Location
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Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa
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Race
website
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Time
of year held
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April
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Approx
Athlete Numbers
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1600
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Does
it typically sell out?
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Yes
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One
word description for the event
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Windy
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Good
for first iron distance race?
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Yes
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Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:
- Fly into Cape Town or Johannesburg, then to Port Elizabeth.
SWIM
One
word description for the swim
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Single lap
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Typically
wetsuit-legal?
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Wetsuit
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Swim
course description
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Ocean, wave starts
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Swim tips
- Sighting! Buoys are 500m apart – get it right and swim less extra distance.
BIKE
One
word description for the bike
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wind
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GPS
map link for the bike course
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Video
link for the bike course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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2 laps
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Bike Course description
- Stunning, stunning scenery, undulating bumpy roads, windy, but so worth it!
Bike Course tips
- Check out the hilly part, but also be prepared for the long coastal stretch.
- Don’t pump up your tyres too hard – it’s a bumpy road.
RUN
One
word description for the run
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Atmosphere
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GPS
map link for the run course
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Video
link for the run course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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3 laps
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Run course description
- Flat, with amazing atmosphere.
- A 5km stretch with less spectators but the rest is main road Port Elizabeth all the way, packed with crowds.
Run course tips
- Don’t forget to stop at the sunscreen tent.
- Put a jacket in your special needs bag if you will finish after sunset – it gets cold!
SUPPORTERS
Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the
event?
- Stay in a hotel on Main Road and you will have prime viewing.
- Radisson Blu is right on the race course for the bike and run, 2km from the start/finish.
- The Boardwalk race hotel can get very overwhelming if it’s your first race.
Great places to eat:
- Lots of choice at the Boardwalk Hotel.
Best bike or tri shop in town:
Best pick for accommodation:
Best things for the kids to do:
- Beach
- Safari Game Drive at Addo Elephant National Park (45min outside Port Elizabeth)
Cool things to do after the race:
- Safari Game Drive at Addo Elephant National Park – all you need is a car.
Any warnings that people should know about before
entering:
- Book accommodation early – everyone wants to be on Main Road.
OVERALL
General tips:
- Sunscreen – African sun is harsh.
Best thing about this race:
- Run course atmosphere
- Great for spectators
Anything negative about this race:
- The wind! Every year it blows.
RACE REPORTS AND OTHER VIDEO LINKS SUPPLIED
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Thank you to the following people who have contributed content on this page: Liz "Elastic Girl" Marshall, Liz Verheyden
