N3TC Drak Challenge
30-31 january 2027
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The Race
Everything you need to know about the N3TC Drak Challenge – rules, route, results and more.
The River
Get to know the wild Mzimkulu – its rapids, drops and personality from source to finish.
The Town
Underberg is your basecamp. Find where to stay, eat and unwind between paddles.
Latest News
Catch up on race news, river conditions and paddler stories
- Foot and Mouth security leads to cancellation of 2026 Drak Challenge
Following the recent spread of foot and mouth disease through inland areas of KwaZulu-Natal, organisers of the N3TC Drak Challenge… - Drak Challenge entries open and ready for 2026
Entries for the 2026 N3TC Drak Challenge are open and race organisers are encouraging paddlers to get their entries in… - Summer Drakensberg paddling not to be missed
As the spring conditions take hold of KwaZulu-Natal the focus shifts to the summer paddling season and the teams at…
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082 443 2770
Race Organiser · Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa