Korfnek Pass after 200km, and finish at the picturesque Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate. Designed for experienced endurance riders who know how to manage effort, nutrition and the mental game over long distances.

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Dunkeld Estate
Official Finish Venue

Stay at Idyllic Dunkeld Estate

The race ends at Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate, so stay where you finish. Chalets, a race-village braai, and a full weekend of horse riding, fly fishing and family activities in the Mpumalanga highlands.

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Route

Elevation

Dirt and sand

Race Details

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  • Dates

    Earlybird Entries Close:
    31 July 2026
    Normal Entries Close:
    5 September 2026
    Compulsory Registration
    16:30 on 11 September @ Railways Café, Cullinan
    Race day: 11 September 2026

  • Entry Fees

    Early bird: R1 998
    (until 31 July 2026)
    Normal: R2 400
    (from 1 July 2026 until 5 September)
    Every finisher receives a medal + prize-giving

  • Route

    Distance: 252,8km > Cullinan to Dullstroom
    Elevation Gain: 3,221m
    Surface: Unmarked gravel & district roads

  • Start & Finish

    Start: 17:00, Friday 11 September in Cullinan
    Finish: Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate
    Cut-off: 24 hours (16:59, Sat 12 September)

  • Challenges

    Ultra-endurance: overnight, self-supported, GPS-only
    Korfnek Pass: 140m climb over 1.8km, after 200km
    Water points: de Villa Lodge (128km) & Stoffberg Silos (205km)

  • You will need

    Bike type: MTB or gravel (MTB recommended)
    Navigation: GPS device + GPX route (sent 1 week prior)
    Mandatory kit: lights, tracker, medical kit, 2L+ water. Full list at registration.
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