Race Info
The race is a triathlon following the format of a swim, bike and run. A Short Distance and Long Distance triathlon is hosted on race day, with an option of entering the Short Distance as an individual or as a team of 2 – 3 members. Long distance is for individuals only.
What is it all about?
The Isuzu Corporate Triathlon Challenge powered by Algoa FM Short Distance triathlon will be 10% of the IRONMAN African Championship race set to take place the following day. The distance consists of a 380-meter swim, 18-kilometre bike and 4.2-kilometre run. While the Long Distance triathlon consists of a 760-meter swim, 36-kilometre bike and 7-kilometre run. Relay teams of 2 – 3 athletes will be allowed to enter the Short Distance. The Long Distance is for individuals only.
ENTRIES AND CATEGORIES
- Short Distance – Individual (Male or Female)
- Short Distance – Teams (2 – 3 members)
- Long Distance – Individual (Male or Female)
Remember
- Teams can consist of 2 - 3 members of any gender.
- The minimum age for Short Distance individuals and team members is 14 years on race day.
- The minimum age for Long Distance individuals is 18 years on race day.
- All disciplines must be completed in a relay format - i.e. one person must swim, another bike and another run in a 3-person team, while the 2-person team can divide the disciplines as they wish between the two team members.
- No PRO athlete may compete in this event (no NITC/TSA or any other federation PRO or Mite licensed athletes)
Race Schedule
Final Race Schedule will be included in the Athlete Information Guide which will be available to the athlete 3 weeks before race day.
THURSDAY
REGISTRATION
09:00 – 18:00
The Boardwalk – Level 1 Parking Area
EXPO / IRONMAN MERCHANDISE
09:00 – 18:00
The Boardwalk – Level 1 Parking Area
BIKE WORKSHOP
09:00 – 18:00
The Boardwalk: at Marine Drive Entrance
FRIDAY
REGISTRATION
09:00 – 20:00
The Boardwalk – Level 1 Parking Area
EXPO / IRONMAN MERCHANDISE
09:00 – 18:00
The Boardwalk – Level 1 Parking Area
BIKE WORKSHOP
09:00 – 18:00
The Boardwalk: at Marine Drive Entrance
SATURDAY
BIKE CHECK-IN
(Short and Long Distance)
06:00 – 07:30
Transition Area, Hobie Car Park
TECHNICAL BIKE ASSISTANCE
06:00 – 07:30
Wayne Pheiffer CYCLES, Outside Transition
COMPULSORY RACE BRIEFING
07:30 – 07:45
on Hobie Beach, next to the pier
WAVE 1 (SHORT DISTANCE – TEAMS)
07:50
WAVE 2 (SHORT DISTANCE – TEAMS)
08:05
WAVE 3 (SHORT DISTANCE – INDIVIDUALS)
08:15
WAVE 4 (SHORT DISTANCE – INDIVIDUALS)
08:20
WAVE 5 (LONG DISTANCE – INDIVIDUALS)
08:40
WAVE 6 (LONG DISTANCE – INDIVIDUALS)
09:00
AWARDS CEREMONY FOR SHORT DISTANCE
10:45
Public Deck – Adjacent to the Finish Line
BIKE CHECK-OUT FOR SHORT DISTANCE
11:30 – 12:30
or on announcement
AWARDS CEREMONY FOR LONG DISTANCE
11:30
Public Deck – Adjacent to the Finish Line
AWARDS CEREMONY FOR LONG DISTANCE
11:30
Public Deck – Adjacent to the Finish Line
BIKE CHECK-OUT FOR LONG DISTANCE
11:45 – 12:30
or on announcement
Awards & Prizes
Trophies to the team finishing in First, Second and Third place.
Trophies to each individual female finishing in First, Second and Third place.
Trophies to each individual male finishing in First, Second and Third place.
A lucky draw will be done and the winning corporate team will win an Algoa FM broadcast voucher to the value of R20 000.
