OUTENIQUA 600 JUST WEEKS AWAY

The 2026 South African Rally-Raid Championship is ready to roar into action – and it’s doing so in style.

All roads lead to the Garden Route from 8 to 10 May, where the Outeniqua 600 will officially open this year’s championship. Based once again at the scenic Louvain Guest Farm, the three-day endurance event promises not just a return to racing, but a full-throttle reminder of why rally-raid continues to captivate competitors and fans alike.

Debuting in 2025, the Outeniqua 600 quickly earned a reputation as a favourite on the calendar – ultimately being voted Event of the Year by competitors. Now, with its return, it steps into an even bigger role as the curtain-raiser for the 2026 season.

The Outeniqua 600 is no gentle reintroduction. Spanning 566 kilometres over three days, the endurance format is designed to test both machine and mindset. With one-and-a-half championship points up for grabs, there’s every incentive for teams to come out swinging from the very first stage.

From fast, flowing sections to technical mountain passes, the terrain delivers a true rally-raid challenge. Competitors will tackle everything from open lowlands to steep climbs along historic ox-wagon trails dating back to the 1700s. 

With its close proximity to Cape Town, less than 500 kilometres from the Mother City, the event offers the perfect weekend escape with high-adrenaline racing set against the backdrop of the Garden Route’s natural beauty.

Spectators can get up close to the cars, meet the teams, and experience the intensity of rally-raid from the inside out.