The biggest and best inter-club Time Trial events in the Cape - if not in South Africa. Join this unique inter-club competition, hosted once a year by each of the following clubs, Brackenfell, Bellville, CMC and Durbac.

Battle of the North

📍 Each club hosts at their local time trail location

📅4 times per year

⌚Typically 18h00

🙋Bellville, Brackenfell, CMC, Durbac.

Rules

Top 5 male and female times combined determines the winning order

1. Participants from competing clubs must wear full club colors.

2. Only members of the 4 participating clubs will be considered in the competition.

3. A limited number of club guests will be allowed. However, we reserve the right to restrict participation to club members only, depending on the turnout.

4. Please follow the instructions of the marshals at all times. Note that this is an unofficial run without traffic police or medical standby, and participants run at their own risk.

5. All members must adhere to the rules and instructions provided by the hosting club.

6. Remember to exhibit good sportsmanship, as this event aims to foster a spirit of friendly rivalry and teamwork.

7. Top 5 male and female times combined determines the winning order for performane.

8. All runners, regardless of their time, as well as all helpers, count towards the club participation.

9. All runners must register before the race.

Schedule 2025

Event dates:

CMC : 11 Feb 2025
Brackenfell : 9 Apr 2025
Durbac : TBD
Bellville : TBD

Past events

Battle of the North- CMC 11 Feb 2025518 new items added to shared album

baTTle CMC 11 Feb

Male Results

Female Results

Individual Results

Battle Report: First Battle of 2025

Last night, CMC hosted the first Battle of 2025, and what an incredible event it was! This competition continues to grow in strength and popularity. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and a fantastic turnout, with a total of 338 runners participating.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

We extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:

Afrimat, for their financial contributions to sponsor the venue rental and prizes.
Altra shoes, for their impressive array of prizes, including two pairs of running shoes.
Computer Mania, for their commitment to supporting all four Battle events this year.
TJs, our regular braai masters, for their delicious boerewors.

Please show your appreciation for these sponsors by supporting them whenever possible.

Congratulations to Our Winners!

CMC dominated the performance category, securing both the men's and ladies' categories, as well as the King and Queen prizes. Well done, Dada and Nardus, on your outstanding performances!

Interestingly, three of the top five runners were family members - Nardus, Johardt, and Andreas. What a high performance family! Ironically another runner in the top 5 was Neil Broers, an old CMC member.

Participation Category

Unfortunately we had to be content with 3rd place in the participation category, that allowed Bellville to walk away with the overall honours for the evening. Really hope to see more of you next time.

Participation numbers were:

Bellville: 104
Durbac: 82
Brackenfell: 66
CMC: 54 runners + 20 helpers

Final Thanks

Thank you to everyone involved - runners, helpers, and sponsors - for making this event a resounding success. We look forward to seeing you all at the next Battle!