Date: 20 & 21 March 2015
Kingfisher 2015
On the weekend of the 21st of March 2015 the 14th edition of the very popular Kingfisher MTB Marathon will take place. This is the Hoekwil Primary School annual fund-raiser and one of the best MTB rides to do in the Garden Route. Last year there were close to 700 riders and we are preparing for even more! Lots of big prizes and lucky draws to be won.
This year we have made some major changes to the routes and 80% of the routes are now going through forestry roads with few to no traffic. There are challenging climbs, awe-inspiring views, precious indigenous forests and many indigenous birds and forest animals along the route. The race registered with the SA Cycling Federation and all results will be send to SA Seeding to updated and to assist riders that want a preferred seeding in high profile races. If you’re looking for that special race that will test your levels of fitness as well as your sense of adventure, come join us.
There will be 3 MTB distances namely a 19.8km , 45km and the 72km on the Saturday and two Trail runs of 8km and 16km on the Friday.
Registration:
Hoekwil Primary School
(GPS: Latitude 33°97'24.48"S / Longitude 22°62'01.72"E)
- Friday: 20 March 2015 from 14:00 - 19:00 for MTB registration.
- Friday: 20 March 2015 from 14:00 - 16:15 for Trail Run registration.
- Saturday: 21 March 2015 from 06:00 till 40 minutes before the race.
Directions
Physical Address:
Hoekwil Primary
C/O Church & Duiwerivier Road
Hoekwil
Date: 20 & 21 March 2015
Race Start:
- 16km Trail Run (R100) - 16:30 pm Friday (20 March 2015)
- 8km Trail Run (R60) - 16:45 pm Friday (20 March 2015)
- 72km MTB (R160) - Saturday 08:00 am - (Route Profile to be added soon)
- 45km MTB (R130) - Saturday 08:15 am - (Route Profile to be added soon)
- 19.8km MTB (R60) - Saturday 08:30 am
- Kids Fun races (6 - 12 years) - Saturday 09:00 am
How to enter:
(Goody bags for the first 200 entries received for the 45km and the 72km events) There are two options:
MTB & Trail Run Online option : Visit our website http://www.chaingangevents.co.za and “Register” if you have not done so previously. You will receive a password by email and with that, login at the “Member Zone” (Top right if on Home Page). From there you will have the option to select the event. Online Entries close on 18 March 2015.
More than just a MTB race. Please remember that the event is more than just a MTB race, as there will again be lots of food, drink and activities. The whole family is welcome; with festivities, entertainment for the kids and food stalls for everyone to enjoy!
Lots of lucky draw prizes must be won.
Race cut-off: 12h30 cut-off time for all participants on 72km route at last water table.
Time of prize-giving: 13h00
Prize money: There will be cash prizes for the overall winners of the 72km and the 45km.
MTB Route Profiles
45km Profile (click for larger image)
75km Profile (click for larger image)
ACCOMMODATION FOR KINGFISHER MTB & TRAIL RUN
7 Passes Tented Camp
Tel: +27 79 403 6585 (Tony or Maria Kinahan)
Email: info@7passes.co.za
Webpage: http://www.7passes.co.za
15% of booking fee will be donated to the Hoekwill Primary School with each "Kingfisher" reference
Beyond the Moon
Tel: +27 44 850 1068 / +27 82 873 9949
Email: stay@beyondthemoon.co.za
Webpage: http://www.beyondthemoon.co.za
Hildesheim Guest House
Tel: +27 44 850 1115
Email: info@hildesheim.co.za
Webpage: http://www.hildesheim.co.za
Libertas Guest Farm
Linda Potgieter
082 929 1381
www.libertasguestfarm.co.za
Oakhurst Cottages
Claire Crowther
082 461 7669
www.oakhurst.co.za
Event Inquiries:
MTB Race Director
Juan Botes
juan@chaingangevents.co.za / 0716787147
Activities & Stalls
Ezmé Morley
esme.morley@googlemail.com / 0720180260
