THE WESTERN RACE 4 HOPE

4 May 2024
Heidelberg, Gauteng

Pre-Entries Close - 2 May 2024 at 17:00

Make a difference | Have FUN

Stand a chance to win a car to the value of R700 000

Event Description

Western Race 4 Hope

4 May 2024

Poortjie Saal/Hall

The Western Insurance Race 4 Hope is not just about making a difference in the lives of people; it’s also about having a great time with family and friends, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Running and cycling trail. Some stages will be through game camps with spectacular scenery of the Johannesburg skyline in the distance.

Entries are open.
Closing date for online entries is on Thursday, 2 May 2024 at 17:00. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!

Distances and Cost

X-Country

2,5 KM

Entry Fee: R 80
(2.5km)

(For Pre-schoolers)

5 KM

Entry Fee: R 80
(2 laps of 2.5km)

12 KM

Entry Fee: R 100

MTB

2,5 KM

Entry Fee: R 80
(2.5km)

(For Pre-schoolers)

5 KM

Entry Fee: R 80
(2 laps of 2.5km)

12 KM

Entry Fee: R 100

19 KM

Entry Fee: R 150

30 KM

Entry Fee: R 200

(CSA Sanctioned. Excl R50 CSA Day Licence for Non CSA Members)

60 KM

Entry Fee: R 300

(CSA Sanctioned. Excl R50 CSA Day Licence for Non CSA Members)

PLEASE NOTE – The 30km & 60km events are CSA Sanctioned Events. Non CSA Members can purchase a CSA Day Licence at the Entry Ninja Check Out or at www.cyclingsa.com

Schedule

Important rules

If you are not registered within the allocated time frame for Registration, you will not be allowed to race.
No Helmet no Ride
Race briefing is important and should be respected and adhered to.
Tandems as well as E-Bike are welcome.
No refunds will be allowed. If you can’t participate in the event you agree to donate your entry to the event as well as your CSA Day License Fee if applicable.
Weather is out of our control and in the case of the event being affected by bad weather, the necessary calls will be made to ensure the safety of all riders.
🦺All routes are within the boundaries of the Poortjie farm venue with marshals and volunteers on the routes to ensure a safe cycling environment for all participants.

Which distance is right for me?

5km CYCLE or RUN – enjoy the flat, scenic route with your family and friends with beautiful views of the farming environment.

12 km CYCLE or RUN – expect an easy and enjoyable ride around the farm fields of the Poortjie Farm venue on non-technical jeep and single tracks.

19km CYCLE – for an easier and more relaxed ride with beautiful scenery and minimum elevations, enter the 19km event.

30 km CYCLE – a fast and flat start on wide open farm roads after which riders can expect undulating terrain with short punchy single-track climbs taking you into the wildlife camp with springbok, ostrich and blesbok roaming on the horizon.

60 km CYCLE – sharing the start of the 30km route, this fast start on an open farm roads & jeep tracks lead riders into the wildlife camp to enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the Johannesburg skyline in the distance again exit onto the flat fast flowing roads leading past a picturesque poplar bush and through the wattle bush where rustic mining buildings are still visible from the golden mining era of the area.

Enjoy the last 15 – 20 km of single track & farm roads before racing back to the finish line!🥳

Kid's Play Area

Tickets R80 (Inflatable Park incl. Quad bikes, Rocket, Zorb Balls, Petting Zoo, Face paint, Paint Ball tunnel and more. Tickets on the day available @ R100)