Event Info

It is with great regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the 2022 Klein-Aus Vista MTB Challenge and Trail Run for the scheduled dates of 19 & 20 March 2022.

Several factors this year were not in our favor hosting the event and forced us as the race owners and coordinators to cancel the event for 2022. It was just not meant to be this year…

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our loyal supporters. To those who have entered and paid their accommodation already, we will refund you in full.

 

STANDARD BANK KLEIN-AUS VISTA MTB CHALLENGE & TRAIL RUN

19th & 20th MARCH 2022

EVENT INFO UPDATE:
We are excited to announce that the 11th Standard Bank Klein-Aus Vista MTB Challenge & Trail Run will take place on the 19th and 20th March 2022 and will be hosted at Klein-Aus Vista and surrounding areas. With incomparable vistas and world-class trails, the Klein-Aus Vista Mountain Bike Challenge 2022, a sought-after event on the Namibian cycling calendar, will once again be the ultimate test to endurance and skills in this cross-country style marathon race. The trail runners will equally experience a tough, scenic and rewarding race!

PROGRAM FOR SATURDAY, 19TH MARCH 2022:
On the 19th of March, there will be no official race taking place, but riders can voluntarily participate in the Strava Segment Challenge. 6 Strava segments are available on the race track, which are part of the marathon route for the 20th of March. Riders can get to know the track and at the same time race the selected Strava segments. The Strava segments will be published in advance. Participants must be registered with Strava beforehand. Currently there are no segments for the trail runners, but they are also welcome to discover the trail and create segments.

RACE REGISTRATION:
Saturday, the 19th March 2022 from 12 pm–6 pm at Desert Horse Inn.
Collect your race pack with race number at the registration point.
For the age group of up to 14 years: You can enter to compete on a mostly single-track route of 19 km. Intermediate MTB skills are needed for this track.

PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY, THE 20TH OF MARCH:

MTB ULTRA MARATHON: 97 km, 2050 m elevation gain, 60% Single Track
Riding time: 5h-7h if you ride an average of 21 km – 14 km/h
Race briefing at 6:45 am
Start time at 7:00 am together with Full marathon riders
At 48 km, (WP C) there will be a cut-off time for 3h30. If you arrive after this time, you will be re-routed onto the Marathon track and your results will be listed under the Marathon results.

MTB 64 km MARATHON: 1320 m elevation gain, 60% Single Track
Riding time: 3h-4.5h if you ride an average of 21 km – 14 km/h
Race briefing at 6:45 am
Start time at 7:00 am
E-BIKING: Participants can ride in the marathon categories (no positions or prizes)

MTB 43 km MARATHON: 710 m elevation gain, 70% Single Track
Riding time: 2h15-3.5h if you ride an average of 21 km – 14 km/h
Race briefing at 6:45 am
Start time at 7:00
E-BIKING: Participants can ride in the marathon categories (no positions or prizes)

TRAIL RUN MARATHON: 23 km, 500 m elevation gain, mostly on MTB Single Tracks
Running time: about 2h-3h if you run an average of 5-7 minutes/km
Race briefing at 7:00 am
Start time at 7:15 am

KIDDIES RACE: 19km, 315 m elevation gain, 70% Single Track
Riding time: 1h00-1.5h if you ride an average of 19km – 14 km/h
Race briefing at 7:15 am
Start time at 7:30

FUN RUN (marked route, but not part of the event): no entry charges: 8 km, 175 m elevation gain
on mostly MTB Single Tracks
Running time: about 45min-1h if you run an average of 5-7 minutes/km

RACE ENTRY FEES:
– 19km for Kids: No charge
– 43 km Marathon: N$ 850.00
– 64 km Marathon: N$ 850.00
– Ultra-Marathon: N$ 950.00
– Trail Run Marathon: N$ 650.00

The above Entry Fee includes:
– Race pack including race number and race information
– Standard Bank KAV MTB T- shirt
– Water & soft drink after race
– Braai Buffet on Sunday evening

ACCOMMODATION:
Check-in can be as early as 12 pm on Saturday.

Klein-Aus Vista: Desert Horse Inn, Eagles Nest, Desert Horse Camp & Geister Schlucht Cabin.
Klein-Aus Vista offers a choice of various accommodation facilities at different locations to meet every traveller’s requirement.
www.klein-aus-vista.com

The Bahnhof Hotel Aus & Self-catering Accommodation
The Bahnhof Hotel Aus offers accommodation in 21 elegant decorated immaculate clean rooms.
www.hotel-aus.com

Namib Garage Guest House
Self-catering accommodation and campsite Tel +26463 258029 Email: namibaus@afol.com.na

START LOCATION:
At Klein-Aus Vista Lodge, 2km west of Aus along the B4 road to Luderitz, in the Desert Horse Inn
parking area.

ROUTE MARKINGS:
The track is well marked with brown and white mountain-bike signs on iron posts. There are additional white chalk marks on the ground to help indicating direction. The Trail runners also follow the above-mentioned markers.

WATER POINTS:
– 5 water points en-route for the Ultra Marathon at kilometer 23, 34, 48, 78 and 82.
– 3 waterpoints en-route for the 64 Marathon at kilometer 23, 34 and 48.
– 2 waterpoint en-route for the 43 km Marathon at kilometer 15 and 29.
– 1 waterpoint en-route for Trail Run Marathon at kilometer 11.
– No water point en-route for Fun run and the Kiddies’ race.
– At Water Point B, Marathon riders can leave their marked water bottles at the water point table.

TECH ZONE AT WATERPOINT B AFTER 34 KM
At Water Point B, at kilometer 34, there will be a tech zone where you can receive outside assistance. Charges for these technical services are to the account of the rider.

FOOD & BEVERAGES
On Saturday & Sunday, all race participants and supporters can make use of the Desert Kitchen Restaurant at Desert Horse Inn, as well as the Bahnhof Hotel where you can order light lunches, served during the day from 12.pm-3pm. Dinner is available at Klein-Aus Vista in the Desert Kitchen restaurant as well as at the Bahnhof Hotel in Aus.

Pre-bookings for Saturday evening dinners are essential.
On Sunday evening from 7:30 pm onwards, after the prize award ceremony, an evening braai will be served at the Desert Horse Inn Braai area.
For the race participants the Sunday braai is included in the race entry charges for the riders and runners. Advance bookings are required for those who do not take part in the event.

PRIZES
– Podium prizes for the participants on each of the selected Strava segments
– 1st – 5th position in MTB Ultra Marathon for Ladies & Gents, provided there are 5 participants starting in the category.
– 1st – 5th position in MTB 64km Marathon for Ladies & Gents, provided there are 5 participants starting in the category.
– 1st – 5th position in MTB 43 km Marathon for Ladies & Gents, provided there are 5 participants starting in the category.
– 1st – 3 rd position in Kiddies race for Girls & Boys, provided there are 3 participants starting in the category.
– 1st – 3rd position in Trail Run Marathon for Ladies & Gents, provided there are 3 participants starting in the category.

CANCELLATON POLICY
No race entry refund after the 10th of March 2022

SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Wild horses of Garub, 20 km away
Kolmanskop and Luderitz, 120 km away

SPONSORS: Standard Bank, SuperSpar Maerua & The Grove, Tafel Lager, Gondwana Collection

We are looking forward to hosting you! 

Download:  MTB Race Entry Form  |  Trail Run Entry Form  |  Event Programme