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Khomas100

Windhoek to Gross Barmen, Namibia · 2026: August 22

VERDICT A fast-looking course whose remoteness, climbing, and Namibian exposure make it anything but easy.

71
LAB SCORE
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The Ratings

Course verdict

A point-to-point route that leaves Windhoek on pavement before committing to long, exposed stretches of mostly unsurfaced road toward Gross Barmen.[2]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS4/5LENGTH3/5TECHNICAL3/5ELEVATION4/5CLIMATE4/5ALTITUDE3/5ADVENTURE5/5 26/35
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Course Overview

Windhoek to Gross Barmen on 143 kilometers of fast, rugged Namibian gravel.

88.9 mi
Distance
7,546 ft
Elevation
Windhoek to Gross Barmen, Namibia
Location
August 22, 2026
Date
Field Size
$1,200
Entry Cost
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The Course

A point-to-point route that leaves Windhoek on pavement before committing to long, exposed stretches of mostly unsurfaced road toward Gross Barmen.

Signature challenge: Carry speed across exposed Namibian gravel without losing hydration, navigation, or pacing control before the Gross Barmen finish.

SURFACE COMPOSITION
Course
gravel 85%
paved 15%
gravel 85%paved 15%other 0%
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MILE
Windhoek opener
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MILE
Khomas gravel
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MILE
Water Point 5 cutoff
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Training

August 22, 2026 KHOMAS100
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Race Logistics

Parking
Start and finish are in different locations; confirm vehicle and shuttle arrangements in the rider guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dry air, sun exposure, dust, wind, and long gaps across open Namibian terrain make environmental management part of the race rather than background scenery.[3]

This is a point-to-point race from Tony Rust Race Track to Gross Barmen Resort, with mandatory GPS navigation and remote-course planning layered onto international travel.[2]

A point-to-point crossing from Windhoek to Gross Barmen through Namibia's open Khomas landscape is the rare qualifier with the character of a destination expedition.[2]

The combination of UCI Gravel World Series status and the CAC African Continental Gravel Championship gives real significance without an iconic multi-decade legacy.[1]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Official Official Event Sitekhomas100.com.na/
  2. Official Official Routekhomas100.com.na/routes/
  3. Official UCI World Seriesucigravelworldseries.com/en/windhoek/