Mountain Biking

The Munga

Mountain Biking covering 1,130 km with up to 6,435 m D+ in Bloemfontein NU (Orange Free State, South Africa)

LocationBloemfontein NU, Freistaat, South AfricaShow on map(29.1160° S, 26.1417° E)
Date & StatusNovember 25, 2026 to November 30, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +6,435 m

The Munga is an endurance sporting event in Bloemfontein NU, Freistaat, ZA focused on Mountain Biking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Desert.

The competition program features MTB 1,130 km (1130 km, +6,435 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 25, 2026 to November 30, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (themunga.com).

Official website
The Munga in Bloemfontein NU (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"LSRA Dunes Landscape" · Photo: BLMUtah · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeDesertPoint-to-PointMulti-Day

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MTB 1,130 kmMountain Biking1130 km+6,435 m1,150 m - 5,333 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

MTB 1,130 km1130 km
Distance
1130 km
Elevation gain
+6,435 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,470 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 5,333 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.1 % / 2 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
1130 km+6,435 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1503004506007509001050FS29.1160° S, 26.1417° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 5,333 m above sea level (+6,435 m D+, -5,470 m D-)

Peak: 5,333 m·at 494 km·Ø 1.1 %
1,150 m2,544 m3,939 m5,333 m0 km226 km452 km678 km904 km1,130 km5,333 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Munga take place?

The Munga takes place in Bloemfontein NU, Freistaat, ZA (start area at coordinates 29.116° S, 26.1417° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 25, 2026 to November 30, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at The Munga?

The competition program features MTB 1,130 km (1130 km, +6,435 m D+). The competitions belong to Mountain Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Munga?

The main competition (MTB 1,130 km over 1130 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +6,435 m of elevation gain and -5,470 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 5,333 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Munga?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (themunga.com).