XTERRA South Africa

The XTERRA South Africa Venue is the Elgin Grabouw Sports Club approximately 1 hour from Cape Town International Airport.

Travelling from Cape Town (as well as Cape Town International Airport) you will take the N2 towards George traveling away from Cape Town, through Somerset West and over Sir Lowrys Pass. Once on the other side of the pass you will turn Left opposite the Peregrine Farm Stall taking the second road you your right (Worcester Road) and then follow the signs to the XTERRA Race Village.

There are various car rental companies available at Cape Town International Airport as well as UBER drivers. Al

The XTERRA Full bike course is about 80% single track and 20% Jeep track. The trails are rated BLUE on the IMBA scale - which is "medium" difficulty. The terrain is mostly rocky and sandy. "The Rock Garden" is the most challenging part. Best would be to ride the course the week before. There will be a longer, easier chicken run to avoid the Rock garden. For more info, look at the map and course profile on the site.

The run course is approc 85% single track and 15% jeep track. The trails are well defined and not very technnical, except for the Swamble section where athletes will wade down a stream with a rocky bottom. Lifeguards will be present. For maps and course profile, visit our website.

XTERRA South Africa is a TSA (Triathlon South Africa) Sanctioned event so all TSA RULES will apply.

• Age Groupers are allowed a Wetsuit if the water temperature on morning of the event is 24.6 Degrees Celsius and below

• Elite Athletes and Juniors are allowed a Wetsuit if the water temperature on morning of the event is 22 Degrees Celsius and below

Xterra Wetsuits 

Shop 22a, Seaside Village Shopping Centre
Cnr Otto Du Plessis Drive &, Cormorant Ave
Big Bay, Cape Town, 1446
Tel: 079 482 4658
Email: [email protected]

Apex Multisport 

Shop 25, 1st Floor, Seaside Village
Cnr Otto Du Plessis Drive and Cormorant Ave
Big Bay, Cape Town, 1446

Tel: 079 482 4658

FLUIDLINES

https://fluidlines.co.za/pages/contact-us 

Somerset West
Address: 15 Langenegger St, Gants Plaza, Strand, 7140
Tel: 021 853 0000

There will be no bike rentals available at the event, however, should you require a bike rental please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] and we will put you in touch with Bike Rental Companies.

• Bike Market

• https://bikemarket.co.za/home/bicycle-rentals/

• [email protected]

• Contact: +27 61 528 8020 / +27 61 525 1032

All you racing gear will need to be placed with your bike in Transition.

Should you have an extra bag with a change of clothes for once you have finished, you are more than welcome to hand this in at Registration where you will be given a tag for collection once you are done.

The Full Distance Triathlon has a prize purse of over R30 000 for all the categories combined.

Should the Event be cancelled or postponed as a result of any events beyond the event organizer’s control (i.e. due to force majeure, Communicable Diseases or legislation introduced by the South African government, etc.), then the following refund policy will apply to entrants:

• Participants will be refunded 50% of their paid for entry, should the event be cancelled or postponed within 48 hours of the event taking place, participants will be able to roll their event entry to new event date or the following year

• There will be no refunds within 7 days of the event

• Transfers are allowed and there will be a nominal transfer fee. Transfers can only be done by contacting Race Office via Email

Full Distance Age 

• 18 years - 18 or older by December 31, 2025 (individual) 

• 16 years  - 16 or older by December 31, 2025 (team)

Sprint Distance Sprint

• 16 years - 16 or older by December 31, 2025 (individual) 

• 14 years  - 14 or older by December 31, 2025 (team)

The youth and kids races on Sunday are for the following ages:

• SA Juniors 12 - 15yrs

• SA Juniors 16 - 19yrs

• Kiddies 9 - 11yrs

• Kiddies 6 -8yrs

The rest of the events are for athletes 16 years and up. (team)

Yes, for the Kiddies races.

Yes, we are partnering with VIP Bicycle Transport and Logistics

Find Out More: https://www.bicyclelogistics.co.za/product/xterra-triathlon-22-february-2025/

It's bicycle transportation that is professional, secure, fast and enjoyable!

Yes, EPT will offer massages. You can book prior to the event to secure your spot [email protected]

By winning your age group in the full-distance triathlon you can earn a slot to enter the XTERRA World Championships in Molveno, Italy. See here for more information of age-groups, qualification and rules.

The XTERRA South Africa weekend wouldn't be possible without our amazing volunteers, and we would love to have you on our team.

If you would like to get involved please send an email to [email protected] and we will be in touch with you.