The race calendar
Every race below earns points for an official finish of the full event. Enter on EntryNinja with your ID number. Your tier’s percentage comes off at checkout.
Calendar as of 28 Oct 2026, from the Dryland Rewards app.
| Race | Dates | Entries | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryland Traverse 2026One finish: Gritty, 5% off | 29 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | Closed | +35 |
| Attakwas Extreme 2027One finish: 5 short of Gritty (5% off) | 16 Jan 2027 | Open | +20 |
| Tankwa Trek 2027One finish: Gritty, 5% off | 11–14 Feb 2027 | Open | +40 |
| Garden Route Giro 2027One finish: Gutsy, 10% off | 19–24 Apr 2027 | Open | +50 |
| Waterberg Traverse 2027One finish: Gritty, 5% off | 7–9 May 2027 | Open | +25 |
| The 36ONE MTB Challenge 2027One finish: Gritty, 5% off | 21–23 May 2027 | Open | +25 |
| Storms River Traverse 2027One finish: Gritty, 5% off | 30 Jul – 1 Aug 2027 | Open | +25 |
| Cape Pioneer 2027One finish: Gutsy, 10% off | Date TBC | Opening soon | +50 |
Open for entry
+20 pts5 short of Gritty (5% off) on its own
Points for this finish count until 14 Jan 2028.
South Africa’s toughest extreme one-day mountain bike race. South Africans and their appetite for tough endurance events projected the Attakwas into legendary and cult-like status over the years. This is the race to do if you want to test mind, body and machine with a total elevation of 2900m over 121km.
Open for entry
+40 ptsOn its own, enough for Gritty: 5% off
Points for this finish count until 11 Feb 2028.
A ride like no other. As South Africa’s premier four-day stage race with UCI status, it attracts the world’s best mountain bike athletes each year. With breathtaking, technical trails through the Bokkeveld and winding routes in the Witzenburg area, this race features some of the most unique scenery South Africa has to offer.
Open for entry
+50 ptsOn its own, enough for Gutsy: 10% off
Points for this finish count until 14 Apr 2028.
Gravel racing has grown and matured in recent years, stand alone events and series have gained popularity, and now the time has come for a truly world–class gravel stage race. The Garden Route Giro promises to be that and more. A six-day stage race through the stunning Southern Cape region, featuring ascents of some of South Africa’s most iconic gravel passes, and Dryland Event Management’s famous hospitality.
Open for entry
+25 ptsOn its own, enough for Gritty: 5% off
Points for this finish count until 12 May 2028.
3 days of MTB bliss in the spectacular bushveld of the Waterberg at Summerplace Game Reserve in Limpopo. Experience breathtaking views and the chance to encounter wildlife along the way.
Open for entry
+25 ptsOn its own, enough for Gritty: 5% off
Points for this finish count until 19 May 2028.
South Africa’s ultimate single-stage mountain bike race. You have a maximum of 36.1 hours to circumnavigate cycling’s heartland, 361 degrees.
Open for entry
+25 ptsOn its own, enough for Gritty: 5% off
Points for this finish count until 31 Jul 2028.
Entries close 22 Jul 2027.
With tracks hugging the rugged coastline and views only seen on postcards, this ride is designed for the intermediate cyclist looking for an adventure without having to spend hours training every day.
Announced, with entries opening soon. Finishers earn the points shown.
Opening soon
+50 ptsOn its own, enough for Gutsy: 10% off
The “Race With Soul” plunges its participants into a whirlwind adventure, taking riders from the pulsating singletrack of Saasveld into the heart of the Klein Karoo. Each of the 5 days poses a completely unique challenge with diverse terrains.
Entries are not open yet, and the date is still to be confirmed.
Race website for Cape Pioneer 2027About to run. Finishers earn the points shown.
Entries closed
+35 ptsOn its own, enough for Gritty: 5% off
Points for this finish count until 31 Oct 2027.
From the dark damp fissures of the world-renowned Cango Caves, to the snow packed peaks of the mighty Swartberg mountain range, this is the Dryland Traverse and it is a race like no other. The four-day stage race, which showcases the classic trails of the Klein Karoo, has fast become a favourite on the South African running scene.
Entries have closed.
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