IRONMAN AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP - Nelson Mandela Bay - Triathlon

The IRONMAN AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP is a Triathlon race in Nelson Mandela Bay, consisting of a Ironman.

Scintillating South African Scenery
Nelson Mandela Baya"named after the freedom fighter and world icon of peace a" hosts Africa's most renowned triathlon. An IRONMAN Championship race that pulses with South African spirit, experience the breathtaking courses and feverish support at this postcard-perfect beachside destination.

Swim
The one-loop 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim start returns to Hobie Beach. Athletes head out to the first ROKA turn buoy and turn left swimming parallel to the shoreline. The course then goes past Humewood Beach all the way to Kings Beach before turning and heading back towards Hobie Beach.

Bike
The IRONMAN African Championship bike course is arguably the most spectacular on the IRONMAN world circuit. The two-loop 180.2km (112 mile) bike course takes athletes right out of Transition along Marine Drive towards Settlers Highway. From here athletes will continue through the suburbs along Walmer Boulevard (M9) / Heugh Road / Buffelsfontein, through Mount Pleasant and over the hill to Seaview. From Seaview athletes will continue along to the Village of Beachview and over the iconic Maitlands, before turning approximately 1.3km from De Stades Road. From this turnaround point, athletes will return along the same route to the intersection of Seaview & Heron Road. Here you will turn right onto Heron, left onto Sardinia Bay road, right onto Victoria Drive where you will descend into the quaint seaside suburb of Schoenmakerskop. Turning left onto Marine drive to enjoy sweeping views of the ocean, the rugged coastline and adjacent countryside all the way back to Hobie Beach where you will start your second lap.

Run
The 42.2 km (26.2 mile) run course takes athletes right out of Hobie Beach to Perrot Avenue for the first turnaround, heading back through the Summerstrand and Humewood beach fronts along Marine Drive, to Flat Rocks to turn for the second time. Once you have completed 42.2km's, you will enter the finish line chute at Hobie Beach and head down the magic red carpet of the Finish Line!