Midlands Ultra Triathlon
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Midlands Ultra Triathlon : Midmar Dam, Howick, 13 September 2026
The Midlands Ultra Triathlon returns to Midmar Dam in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday 13 September 2026. The event resumes at the venue where the Ultra Series began in 2009, after nine prior events staged at Midmar Dam. The venue offers open water swimming, road cycling and road running in a controlled event environment.
Available race classes and entry prices per person include:
- Ultra Individual Triathlon : R 1,900
- Ultra Relay Team : R 1,200 (2 person) / R 800 (3 person)
- Aquabike Individual (swim and cycle only) : R 1,450
- Sprint Individual Triathlon : R 800
- Sprint Relay Team : R 497.50 (2 person) / R 332 (3 person)
Distances
- Swim: 1.6 km open water; Cycle: 55 km road; Run: 12 km road (Ultra and Aquabike)
- Swim: 750 m open water; Cycle: 20 km road; Run: 5 km road (Sprint)
Age minimums are specified for some classes: Ultra individual requires minimum age 18, Sprint individual minimum age 16. Team entries are supported for certain classes with teams of two or three participants. All athletes must hold an annual Triathlon SA licence or purchase a temporary event licence; annual and temporary licence fees are listed for seniors and juniors. Race services noted include a goodie bag with race apparel, branded swim cap, timing chip, medical support, lifeguards, marshals, drink stations, finisher medal and prize money for overall winners. The site is approximately four hours from Johannesburg and one hour from Durban. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
