The organiser of the SEESA Jozi Triathlon, Glen Gore, says the event has grown in leaps and bounds since its debut at the Ebotse Golf and Country Estate two years ago.
The entries for the third edition, scheduled for September 27, are open and will be limited.
“Already into its third year now, the Jozi Triathlon has grown in leaps and bounds – not only in numbers – but in terms of prestige amongst the top races taking place in the country,” Gore said.
This year’s event will also double as the Central Gauteng Triathlon (CGT) Championships.
“This is a feather in the cap for this new event that is certainly growing in leaps and bounds,” added Gore.
Last year’s race attracted a packed and competitive field that included Olympian, Henri Schoeman. The event also saw new course records in both the men’s and women’s main races.
Schoeman, the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final winner, dominated the men’s race, winning in 01:50:32 to cut almost 10 minutes off Rudolf Naudè’s 2023 winning time.
Ashleigh Irvine-Smith clinched the women’s title in an exceptional course record of 02:14:42, shaving 20:28 off Debbie O’Leary’s time of 02:35:10 from the inaugural event.
“There are three race distances on offer that cover all the bases, from the not so fit and just looking to have fun athletes to the more serious athletes.”
The super sprint distance will kick things off. Here, youngsters, novices and the unfit compete over a 200m long swim, 10km cycle and 2km run.
“It’s ideal if you are starting out in the sport of triathlon and perhaps just want to test your fitness gains,” said Gore.
The sprint distance follows, with competitors taking on the challenge of swimming 750m, then cycling 20km and a 5km run inside the estate. The standard or Olympic distance, which includes a 1500m swim, 40km cycle and a 10km run, will complete the event.
“SEESA have been supporting this event for the past three years and their personal involvement in the event has ensured that entrants are treated like VIPs with no stone left unturned to ensure a memorable race day experience out in Benoni.
“With goodie bags and custom JOZI TRI race gear that is second to none, this event is a must-do on the national calendar.”
Click here to enter. For more info, contact Gore on events@triathlonplussa.co.za.
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