XTERRA South Africa
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XTERRA South Africa
XTERRA South Africa is scheduled for February 27, 2027 at the Elgin Grabouw Sports Club in Elgin Valley, Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa. The event is the 21st annual edition and is part of the XTERRA World Tour and the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. The weekend program includes multiple off-road triathlon formats, dedicated open water swim races, trail running options, and youth and kids events. The event lists nine races and allocates World Championship qualification slots for adults and youth.
Race formats and measured distances include:
- Full Distance Triathlon: SWIM 1.5 km BIKE 27 km RUN 10 km
- Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 750 m BIKE 11 km RUN 6 km
- Super Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 250 m BIKE 7 km RUN 2 km
- Kids Race: SWIM 100 m BIKE 4 km RUN 1.5 km
- Open Water Swims: 3 km, 1.5 km, and 750 m events
Trail and bike courses are primarily single track with some jeep track sections; the full bike course is described as mostly single track with rocky and sandy terrain and a notably technical section called The Rock Garden. The event is TSA sanctioned, with wetsuit rules tied to morning water temperatures and defined age-category entry limits for each race format. Support services mentioned include athlete check-in, a pop-up store, a conservation hub, physio services, and bicycle transport partners. The organiser is XTERRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
