Hogsback
6 – 8 March 2026
RALLYE RAID ADVENTURE
Hogsback : 6 – 8 March 2026
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The 2026 Rallye Raid returns to the picturesque mountains of Hogsback for the 9th consecutive year!
The beautiful Arminel Hotel will once again serve as the rally headquarters for 200 Adventure bikers. Mike has lined up more incredible scenic routes weaving through the lush Amatola forests. Katberg, Cathcart, Stutterheim, and Thomas River, each offer their own signature tracks, making this region a true Adventure Bike paradise!
Accommodation at the Arminel Hotel will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow will be comfortably hosted in nearby hotels, all arranged by our Red Cherry Events logistics team. Breakfast will be provided at your respective hotel, while lunch will be enjoyed en route. Each epic day in the saddle will end with a well-deserved dinner in the “Chill Zone”, complete with great food, live music, vibey bartenders (with awesome drink specials), and exciting lucky draws every evening.
Experience the thrilling journey of Rallye Raid throughout the years through our captivating video collection.
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World-class riding
Ride in adventure bike paradise through the lush Amatola forests. Hogsback, and its immediate surroundings of Katberg, Cathcart, Stutterheim, Thomas River, all with their own signature tracks.
Race Pack on arrival
Secure your race pack of a long sleeve top, Carry Bag, and buff, all included in your entry.
Your choice of Hotel or Camping packages
Stay in either the Arminel, Edge, or May lodge. Luxury tent camping options are also available for riders to stay at Swallows Nest. Click here to view packages
Lunch served out enroute
True South African Cuisine, served the local way. Stop on route for lunch on
GPS Navigation
The team from Red Cherry Events send out the tracks, via email, on 1 March 2025, load them to ensure you can navigate your way through the mountains.
Chill Zone and Beer Garden
Relax and refresh after your race in the beer garden located just a stone’s throw from the finish.
PACKAGES AVAILABLE
HOTEL Package
Tented Package
Partner Package
We have 2 BRAND NEW route options
RR1 caters for the more experienced Adventure Biker, but totally suitable for the big Africa Twins with knobblies.
RR2 caters for the less extreme rider with mostly escape options around the more technical RR1 sections.
You can mix ‘n match as you like as we ensure that the tracks overlap for lunch and through small towns.
VIEW THE ROUTES
Breakdown of distances to all Hotel accommodation.
The Arminel Hotel is the “HQ”for Rallye Raid, Hogsback, 2025
Nestled in the natural setting of the famous Hogsback mountains and surrounded by some of the Eastern Cape’s most beautiful indigenous forests, snow capped mountains, inspiring waterfalls and colourful gardens.
The Arminel offers comfortable hotel rooms or self-catering forest cottages. A swimming pool, tennis courts & birding add to the offering of this excellent establishment.
Enter early to ensure you get placed into the Arminel Hotel. This is on a first-come-first serve basis. Overflow accommodation will be in some of Hogsback’s other reputable hotels & lodges.
Red Cherry Events reserve the right to place an entrant into accommodation, as per availability, without notice.
