Dates for the 2026 edition of the Euro Steel Drak Descent are 31 January-01 February
Race Rules:
The race is held under SA Cycling rules and under the auspices of KZN MTB.
Team riders should never be more than two minutes apart and times are taken from the last team rider crossing the finishing line.
Decisions taken by the organizers or representatives of SA Cycling or KZN MTB, in terms of these rules, and in the best interests of the race and the riders will be final.
START TIMES:
DAY 1
Drak Descent – 8:00am
MTB Challenge – 9:30am
DAY 2
Drak Descent – 7:00am
MTB Challenge – 8:30am
START/FINISH VENUES
DAY 1
Drak Descent and Challenge MTB – Start @ Old Duck
Drak Descent and Challenge MTB – Finish @ Olde Duck
DAY 2
Drak Descent and Challenge MTB – Start @ The Olde Duck
Drak Descent – Finish @ The Olde Duck
Challenge MTB – Finish @ The Olde Duck
HEINEKEN RACE VILLAGE
Friday: 12 pm to 8pm
Saturday: 6am to 4pm
Sunday: 6.30am until after prize giving
Music: Neil Prior
Food: The Olde Duck
Drinks: Post-race Chocolate Milk, Notties Brewery, Heineken Beer Garden with Jack Black on tap, Gin Bar
Kids Entertainment: Jumping Castles, Sweet Treats, Splash Pad
RACE REGISTRATION
Venue: The Olde Duck, Drakensberg Gardens Road
Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
Time: 12pm to 8pm
CO-ORDINATES:
The Olde Duck – 29°76’58.71”S 29°46’08.61”E
Restmount – 29°45’31.41”S 29°20’41.89”E
