Mandela Day Triathlon & Duathlon

Mandela Day Triathlon & Duathlon

SA’s most iconic triathlon, the MANDELA TRI will be once again hosted by B-Active Sports in the beautiful surrounds of the KZN Midlands on the last weekend of August.

The Mandela Tri is a well-established triathlon event within the local ZA triathlon community which offers a hefty prize purse of R70 000. The event offers competitors from first-timers to Professionals a great opportunity to race and enjoy the beautiful Midlands scenery, while celebrating Nelson Mandela’s legacy and commitment to his country.

Route Maps

2019 Athlete FINAL INSTRUCTIONS V1

Race Info

DATE Postponed to 2022
Start Venue: Midmar Dam
Registration Venue: Midmar Dam Conference Centre – 8:15am to 12pm on Saturday
Prize Money R70 000
ENTRIES LINK:

 

ENTRIES OPEN:

  http://www.cycleevents.co.za/triathlon-and-duathlon-events/mandela-day-triathlon-and-duathlon-2019/#more-21804

18th June / Close online: 20th August.
EVENTS:
Duathlon: 2.5km Run / 5km Cycle / 1km Run
Briefing @ 9:10am at the Finish line / Start: 9:15am – (Min age: 8yrs old)
Mini Walk Triathlon: 200m Swim / 5km Cycle / 2.5km Run
Briefing @ 9:50am at the Swim Start / Start: 10am – (Min age: 8yrs old)
Short Walk Triathlon: 600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
Briefing @ 10:35am at the Swim Start area / Start: 10:45am – (Min age 15yrs)
Long Walk Triathlon: 1.5km Swim / 40km Cycle / 10km Run
Briefing @ 12pm at the Swim Start / Start: 12:15pm – (Min age: 18yrs)
Prize giving for all races: 3:45pm At the Nelson Mandela Capture Site
FACEBOOK PAGE:  https://www.facebook.com/Mandelatri/
Sponsor: ABSA / B-ACTIVE EVENTS

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