ParagliderPast Tasks
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27/04/18 - 30/04/18
Task Distance: 130 km
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29/04/15 - 02/05/15
Task Distance: 104 km
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16/03/14 - 22/03/14
Task Distance: 184 km
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21/03/13 - 24/03/13
Task Distance: 164 km
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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.
3-day Extreme X-Berg Challenge Race dates & times 2019:
Wednesday, 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 16h00-18h00
Race briefing 18h00-19h00
Briefing dinner 19h00 (included for athletes / pre-book for supporters)
Pre-event overnight at the Border Post / or nearby (own account)
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Venue: The Border Postparking lot (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, Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg
Finish cut-off time 17h30 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).
2-day Mini X-Berg Challenge Race dates & times 2019:
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Venue: High Berg Cottage in Monk's Cowl(briefing & registration no longer Didima Camp this day)
High Berg Cottage, Monk’s Cowl, 300m before Champagne Castle Hotel on the right just off the R600, Cathkin Park, Central Drakensberg, KZN. Call +27 833 448 936 if you have a problem.
Registration 17h00-18h00
Race briefing 18h00-19h00
Briefing dinner 19h00 (included for athletes / pre-book for supporters)
Pre-event overnight at Monk's Cowl / Didima / or nearby (own account)
Friday, 22 March 2019
Venue: Didima Camp (hotel) parking lot
Start 07h00 am
Race day 1
Saturday, 23 March 2019
Race day 2
Finish venue: Drakensberg Brewery at the airfield, Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg
Finish cut-off time 17h30 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).