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 its 17th consecutive year!
Welcome to one of Gauteng’s biggest and most popular stage races, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Magaliesberg Mountains at the beautiful 5-Star Mount Grace Hotel & Spa.
And 2027 promises to be even bigger!
The Luxliner Route 66 forms part of the 2027 Stellantis Adventure Series, featuring 7 events across the country, with an impressive R400,000 prize purse up for grabs throughout the series.
And the good news is that there are DOUBLE points on offer for the Stellantis Adventure Series on GC.
Whether you’re preparing for the Absa Cape Epic, building towards the Investec Great Kei Trek, or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend of riding, the Luxliner Route 66 delivers the perfect combination of challenge, adventure and spectacular scenery.
GRAVEL TAKES CENTRE STAGE
We’re changing things up in 2027, with a greater focus on Gravel.
You have the choice of a 2-day Gravel/MTB Stage Race, or joining us for one of our single-day events.
It’s tough, it’s fun, and incredibly rewarding!
2-DAY GRAVEL STAGE RACE (Double SAS points on offer)
Saturday – 27 February – 75km
Sunday – 28 February – 80km
OR
SUNDAY ONLY – 28 FEBRUARY
Gravel / MTB: 80km | 60km | 45km
Can’t join us for the full weekend? Sunday offers the perfect opportunity to experience the legendary Route 66 trails.
Expect world-class riding through the heart of the Magaliesberg, with just the right mix of challenge, scenery and satisfaction.
Choose your distance. Pick your adventure.
CALLING ALL TRAIL RUNNERS!
SATURDAY – 27 FEBRUARY
Trail Run / Walk: 15km | 10km | 5km
The Route 66 experience isn’t just for riders!
Lace up your trail shoes and join us for a morning on the spectacular Magaliesberg trails. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply looking for a fresh-air adventure, there’s something for everyone.
Choose from 5km, 10km or 15km routes winding through rolling hills, shaded valleys and sweeping mountain views.
Tough enough to earn that medal. Beautiful enough to remind you why you love the outdoors.
Route 66. 17 years of adventure. And 2027 is set to be another great one!
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 2027
Launched in 2026, the Stellantis Adventure Series brings together some of South Africa’s premier gravel, mountain biking and endurance events under one powerful banner.
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the series expands in 2027 to feature 7 events across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, offering riders even more opportunities to compete, accumulate series points and challenge for the overall titles.
Through an exciting partnership between Stellantis South Africa and The Leverage Corporation, the series offers an impressive R400,000 prize purse, with substantial prize money on offer across the individual events and for the overall series winners.
Riders will earn points at each event, competing for the coveted overall male and female titles.
Each event will offer podium prize money, while every round will also receive television exposure through a dedicated highlights package on SuperSport’s Cadence channel.
Seven events. Three provinces. One series. R400,000 in prize money. One incredible adventure!
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 24 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
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 27 February:
06h00 to 06h30
Sunday 28 February:
07h00 to 07h30