Garden Route Giro

Garden Route Giro – Western Cape, South Africa

• Date: April 19–24, 2027

• Location: Western Cape, South Africa

• Distances: 6 stages, approximately 593 km to 684 km, 8,725 m vertical ascent

• Event Type: Multi-day gravel stage race

The Garden Route Giro is a six-day gravel stage race held in South Africa's Western Cape. Organized by Dryland Event Management, the event connects seven towns across six stages, covering between 593 and 684 kilometers with approximately 8,725 meters of vertical ascent.

The course traverses coastal roads, mountain passes, rolling farmland, river valleys, and sections of the arid Karoo before returning toward the coast. Route options feature competitive endurance racing across diverse regional terrain.

Participants can register under a ride-only entry format, with flexible accommodation packages and optional extras available during the entry process. Complete race regulations, stage profiles, and registration details are available on the official event website.