THE WESTERN RACE 4 HOPE
23 May 2026
Heidelberg, Gauteng
Pre-Entries Close - 21 May 2026 at 17:00
Tickets will also be available at the gate on race day
Make a difference | Have FUN
Event Description
Western Race 4 Hope
23 May 2026
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, 21 May 2026 at 17:00. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!
Distances and Cost
X-Country
5 KM
Entry Fee: R 80
10 KM
Entry Fee: R 110
15 KM
Entry Fee: R 120
MTB
E-bikes are welcome to enter
5 KM
Entry Fee: R 80
10 KM
Entry Fee: R 110
20 KM
Entry Fee: R 160
35 KM
Entry Fee: R 220
60 KM
Entry Fee: R 350
Schedule
- Pre-Entries Close - 21 May 2026 at 13:00
- Race Number & Goody Bag Collection - 22 May 2026 from 12:00 till 18:00 at RVLTN, 14 Voortrekker street, Heidelberg GP or @Event on 21 May 2026 from 6am.
- Late Entries close 20 min before your Race Start - Admin fee: R50 (Late entries are welcome)
- Registration and Late Entries – Open at 06:00 and closes 20min before your Race Start
- Race Briefing – 10min before your Race Start
- MTB 60 km Race Start - 07:30am
- MTB 35 km Race Start – 08:40am
- MTB 20 km Race Start – 08:55am
- MTB 10 km Race Start – 09:10am
- MTB 5 km Race Start – 09:25am
- X Country 15km Race Start – 09:40am
- X Country 10km Race Start – 09:55am
- X Country 5km Race Start – 10:10am
- Prize Giving - 12:00pm
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.
- 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.
15 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.
20km CYCLE – For an easier and more relaxed ride with beautiful scenery and minimum elevations, enter the 20km event.
15km CYCLE – Enjoy a scenic 15 km route with easy climbs, flowing trails and manageable terrain. Perfect for all fitness levels.
22 km CYCLE – Enjoy a scenic 22km mountain bike route with gentle climbs, flowing trails, and manageable terrain — perfect for riders of all fitness levels supporting a great fundraising cause.
35 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!🥳
ATHLETE RACE GUIDE – Check your emails for the guide closer to the race day.
Kid's Play Area
We’re busy planning a fun kids entertainment area for the race day! Activities and details will be announced soon – watch this space.
Parachute Rocket
Pillow Bash
Shooting tunnel
Jumping castle
Dodge Ball
Face Painting
WINNER'S Prizes
60km MTB Male
1st PRIZE
R 3000
60km MTB Female
1st PRIZE
R 3000
Each Podium Finish will receive a PRIZE
To Be Confirmed
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