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Fifth edition · 2026

Adventure with Purpose in Damaraland

29–31 October 2026

The fifth Madisa Challenge takes place from 29 to 31 October 2026. The weekend brings mountain bikers, fat-bike riders and trail runners together for an event that supports a local community project in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy.

Madisa Challenge 2026 poster showing a mountain biker and trail runner in Damaraland.

Madisa Challenge 2026

Ride. Run. Give back.

The Madisa Challenge returns for its fifth edition in 2026, bringing mountain bikers, fat-bike riders, trail runners and supporters together at Madisa Camp.

Routes cross dry riverbeds, valleys, sandy sections and rocky terrain in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy. The weekend combines a relaxed camp atmosphere with support for a local community project.

Edition
Fifth · 2026
Dates
29–31 October 2026
Disciplines
MTB · Fat Bike · E-Bike · Trail Run
Location
Madisa Camp · Sorris Sorris Conservancy

Entries are open

2026 Categories

Nine ways to take on the Damaraland terrain across mountain biking, fat biking, e-biking and trail running.

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Event enquiries
events@madisacamp.com
  1. 2-Day Biathlon: 75 km MTB and 21 km Trail Run
  2. 2-Day MTB Stage Race: 150 km
  3. 75 km MTB
  4. 35 km MTB
  5. 35 km Fat Bike
  6. 35 km E-Bike
  7. 21 km Trail Run
  8. 10 km Trail Run
  9. 5 km Trail Run
Madisa community project participants.
Community support remains part of the purpose behind the Madisa Challenge.

Community Impact

Running and Riding for a Cause

The Madisa Challenge supports the Houmoed Pos community in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy.

Funds raised through the event have contributed towards building materials and educational resources for a pre-primary school and hostel.

Progress made after the 2025 event included the production of hundreds of bricks and the start of construction on the first classroom and bathroom facilities.

Previous Madisa Challenges

A camp community in motion.

The Madisa Challenge has grown from its first edition in 2020 into a regular event for riders and runners who enjoy remote Namibian terrain.

The fifth edition · Madisa Challenge 2026

29–31 October 2026

Entries are open. For event questions, contact events@madisacamp.com.

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