IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay
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About the race
IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay is an African Championship triathlon held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The event uses the IRONMAN 70.3 distance and stages a coastal ocean swim in the bay, a scenic coastal bike course described as rolling, and a beachfront run also described as rolling. The race starts and finishes on Hobie Beach. The course has previously hosted the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in 2018 and serves as a World Championship qualifier.
Environmental conditions listed for the event include average water temperatures around 68 °F / 20 °C and daytime air temperatures near 79 °F / 26 °C with cooler lows near 67 °F / 19 °C. The race is identified as Flex90 eligible and is presented as the IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay African Championship event. Location and organizer details: the event takes place in Nelson Mandela Bay / Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and is organized by IRONMAN. The course is described as showcasing the South African coast and beachside setting around Hobie Beach. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
