Luxliner Route 66 Experience
MTB/ Gravel & Trail Run
27 - 28 February 2027
mount grace hotel & spa, magaliesburg
The road to Epic starts here
It's tough, it’s fun, and incredibly rewarding!
All stages start and finish at the Mount Grace Hotel & Spa.
Welcome to the
2027 Luxliner Route 66 Experience
Dates 27 & 28 February -2027
Back for the 16th year in a row, we welcome you to the biggest and most popular stage race in Gauteng.
Taking place at the beautiful 5-Star Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, set in the beautiful and majestic setting of the Magaliesburg Mountains.
Perfect training for the Absa Cape Epic and perfect “Altitude Training”.
And don’t forget about how good this event will be for your legs if you are training for our very own Investec Great Kei Trek.
This year, we are changing things up an bit, and our focus is on Gravel.
It’s now a 2-day, Gravel/ MTB Stage Race in Gauteng.
It’s tough, it’s fun, and incredibly rewarding, and it’s back in 2026.
But two days is not all that is on offer.
Choose your distance. Pick your adventure.
The Route 66 Experience isn’t just for riders. Lace up your trail shoes and join us on Saturday for a morning on the legendary Magalies trails. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just out for a fresh-air adventure, this one’s for you.
Choose from 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km routes that wind through rolling hills, shaded valleys, and sweeping views of the Magaliesberg.
Each route offers a balance of challenge and reward — run it hard, or walk it easy.
Tough enough to make you earn that medal.
Beautiful enough to remind you why you love the outdoors.
2027 Experiences
The Luxliner Route 66 Experience has a race for every kind of rider and runner in the most spectacular surroundings.
Stellantis Adventure series
Launching in 2026, the Stellantis Adventure Series unites five of Gauteng’s premier gravel and endurance events — The Grind, Luxliner Route 66, Magalies Rocks the Cradle, Cradle Mountain Trophy and Magalies Adventure — under one powerful new banner.
Through a partnership with The Leverage Corporation, Stellantis will provide prize money, media support, and a fleet of event vehicles. Riders will earn points at each race, with the series offering a R350 000 prize purse, including R100 000 each for the overall male and female winners. Across all events, the total prize pool will top R500 000.
Each event will pay podium prizes (top 5 men, top 3 women), and every round will include a highlights package on SuperSport.
Your Race Planner
Adventure at your fingertips. Plan your race for success!
See What is included
- A professionally planned and managed route
- Shower facilities at the finish venue, The Cog & Sprocket
- Goodie Bag, including race shirt for all riders and a race cap for the 2-Day riders
- Complimentary bike wash
- Secure overnight storage for your bike
- Technical support on the way
- Lucky draw prizes and race medal
- Sports massages by a qualified therapist
- Food - The Cog & Sprocket at Mount Grace will be selling food and refreshments
- Post-race buffet lunch for R275 per person, R175 per child under 12 years on Sunday afternoon 1 March at The Cog & Sprocket. Friends, partners, significant others and children are welcome to join. You can purchase your lunch tickets when you enter online.
Accommodation
Where to stay
Accommodation options include the Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, our host for the event – ideal for a comfortable and convenient stay from Thursday to Sunday night.
When & where
Race Number Pickup
Race NUmber Pickup
When: Wednesday 25 February: 13.00 to 17.00
Where: Cycle Lab, Fourways
If you register at Cycle Lab, you will get a Cycle Lab Voucher for R100 and a discount off your next bike service
OR
When: Thursday 26 February 2026, from 13.00 to 17.00
Where: Fly Cycles, Parkmore Square, cnr 11th Street & Olympus, Parkmore, Sandton
Late Race Number pickup
If you don’t mind getting up early and standing in the queue on race day, then you can fetch your number a the start.
Saturday 28 February:
06h00 to 06h30
Sunday 1 March:
07h00 to 07h30