DateExpected
Late August 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Klipkraal Farm Stall, Hopetown, Northern Cape
Hopetown, Pixley ka Seme District Municipality
Countdown
August
The long one of the weekend: 167 km point to point out of Hopetown, open to gravel and mountain bikes alike. A full day in the saddle, so pace it like one.
Key facts
01Gravel bikes and mountain bikes both accepted
02E-bikes can enter but are not eligible for podium positions
03Results are ranked by sex, age group and bike type
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The course
The route
Hopetown
Distance167km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate158.6 km
Weather
Late-August, Hopetown
25°CTypical high
5°CTypical low
-3°CColdest in 20 years
3%Days with rain
Highs around 25°C and lows around 5°C, but it has dropped to -3°C. Rain on 3% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserOryx Endurance Event Management
Websiteoryxendurance.co.za
Instagram@oryxendurance
Running since2023
Training
Training for the RACE2THEKAROO 167 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
167 km
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Terrain and skills practice specific to the course
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Typical sessions
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