Ironman African Championship

Triathlon covering 226 km in Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Location

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South AfricaShow on map(33.9611° S, 25.6149° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +2,486 m

Ironman African Championship is an endurance sporting event in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA focused on Triathlon. It is part of Ironman Series. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The competition program features Ironman (226 km, +2,486 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ironman.com).

Official website

Ironman African Championship in Port Elizabeth (Work: "Triathlon Côte de Granit Rose 2026 (44068)", Photo: Syced, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Triathlon Côte de Granit Rose 2026 (44068)" · Photo: **Syced** · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & Coast Nature & Off-Road Lakes & Ponds

Races & distances (1)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Ironman	Triathlon	226 km	+2,486 m	8 m - 1,052 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Ironman226 km

Distance

226 km

Elevation gain

+2,486 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,486 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 1,052 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.2 % / 4 %

Course format

Loop course

226 km+2,486 m D+Peak 1,052 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 1,052 m above sea level (+2,486 m D+, -2,486 m D-)

Peak: 1,052 m·at 100.5 km·Ø 2.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ironman African Championship take place?

Ironman African Championship takes place in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA (start area at coordinates 33.9611° S, 25.6149° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Ironman African Championship?

The competition program features Ironman (226 km, +2,486 m D+). The competitions belong to Triathlon.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ironman African Championship?

The main competition (Ironman over 226 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,486 m of elevation gain and -2,486 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 1,052 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ironman African Championship?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ironman.com).