Entry Information
For an entry to be valid, prospective competitors have to complete an electronic entry form which can be accessed at Entry Form – The Roof of Africa 2026
The closing date of Dead line dash entries will be on 1 September 2026.
All entries have to be done online and will be of immediate effect once payment is received.
Event Fee Structure
Holeshot Entries from 16 March – 20 April 2026 @ R7200.00 ex VAT (R8280 Incl VAT)
Idler Entries from 21 April- 30 May 2026 @ R8000.00 ex VAT (R9200 Incl VAT)
Late off the line 1 June – 31 July 2026 @ R9200.00 ex VAT (R10 580 Incl VAT)
Deadline Dash 1 August – 6 September 2026 @ R10 500.00 ex VAT (R12 075 Incl VAT)
*All entry fee payable amounts are decided on the day you make the actual payment not the day you entered the event. If you enter in one specific fee structure ie Holeshot but decide to pay 2 months later you will be charged for the current fee structure window, if payment is via EFT you will expected to pay the latter entry fee. If full and correct payment is not received the entry will not be activated.
We are happy to provide VAT invoices when needed.
International Entries
International Athlete can pay via credit card link provided as per entry system or pay via EFT . All EFT payments need to be forwarded to the entries@theroofofafrica.com to verify entry and full payment.
Due to this condition, international competitors will have a fixed rate based on their currency:
International: 16 March – 6 September 2026
- Dollar @ $600
What do you get when you enter the Roof of Africa?
An adventure of a lifetime in the Mountain Kingdom
Roof of Africa riders t-shirt specific to your category ( not for sale to public)
Specialized Tracking Solutions including a dedicated tracking screen at event headquarters
Superior medical services covering the air and the ground provided by Life Line Lesotho
A dedicated medical helicopter on standby at the event venue
Accurate and real-time results provided by HEWC timing provider. Tried and tested on the World Championship.
Ablution points at the DSP and USP
Professional GPS services
Over 400km of marked routes
Official Roof of Africa Digital Magazine
Chance to win unique designed trophies for top 5 in every category, Gold Silver, Bronze and Iron.
Roof of Africa designed medals given to all finishers.
Local sim-card provided by Econet
Premium rider bag with drink bladder.
Chance to win your share of R 150 000 prize money
Recharge your energy levels with NPL nutrition at some specific unassisted refuels, all DSP’s, and finishes areas.
Dedicated fuel shuttle service at all USPs