‘A CALL TO BE THE TOUGHEST
YOU HAVE EVER BEEN’
ATTAKWAS EXTREME
124KM
Distance
ENTRY FEE
Race Entry: R1 750.00 until 30 June 2025
Late Entry fee: R2 300.00 until 30 November 2025
Last Minute Entry fee: R2 700 until entries close
No line entries will be available.
RACE START
RACE CHECK-IN: 05:30
RACE START: 06:00
START VENUE: Chandelier Game Reserve
REGISTRATION
TIME: 13:00 – 20:00
VENUE: Klein Karoo Toyota
Langenhoven Road Entrance, Oudtshoorn
DATE: Friday, 16 January 2026
CATEGORIES
• UCI Elite
• Open
• Sub Veteran
• Veteran
• Master
• Grand Master
All participants who wish to ride in the UCI Elite category
must please inform Suné via email: sune@dryland.co.za
ATTAKWAS HALF
47KM
Distance
ENTRY FEE
Race Entry: R 390.00 until 30 June 2025.
Late Entry Fee: R 450.00 until entries close.
Line entries will be available for this distance.
E-bike category available for this distance.
RACE START
RACE START: 10:30
START VENUE: Pine Creek Resort, Great Brak River
FRIDAY REGISTRATION
TIME: 13:00 – 20:00
VENUE: Klein Karoo Toyota
Langenhoven Road Entrance, Oudtshoorn
DATE: Friday, 16 January 2026
SATURDAY REGISTRATION
TIME: 08:00 – 09:30
VENUE: Pine Creek Resort, Great Brak
DATE: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Entries accepted on race day.
CATEGORIES
• Half Women
• Half Men
• Half Women E-bike
• Half Men E-bike
ATTAKWAS MINI
32KM
Distance
ENTRY FEE
Race Entry: R 210.00 until 30 June 2025.
Late Entry Fee: R 230.00 until entries close.
Line entries will be available for this distance.
E-bike category available for this distance.
RACE START
RACE START: 10:30
START VENUE: Pine Creek Resort, Great Brak River
FRIDAY REGISTRATION
TIME: 13:00 – 20:00
VENUE: Klein Karoo Toyota
Langenhoven Road Entrance, Oudtshoorn
DATE: Friday, 16 January 2026
SATURDAY REGISTRATION
TIME: 08:00 – 09:30
VENUE: Pine Creek Resort, Great Brak
DATE: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Entries accepted on race day.
CATEGORIES
• Mini Women
• Mini Men
• Mini Women E-Bike
• Mini Men E-Bike
Riders who successfully complete their 5th race
will form part of our exclusive Ratel Club!
PRIZE GIVING
Saturday
17 January 2026
14H00:
UCI Elite Men & Women
Open Men
Sub Veteran Men
Veteran Men
15H00:
Atta Half Youth Men & Women
Atta Half Junior Men & Women
Atta Half E-bike Men & Women
Atta Mini Sub Junior Boys & Girls
Master Men
Grand Master Men
16H00:
Open Women
Sub Veteran Women
Veteran Women
Master Women
Grand Master Women
Please note that attendance is compulsory if you wish to receive your prize money.
Please note times are subject to change based on the finishing time of the 3rd finisher per category.
CAR DRIVE SERVICE
Car drive service by Langenhoven Gimnasium High School. Your car will be collected at the race start and driven through to the race finish. The cost of this service will be R 1350.00. Only 150 cars can be accommodated. The school will be in contact after you purchased this package to discuss arrangements. For any questions or queries please contact:
Kalbas Nell
E-mail: kalbasnell001@gmail.com
Phone: +27 (0)76 934 2123
CAR RENTAL
Unleash Your Attakwas Extreme Adventure with Avis!
Avis brings Dryland members exclusive discounts on car rentals, making your journey even more enticing.
Follow the LINK to book your car rental with Avis.
CUT OFF TIMES
WATER POINT 1 – 09:30
WATER POINT 2 – 11:30
WATER POINT 3 – 14:00
WATER POINT 4 – 15:30
WATER POINT 5 – 16:30
WATER POINT 6 – 17:15
FINISH – 12 Hours from your start time
All riders not in at these times, will be removed from the route without exception. Your safety is of paramount importance.
BICYCLE TRANSPORT
JOGGIE’S BICYCLE TRANSPORT
Relax and enjoy the race! Let us take care of your bicycle!
There is no need to disassemble your bicycle with our unique “roll in roll out” system now available for transport from Pretoria and Johannesburg.
To book your bike, please visit:
ECHELON BICYCLE TRANSPORT
Echelon Bike Transport service is a bicycle logistics business located in Gauteng.
Echelon offers seamless, convenient and personage transportation service for bicycles.
To book your bike, please visit:
MASSAGE PACKAGE
EPT Recovery is a professional team of highly qualified
massage therapists that specializes in sport recovery.
We are excited to provide you with the following services to enhance your total experience at this world class South African event:
Pre-event Massage and Stretching
Recovery Massage and Stretching
Pre-event Strapping and Taping
Strapping and Taping
Foam Rolling Station
COMPEX
PREPARATION MANUAL
Whether you’re gearing up for your first Attakwas Extreme or striving to conquer it again with more confidence, this comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource. Created by seasoned professional Dr Nicola Freitas, this manual offers practical advice, training tips, and expert insights to help you tackle the challenges of one of South Africa’s toughest mountain bike races.
From detailed preparation strategies to nutrition and recovery guidance, the manual is designed to equip riders of all levels with the tools they need to perform their best. Let this guide be your roadmap to success as you navigate the breathtaking yet demanding terrain of the Attakwas Extreme.
Download and start your journey today!
SEEDING LIST
Seeding will be done on fully paid entries received by 30 November 2025.
Unfortunately, all new entries received after this date will not be seeded. Any rider substitutions after this date will have to start in the previous participants seeding batch. Riders are not allowed to change their seeding batch on day of registration. For any seeding queries, please contact us at info@dryland.co.za.
NO SEEDING QUERIES WILL BE HANDLED AFTER 7 JANUARY 2026 AT 17:00.
Follow the link below and click on Advanced to search for your name.
Race rules
Refunds
Should the participant cancel his/her entry/subscription, the follow refunds shall apply:
- In the event of cancellation by or on behalf of the participant due to his/her death or hospitalization, no cancellation fee will be levied.
- Refunds up to 17 August 2025: 90% of entry fee.
- Refunds between 18 August to 17 November 2025: 50% of entry fee.
- Refunds between 18 November to 17 December 2025: 20% of entry fee.
- No refunds after 17 December 2025.
Substitutions
Substitutions may be made (only until 07 January 2026) at a substitution fee of R400-00 per rider transferred.
Transfers
Entries cannot be carried over to the following year or any other future events.
This race will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of safety. In this event, entry fees are not refundable.