Get ready to conquer new goals and push your limits in 2025!
Biogen is proud to support a diverse lineup of races and fitness events designed to challenge and inspire. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or taking on your first event, there’s something for everyone.
Check out the exciting events we’re backing this year and start planning your next adventure!
Biogen-Backed Races and Events 2025
January
Date: 12 January 2025
Challenge yourself in this exciting road race featuring a scenic route designed for both competitive runners and casual participants. Choose between the Half Marathon or the 5km Dash and kickstart your fitness journey for the year.
Date: 18 January 2025
Dubbed the “Hell of the South,” this gruelling mountain bike race tests riders with rugged terrain, steep climbs, and unpredictable weather. Prepare for one of the toughest challenges in South Africa.
February
Dates: 6-9 February 2025
The Marino Monster awaits at this iconic four-stage race. Riders will face breathtaking trails through the Bokkeveld and Witzenburg regions, navigating a mix of rocky outcrops, steep climbs, and hand-built trails. Expect world-class hospitality at Kaleo Guest Farm.
Date: 16 February 2025
Join this popular cycling event that raises funds for retina-related diseases. Cyclists of all levels can take part in various race distances, making it a family-friendly event for a great cause.
Date: 23 February 2025
Celebrate community and fitness in this vibrant marathon through Johannesburg’s townships. Runners experience the culture and resilience of the region in this inclusive race.
March
Dates: 6-9 March 2025
The world’s largest timed cycle race, featuring stunning views of Cape Town’s coastline and iconic landmarks. Cyclists from all over the globe gather to take on this epic route.
Dates: 29–30 March 2025
Test your strength and endurance in this dynamic fitness competition. Athletes compete in pairs through a series of high-intensity workouts designed to push their limits.
April
Dates: 3-6 April 2025
Known as the “World’s Most Beautiful Marathon,” this iconic event offers both an Ultra Marathon and a Half Marathon option, winding along Cape Town’s scenic coastline and mountain routes.
Dates: 25-27 April 2025
Trail runners take on rugged terrain through the Bokkeveld region, experiencing technical trails, steep climbs, and breathtaking views. A must-do for trail enthusiasts.
May
Dates: 9-11 May 2025
Explore the wild beauty of the Waterberg region with this MTB stage race, combining challenging routes with spectacular wildlife encounters and luxury race villages.
Dates: 23-24 May 2025
One of the longest and toughest single-stage mountain bike races in the world. Riders cover 361 km of Karoo terrain, testing endurance, mental strength, and resilience.
Date: 31 May 2025
This family-friendly MTB event invites school riders to compete in a safe and exciting environment, promoting youth development in cycling.
June
Dates: 5-8 June 2025
The world’s largest and oldest ultramarathon, covering nearly 90 km between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. A true test of endurance and determination.
Dates: 14-16 June 2025
South Africa’s premier functional fitness competition, featuring intense workouts that test strength, stamina, and teamwork.
Dates: 21 June 2025
This family-friendly MTB event invites school riders to compete in a safe and exciting environment, promoting youth development in cycling.
August
Dates: 1-3 August 2025
A scenic three-day MTB stage race through the Tsitsikamma Forest and surrounding landscapes, combining adventure with exceptional hospitality.
Date: 16 August 2025
This family-friendly MTB event invites school riders to compete in a safe and exciting environment, promoting youth development in cycling.
Date: 30 August 2025
This family-friendly MTB event invites school riders to compete in a safe and exciting environment, promoting youth development in cycling.
September
Date: 13 September 2025
This family-friendly MTB event invites school riders to compete in a safe and exciting environment, promoting youth development in cycling.
Dates: 30 September – 4 October 2025
This iconic seven-day MTB stage race takes riders through the heart of the Garden Route and Klein Karoo. Expect rugged trails, diverse landscapes, and world-class hospitality.
October
Dates: 30 September -4 October 2025
The Cape Pioneer is a mountain bike race with soul. It is known for world-class organisation, great trails and great friends, offering a route unmatched in diversity. The 2024 race boasts a shorter route, but the individual stages will be as challenging as they are rewarding! Over the past 15 years, riders explored the Karoo and Coast, journeying from Prince Albert to Riversdale, and from Calitzdorp to Mossel Bay. They crossed rivers, conquered vast mountain ranges, and faced natural disasters. This expedition has led organisers to unveil the best route yet – a challenging, diverse, scenic, and ultimately rewarding experience along the Karoo and Garden Route
Date: 11 October 2025
The Prince George Monumental 100 Miler is the most diverse one-day race you’ll ever experience. It is a monumental race from the dark side of the Swartberg Mountain Range at the Northern slopes of the Great Karoo through the Klein Karoo region over the Montagu Pass with dense forest plantation and a finish at the coast in George. The vast landscapes and diverse overload of these non-technical routes are the perfect race for all mountain and gravel bike enthusiasts, with ample opportunity to appreciate the unique surroundings you’ll be exposed to.
Dates: 16-19 October 2025
One of Africa’s leading city marathons, the Cape Town Marathon offers runners a chance to race through the scenic streets of the Mother City. With marathon, half marathon, and 10km Peace Run options, this event welcomes runners of all levels.
Dates: 24-26 October 2025
Take on the open waters in this exciting surfski race along the Eastern Cape coast. Known for its challenging conditions and stunning scenery, this race is a must for paddling enthusiasts.
Dates: 30 October – 2 November 2025
Trail runners will navigate through rugged terrains, steep climbs, and beautiful mountain passes in this exhilarating multi-day race. Enjoy world-class trails and warm hospitality in the Klein Karoo.
November
Dates: 30 October – 2 November 2025
Trail runners will navigate through rugged terrains, steep climbs, and beautiful mountain passes in this exhilarating multi-day race. Enjoy world-class trails and warm hospitality in the Klein Karoo.
