IRONMAN South Africa, Mossel Bay
About the race
Race at the IRONMAN South Africa Mossel Bay African Championship and experience breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and iconic coastal beauty. Mossel Bay offers scenic views of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains, azure blue sea, rolling green hills and pastures, rich agriculture, and local wildlife. It is the first new IRONMAN full-distance location in South Africa in 21 years, taking place on April 18th, 2027.
Athlete Eligibility & Rules:
- All athletes must be a minimum of 18 years of age as of race day.
- Age group competition division corresponds to the athlete's age as of December 31st of the event year.
- Athletes must check in during designated check-in hours with a photo ID and triathlon membership card (if applicable).
- Athletes must participate in at least one official race briefing prior to race day.
Flex90 Early Entry Offer: Athletes registering on or before 10 November 2026 qualify for Flex90 benefits, including free deferral, fee-free transfer, and partial refund options.
Age Groups
On-Course Hydration & Nutrition
Maurten Gels and Solids are available at aid stations along the course, providing hydrogel carbohydrate nutrition for sustained performance.
Flex90 Early Entry Offer
Register on or before 10 November 2026 to qualify for Flex90 benefits, including free deferral, fee-free transfer, and partial refund options if your plans change within the first 90 days.
What your entry includes
The course
Swim in the ocean, bike on a hilly terrain, and run on a rolling course. Set against the backdrop of the Outeniqua Mountains and coastal scenery.
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
Good to know
Why Mossel Bay?
It becomes the first new IRONMAN location in South Africa in 21 years and offers a world-class setting for a full-distance race.
What are the age requirements?
All athletes must be a minimum of 18 years of age as of race day for the event year to compete in this event.
Can a family member/friend check-in for me and pick-up my race packet?
No, only registered athletes are allowed into athlete check-in. Please bring your photo ID and triathlon membership card (if applicable) during the designated check-in hours. All athletes must check-in during designated hours, no exceptions.
What age group will I race in on race day?
All qualifying events will implement the International Triathlon rule: All age group athletes must compete in their age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31st of the year of the event.
Do we have the possibility to register as a relay?
No, IRONMAN full distance races don't have relay entries.
Is there a waiting list for the event once entries sell out?
No, we do not have a waiting list.