IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay
About the race
Race through IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay's scenic mountains and azure sea. Featuring a bay swim, hilly bike course, rolling run, and vibrant local culture, this event offers athletes the chance to experience the scenic beauty of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains, rolling green hills, pastures, and coastal wildlife including fynbos, aloes, dolphins, and whales.
The event is hosted in historical Mossel Bay, South Africa. General Registration and Relay Entries include access to the course, event gear, finisher medal, on-course nutrition, post-race food, and entry to the award ceremony.
Transition Details
Transition is located at De Bakke beach parking area. T1 requires athletes to run up the beach, ramp, and staircase (~75m) to retrieve blue bike bags. T2 requires racking bikes at designated slots, retrieving red run bags, and exiting onto George Road.
Relay Teams
Relay teams can consist of 2 or 3 athletes who share the swim, bike, and run legs. All team members must be at least 18 years old on race day and must attend onsite registration together.
What your entry includes
The course
The course consists of a 1.9km sea swim starting at Santos Beach and finishing at De Bakke Beach; a 90km single out-and-back bike loop from De Bakke Santos beach to Uitkyk on Herbertsdale road and back with 1,020m (3,346ft) elevation gain; and a 21.1km three-lap run through the harbour, old town, and Point coastal walkway with 365m (1,197ft) elevation gain on mixed road and pedestrian pathways.
Swim Course
The 1.9km ROKA swim course takes place in the ocean, starting at historic Santos Beach and finishing at De Bakke Beach. It features a rolling start for Age Group athletes in a bay setting with views across to the Outeniqua mountains.
Bike Course
The 90km ZOOT bike course is a single out-and-back loop from De Bakke Santos beach to Uitkyk on Herbertsdale road and back. It features a hilly profile with a total elevation gain of 1,020m / 3,346ft and includes three aid stations.
Run Course
The 21.1km run course consists of three laps through the harbour, old town of Mossel Bay, and along the Point coastal walkway. The surface is a mix of road and pedestrian pathways with a total elevation gain of 365m / 1,197ft and three aid stations per lap.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay is a coastal town on the Garden Route in the Western Cape, with beaches, a harbour, a lighthouse and a mild climate, about four to five hours by road east of Cape Town. The climate is temperate: summers (December to February) are warm and dry, autumn is mild, winters (June to August) are cool with some rain, and spring is fresh. Autumn and spring are the best seasons for racing. Wind can be strong on the coast. George airport is about 45 minutes away.
Know from the athletes
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How does pricing and registration for a relay team work?
The team captain creates the relay team during registration, selects a team name, adds team members, and pays the full registration fee at checkout. Team members then receive a registration claim email to complete their details.
Are two-person relay teams permitted?
Yes. Relay teams must consist of two or three athletes. Two-person teams may divide the swim, bike, and run legs in any combination.
Can I be a team member on two different relay teams?
No. Each athlete may only compete on one relay team per event.
Do all relay team members need to be the same age and gender?
No. Relay teams may include athletes of different ages and genders. All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
How do I request to switch a relay member?
Only the team captain may request team changes by contacting the event email with the current member's name and the new member's full name and email. Changes must be completed at least 10 days before race day.
What is the withdrawal policy for a relay team?
Relay team captains may be eligible for a partial refund depending on the timing of the withdrawal.
Do all relay team members need to attend athlete onsite registration?
Yes. All relay team members must attend athlete onsite registration together presenting valid photo IDs.
Does each relay team member receive a timing chip?
No. Each relay team receives one timing chip that acts as a relay baton passed between athletes during transitions.