IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay

JAN

31

2027

A beachside IRONMAN 70.3 African Championship in Port Elizabeth featuring an ocean swim, coastal bike and beachfront run on the Hobie Beach course.

Sun 31 Jan 2027

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

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Middle distance 1.9 90 21.1 km

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IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay

IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay is an African Championship triathlon held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on January 31, 2027. The race uses a coastal, beachside setting with courses that include an ocean swim, a scenic coastal bike section, and a beachfront run. The event is staged around Hobie Beach and references the same course used for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

Weather and water conditions listed for the event show a high air temperature of about 79 °F (26 °C), a low air temperature near 67 °F (19 °C), and an average water temperature around 68 °F (20 °C). The event is identified as the IRONMAN 70.3 African Championship and appears on official event listings with Flex90 eligibility.

Location coordinates are provided for Port Elizabeth / Nelson Mandela Bay. Event listings indicate general availability for entries and a USD price currency for offers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.