Triathlon Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
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Explore the best triathlons in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 25 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in South Africa below and join the running community at these great events!
August 2026
A running and mountain-bike event at Loskop Valley Lodge in Groblersdal on 15 August 2026, offering several race distances and published entry fees.
A multi-day adventure race in Swellendam from 21 to 23 August 2026 offering 35 km, 100 km and 150 km routes with solo and team entry options.
A multi-distance triathlon and duathlon event at Prime View, Olifantsfontein, with individual and relay classes, dam swims, road cycling and offroad runs.
September 2026
Multi-distance mountain bike and trail running event at Ruby River Resort in Groblersdal with medals, water points and live timing.
Multiclass cross duathlon at Hazeldean Valley Trails in Pretoria offering individual and team distances, finishers medals, waterpoints and on site facilities.
Sprint distance event on 6 September 2026 at Kleinevalleij in Wellington featuring a 26 km course with individual and 2 or 3 person team entry options.
Team adventure race at ARC of Franschhoek combining mountain biking, trekking and kayaking over two course lengths with printed maps and supplied kayaks.
Triathlon at Midmar Dam on 13 Sep 2026 offering Ultra, Aquabike and Sprint distances with individual and relay classes.
Swimrun at Plaisir Wine Estate with three courses for ages 6 and up, supporting the Banhoek Conservancy; parking, food and wine tasting on site.
October 2026
A multisport event at Brandvlei Correctional Centre offering sprint, standard, aquabike and three person team races with prizes, goodie bags and finisher medals.
Trail runs and mountain bike routes at Van Loveren Family Vinyeards on 10 October 2026 with medals and a bottle of wine included; proceeds support a local school.
A multi-distance triathlon at Prime View, Olifantsfontein on 11 October 2026 offering Mini to Challenge races and team relays.
An annual off-road triathlon at Oranjerus Resort featuring river swims, technical mountain-bike stages and trail runs through Kalahari veld in multiple distances.
A multi-class triathlon at Waterfront Guest House in Upington with individual, junior, kiddies and team relay races along the Orange River and nearby vineyards.
November 2026
Two triathlon format races in Slanghoek Valley on 1 November 2026 featuring swim, bike and run distances and individual and team entry options.
Coastal triathlon and 10 km run at Suncoast Casino, Durban offering multiple race distances with sea swims, closed-road cycling and promenade running.
A half-distance triathlon in Mossel Bay with a bay swim, hilly bike, rolling run and warm November conditions, also hosting the African TriClub Championship.
TinMan Joburg #5 is a multisport event on 29 November 2026 at Prime View, Olifantsfontein, offering triathlon and duathlon distances for juniors and adults.
December 2026
Multi-distance triathlon at Cradlemoon Lakeside on 13 December 2026 with Sprint, Standard, Aquabike and Ultra options plus individual and relay entries.
January 2027
A scheduled IRONMAN 70.3 in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa featuring a river swim, rolling countryside bike and a city run finishing at a local landmark.