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TinMan Joburg #5, Olifantsfontein (Prime View)
TinMan Joburg #5 takes place on 29 November 2026 at Prime View Adventure and Leisure in Olifantsfontein, Midrand. The event is part of the 2026 TINMAN Series, which includes five race dates during the year.
The event combines three disciplines with specified venues for each: swimming will be in the dam, cycling on the road, and running offroad on gravel roads. Registration is handled at Prime View on race morning.
Available race classes and basic race formats:
- Mini Tri: 200m swim, 5km cycle, 2.5km run. Minimum age 8 years.
- Super Sprint Tri: 400m swim, 12km cycle, 2.5km run. Minimum age 12 years.
- Sprint Tri and Relay: 750m swim, 22km cycle, 5km run. Minimum age 16 years.
- Sprint Duathlon: 5km run, 22km cycle, 2.5km run. Minimum age 16 years.
- Challenge Tri and Relay: 1.2km swim, 32km cycle, 10km run. Minimum age 17 years.
Some races have time cutoffs: Sprint Tri 2 hours 45 minutes, Sprint Duathlon 3 hours, Challenge Tri 3 hours 50 minutes. Team relay entries are available for specified classes with teams of two or three participants.
Race entry includes timing chip and race number, medical assistance, swim lifeguards and run marshals, full road closure for the bike leg, a finishers medal and on course and finish-line refreshments. Athletes must hold an annual Triathlon SA licence or purchase a temporary Triathlon SA day licence valid for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
