The Bela Bela events are based on the Iron Man principles and format, and are non-drafting races. The events take place at the Forever Resorts Warmbaths — a family friendly resort with several pools and waterslides. Athletes swim 1.5K (0.93 miles) in the resort ski dam, bike 40K (24.9 miles) on a hilly road and run a flat 10K (6.2 miles) on a resort course. The bushveld resort setting makes the race a great triathlon weekend getaway and it’s an ideal African getaway for international athletes. Warmbaths has a spa and indoor-outdoor therapeutic natural springs for the ultimate post-race relaxation, according to its website. The race features an 85,000 rand ($7578 US) prize purse.
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Move over Hawaii. The island of Mauritius is the new most exotic place to compete in a triathlon. The D-Day Triathlon includes a 3.8K swim in a lagoon, a bicycle track that’s just hilly enough to test your stomach, and a run through woodland and meadows.
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Many use this event to train for an Iron Man. The running portion is mostly flat with only a small slope in one area. There are two laps for the swimming and cycling portions and three for the running section. But the best part is the setting: the serene Buffelspoort Dam. You’ll run right through mini waterfalls and see fishermen toting enormous catches.
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This race takes place in the city of Germiston, around the gorgeous Germiston Lake and it’s the biggest non-draft Olympic distance triathlon in Africa. The race attracts nearly 1000 racers and starts with a main race at 8 a.m., followed by several mini races.
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Participants of all levels are welcome to enter this race, and they get to swim in the famous Lake Victoria which is lined with lush greenery and charming boating villages. The race also takes participants on bikeride through the town of Entebbe and helps raise money for a different charity each year.
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The Watamu Triathlon takes place at the Turtle Bay Beach Club and involves both Olympic and sprint distance events, plus a kids’ aquathon. The beach club itself is elegant and upscale and not a bad place to rest your feet after the races.
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The Indian Ocean Triathlon is like a vacation and athletic event in one. It takes place on the island of Mauritius, and most racers stay at one of the local all-inclusive resorts for serious relaxation during down time. Most of the events take place along the pearly white shores of the Indian Ocean. The race involves a 1.8K swim portion, a 55K bicycling portion and a 12K running portion.
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Athletes from all over the world travel to attend this event, but only 1000 can register. In just five years of existence, the event has gained a reputation as one of the best triathlons in South Africa, perhaps in part because of the perfectly manicured and scenic Midlands golf course and estates it takes place on and around.
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The Jailbreak triathlon takes place at the Brandvlei Dam in the Western Cape. The races include a 3.3K swim, 133K bike ride and a 33K run. Natural rewards include views of the clear blue waters, rugged peaks and sandy shores of the dam.
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The Eleven Triathlon takes place in Sun City, with the swimming portion in the state-of-the-art, modern WaterWorld Complex, and the bike and run portion on the beautiful Gary Player Championship Golf Course. Registration and events take place in the Sun City Hotel around the Cabanas Lawn and Baobab Room. Race divisions include elite junior, pro, age-groups, paratriathletes and relay teams.
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