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Don’t let the name fool you – it’s still a challenge! The BIG5 Lite sees runners, cyclists, swimmers, paddlers and mountain bikers put their skills to the test in a slightly reduced distance challenge. Momentum Weekend Argus Knysna Cycle Tour presented by Rotary 50km MTB Race Cyclists will face a testing 50km route through the beautiful Knysna forests. SUNDAY 3 JULY Momentum Weekend Argus Knysna Cycle Tour 50km Road Race Enjoy the scenery as you ride along the national road to Sedgefield and back. OR OR THURSDAY 7 JULY 1,6km Open Water Swim 11km Paddle Race 2,3km Run; 15km MTB; 1,25km Run Dragons Featherbed Lagoon Mile Swim Harbour2Heads Lagoon Challenge Not up for two cycling events over two days? Take to the water instead with a swim around the lagoon. Test your paddling fitness with a lapped race around the lagoon – you’ll paddle around the Knysna Heads, Thesen Island and the Waterfront. TUESDAY 5 JULY Challenge your fitness levels with slightly shorter routes in the brand-new DualX event. SATURDAY 9 JULY The Featherbed Trail Run Momentum Cape Times Knysna Forest Marathon A definite highlight of this run is the downhill into Lake Brenton. Make sure you enjoy the views along the Outeniqua Choo Choo railway bridge – they’re stunning. Clock up some more kilometres running through the forest. The fantastic atmosphere at the finish will complete your BIG5 LITE experience. 11km Trail Run 22 Momentum Health OatWell DualX powered by PeptoPro 21,1km Half Marathon Sources: Mediclinic and WebMD ON THE LITE SIDE SATURDAY 2 JULY