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ParagliderPast Tasks
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21/03/19 - 23/03/19
Task Distance: 100 km
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Finished 
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Event info
In a nutshell...
The X-BERG CHALLENGE is a truly unique event where trail runners, mountain bikers and paragliders are pitted against each other in a thrilling multiday adventure race with a twist.
Established in 2013, this epic event takes place in the stunning Drakensberg Region of South Africa. The challenge is to fly, or run, or cycle along a carefully calculated route in the Drakensberg. Participants need to use skill and cunning to self-navigate between set turn points and work out the fastest route for their sporting discipline.
This exciting race is live tracking enabled, so all your friends, family
and fans can follow the excitement in real time via the internet!
Sporting disciplines:
Trail Running (solo or part of team)
Mountain Biking (solo or part of team)
Paragliding (solo or part of team)
Mixed discipline (solo or part of team)
Re-lay discipline (min 2 in a team)
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Competition schedule
Dates & Times
No entries on the day, only pre-entries permitted. Limited numbers, only 45 entries.
X-Berg Challenge Race dates & times 2019:
Thursday, 20 March 2019
Venue: The Border Post (Phatt Chef Diner & BB/Windmill Farm) on the top of Oliviershoek Pass, Northern Drakensberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Registration 16h00-19h00
Race briefing 19h00-20h00
Briefing dinner 20h00 (included for athletes / pre-book for supporters)
Pre-event overnight at the Border Post / or near by (own account)
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Venue: The Border Post (Phatt Chef Diner & BB/Windmill Farm) on the top of Oliviershoek Pass
Start 07h00 am
Race day 1
Friday, 22 March 2019
Race day 2
Saturday, 23 March 2019
Race day 3
Finish venue: Drakensberg Brewery at the airfield (no longer Mountain Splendour Eco Resort), Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg
Finish cut-off time 16h00 pm
Prize giving 17h30 for 18h00: Drakensberg Brewery at the airfield (dinner included for athletes / please pre-book dinner for supporters)
Post-event overnight Champagne Valley - suggested accommodation at Mountain Splendour Eco Resort or Inkosana Lodge for this night (own account).
Sunday 24 March 2019
Optional Post-race breakfast 08h30 am in Champagne Valley for those wanting to join (own account).