Thomas River Mountain Bike Challenge & Trail Run

A weekend sporting event set in the historic Thomas River Valley of the Eastern Cape. Based at the Old Thomas River Historical Village, the event features diverse mountain biking and trail running routes that guide athletes across scenic private farmlands, rugged terrain, and century-old stone rail bridges. With distances catering to both elite racers and casual families, the festival kicks off with a traditional country spit braai on Friday night, delivering a vibrant community atmosphere alongside top-tier off-road racing.