Midlands Ultra Triathlon
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Midlands Ultra Triathlon 2026
The Midlands Ultra Triathlon will take place on 13 September 2026 at Midmar Dam near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal. The race returns to Midmar Dam, where the Ultra Series began in 2009 and where nine events have previously been staged. The venue offers open water swimming, road cycling and road running set in a rural area approximately 4 hours from Joburg and 1 hour from Durban. The event is organised by DELTA SPORT and supports individual and team entries.
Distances offered include:
- Ultra Individual: Swim 1.6 km, Cycle 55 km, Run 12 km.
- Aquabike Individual: Swim 1.6 km, Cycle 55 km.
- Sprint Individual: Swim 750 m, Cycle 20 km, Run 5 km.
Team relay options are available for certain classes with two to three participants per team. Early bird and standard entry fees apply; early bird examples are Sprint R700, Aquabike R1200 and Ultra R1650. Race items and services listed for entrants include a goodie bag, race apparel, a branded swim cap, timing chip and number, medical assistance, swim lifeguards, run marshals, water on course, an event finisher medal and prize money for overall winners. All athletes must hold an annual Triathlon SA licence or purchase a Temporary TSA day licence valid for the event only. Temporary licence fees differ by race distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
