16 Events. 5 Locations. One Engaged South African Audience.
B-Active Event's 2026 calendar runs from January through December — spanning open-water swimming, multisport triathlon, ultra-distance racing, ultra trail running, road running, and a consumer lifestyle expo. Every event is a brand activation platform.
The Full 2026 Calendar
| Date | Event | City | Venue | Distances / Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 (Sat) | Quest Swim | Johannesburg | Prime View | 800m · 1.6km · 2.4km Swim |
| 1 Feb 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Joburg #1 | Johannesburg | Prime View | Mini Tri · Super Sprint · Duathlon · Sprint · Challenge |
| 22 Feb 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Durban #1 | Durban | Suncoast Casino Sundeck | 10km Run · Mini · Sprint · Challenge Tri |
| 15 Mar 2026 (Sun) | Durban Ultra Triathlon | Durban | Durban Beachfront | Ultra Tri · Standard Tri · Sprint Tri |
| 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Joburg #2 | Johannesburg | Prime View | Mini · Super Sprint · Duathlon · Sprint · Challenge |
| 26 Apr 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Durban #2 | Durban | Suncoast Casino Sundeck | 10km Run · Mini · Sprint · Challenge Tri |
| 9 May 2026 (Sat) | Sun City Ultra Triathlon | Sun City, NW | Sun City Resort | Ultra Tri · Sprint Tri |
| 15 Aug 2026 (Sat) | Pineapple Express | Wild Coast, KZN | Wild Coast Sun | Ultra Trail Run |
| 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Joburg #3 | Johannesburg | Prime View | Mini · Super Sprint · Duathlon · Sprint · Challenge |
| 13 Sep 2026 (Sun) | Midlands Ultra Triathlon | Midlands, KZN | Midmar Dam, Midlands | Ultra Tri · Sprint · Swim · Aquabike |
| 26 Sep 2026 (Sat) | Durban Sunrise Run | Durban | Suncoast Casino Sundeck | 5km Fun Run · 10km · 21km |
| 11 Oct 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Joburg #4 | Johannesburg | Prime View | Mini · Super Sprint · Duathlon · Sprint · Challenge |
| 26 Oct 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Joburg #5 | Johannesburg | Prime View | Mini · Super Sprint · Duathlon · Sprint · Challenge |
| 8 Nov 2026 (Sun) | TinMan Durban #3 | Durban | Suncoast Casino Sundeck | 10km Run · Mini · Sprint · Challenge Tri |
| 14-15 Nov 2026 | Great Outdoors Expo | Durban | Durban Exhibition Centre | |
| 13 Dec 2026 (Sun) | Joburg Ultra Triathlon | Johannesburg | Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge | Sprint · Standard · Ultra Tri |
Breaking Boundaries, Building Dreams.
9 events. 3 cities. One community. The TinMan Series is South Africa's multisport race series run across Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town throughout 2026.
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The Ultra Tri-Series is B-Active's national long-distance triathlon series. The 2026 calendar has three confirmed events — Durban (15 March), Sun City (9 May), and Johannesburg (13 December)
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The Quest Swim is B-Active's dedicated open-water swimming event at Prime View in Johannesburg. Three distances serve competitive swimmers, open-water enthusiasts, and multisport triathletes.
The Durban Sunrise Run takes place on 26 September 2026 at Suncoast Casino Sundeck, Durban — offering three road running distances along the Durban beachfront.
The Pineapple Express Ultra Trail Run is a destination event on South Africa's Wild Coast — drawing committed trail and ultra runners from across the country to Wild Coast Sun, KZN.
The Great Outdoors Expo brings outdoor brands and active consumers together in KwaZulu-Natal for a multi-day lifestyle event. Visitors come to discover, experience, and buy.
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Also Managed by
B-Active
B-Active's experience in South African sport extends beyond its owned portfolio. Events contributed to and managed over 25 years include:
- Comrades Marathon
- Ironman South Africa
- Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Race
- 94.7 Cycle Challenge
- Amashova Durban Classic
- East Coast Radio / Discovery Big Walk
- 5fm Energade Tri-Series
B-Active has also delivered white-label branded events for South African companies, including the Balwin Wild Run & Wild Ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
B-Active's confirmed 2026 events: Quest Swim (31 Jan, Prime View JHB), TinMan Joburg ×5 (Feb–Oct, Prime View), TinMan Durban ×3 (Feb–Nov, Suncoast Sundeck), Durban Ultra (15 Mar, Durban Beachfront), Sun City Ultra (9 May — new, Sun City Resort), Pineapple Express (15 Aug, Wild Coast Sun), Durban Sunrise Run (26 Sep — new, Suncoast Sundeck), TinMan Joburg ×2 more (Oct), TinMan Durban #3 (8 Nov), Joburg Ultra (13 Dec, Cradle Moon Lodge).
The TinMan Series is a South African multisport race series owned and managed by B-Active Events. In 2026, confirmed events run in Johannesburg (5 events at Prime View) and Durban (3 events at Suncoast Casino Sundeck). Events offer Mini Tri, Super Sprint, Duathlon, Sprint, and Challenge Tri distances, plus a 10km Run option in Durban.
The Ultra Tri-Series is B-Active's national long-distance triathlon series. The 2026 calendar lists confirmed events in Durban (15 March, Durban Beachfront), Sun City (9 May — new, Sun City Resort), and Johannesburg (13 December, Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge).
All race entries are at entry.bactive.com.
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