Triathlon Calendar South Africa 2026-2027
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Explore the best triathlons in South Africa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 22 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in South Africa below and join the running community at these great events!
July 2026
A cross duathlon at Prime View, Olifantsfontein with fun, sprint and standard distances plus team classes; entries include timing, medals, water points and prize giving while the venue provides food, restrooms and parking.
August 2026
Valley Cross Duathlon at Hazeldean Valley Trails near Pretoria offers supersprint, sprint and standard run, bike and run races with individual and team entries. Entries include a finisher medal, water points and a prize giving.
An adventure race in Swellendam, Western Cape from 21 to 23 August 2026 featuring varied and technical terrain. Distances include 35 km, 100 km with two nights accommodation and 150 km; teams of two to four are supported.
A multisport event at Prime View, Olifantsfontein on 30 August 2026 offering mini, sprint, challenge and relay triathlon classes plus a duathlon, with timed results and safety support under Triathlon SA rules.
September 2026
A run, bike, run event at Hazeldean Valley Trails in Pretoria offering solo and team classes, finishers medals, waterpoints and on site facilities including a brewery and restaurant.
KONA Kleinevalleij is a sprint distance race on 6 September 2026 in Kleinevalleij, Wellington, featuring a 26 km event with individual and team classes and listed Early Bird and General entry prices.
Teams of two navigate an unmarked course at ARC of Franschhoek combining mountain biking, trekking and kayaking. Two classes are offered, Explorer 10 km and Challenger 25 km.
A multi-format triathlon at Midmar Dam on 13 September 2026 featuring ultra, aquabike and sprint formats with individual and team entries, race support services and prize money for overall winners.
A family friendly swimrun on 24 September 2026 at Plaisir Wine Estate combining trail running and dam swims across three course options, with part of the entry fee supporting the Banhoek Conservancy.
October 2026
PrisonBreak Triathlon on 10 October 2026 at Brandvlei Correctional Centre, Worcester, offers Mini, Maxi, Aqua Bike and three-person Gang relay formats, CTTA/TSA sanctioned, with goody bags, shirts and medals for finishers.
A family oriented MTB and trail running event at Van Loveren Family Vinyeards on 10 October 2026. Multiple run and bike distances are offered, entries include a bottle of Van Loveren wine and proceeds support a local school.
A multisport event at Prime View, Olifantsfontein on 11 October 2026 offering Mini to Challenge triathlon distances, relay and duathlon options, race timing, medical cover and on-course safety.
Upington Summer Triathlon in Upington offers individual and team swim, bike and run classes beside the Orange River, with specific junior and kiddies distances and limited online entries.
November 2026
KONA Breëland on 1 November 2026 at Breëland in Slanghoek, Western Cape offers Sprint and Full triathlon-format races with swim, bike and run legs; early bird and general entry pricing applies.
TinMan Durban #3 at Suncoast Casino on 8 November 2026 offers a 10km run plus multiple triathlon and duathlon distances with sea swims, closed-road cycling and promenade running.
Experience the exclusive half distance triathlon of the Western Cape at IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay. Race through scenic mountains and azure waters in this premier African TriClub Championship event.
A multi discipline triathlon day at Prime View, Olifantsfontein on 29 November 2026 featuring races from a junior mini tri to a full challenge distance, with dam swimming, road cycling and offroad running.
December 2026
Multi distance triathlon at Cradlemoon Lakeside Game lodge near Krugersdorp on 13 December 2026. Offers Sprint, Standard, Aquabike and Ultra classes with individual and team entries and staged entry fees.
February 2027
XTERRA South Africa is the 21st annual off road triathlon at Elgin Grabouw Country Club in Grabouw, Western Cape. It offers full, sprint, super sprint, kids and new open water swim events and supports three person team entries.
March 2027
A triathlon in Durban on 7 March 2027 with sprint, standard and ultra distances plus relay team options. The cycle route will have a full road closure and temporary day licences may be required.