About the Event
The Farmstead Ultra MTB Challenge is a premier mountain biking event set against the stunning backdrop of the Free State. With routes designed for endurance and adventure, this is a challenge you won't want to miss.
📅 Date: October 25th, 2025
📍 Start | Finish: Oryx Lodge, Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa
🍲 Finisher meal
included
Four Distances, One Unforgettable Experience
Non-technical jeep and gravel routes
All Routes will be marked.
GPS files will be available during race week.
Sweep bakkies, quad bikes, medics and marshals on all routes.
Event Highlights
Our event features non-technical gravel routes perfect for riders of all skill levels. Enjoy stargazing pit stops, farm-to-table refreshments, and midnight snacks as you navigate the trails.

Stargazing Pit Stops

Farm-to-Table Experience

Race Villages by Moonlight

Midnight Munchies