Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.
Only Fully Registered TSA members will be in line for selection/prizes and or podium.
February 28, 2026 | Elgin Grabouw Sports Club
XTERRA South Africa
Full Distance Triathlon
Swim
1.5K
Bike
30K
Run
10K
The Full Distance Triathlon race at the Elgin Grabouw Sports Club will see athletes from across the world competing for a slots in the XTERRA World Champs.
Course Maps
Swim: 1500M
Click through to see the swim course map, description and download the GPX file.
Bike: 30K 580m+
Click through to see the bike course map, description and download the GPX file.
Run: 10K 190M+
Click through to see the run course map, description and download the GPX file.
Schedule
1
Sat 2026.02.28
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TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
08:00
START - Full Distance Triathlon
Prizes
🏅 Medal
All Finishers
ZAR 14,000
Prize Purse
26
WC Slots
World Champ Slots Men & Women
| Age Group | Slots | Age Group | Slots | Age Group | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | 1 | 45-49 | 1 | 70-74 | 1 |
| 25-29 | 1 | 50-54 | 1 | 75-79 | 1 |
| 30-34 | 1 | 55-59 | 1 | 80+ | 1 |
| 35-39 | 1 | 60-64 | 1 | ||
| 40-44 | 1 | 65-69 | 1 |
Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.
Fees
Registration available onsite.
Race Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual | R 1500 |
| Team | R 1700 |
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 buy contacting Race Office via Email
Rules & Info
XTERRA South Africa is a Triathlon South Africa (TSA) sanctioned event - World Triathlon Rules and Regulations will apply.
General Rules:
No music devices/earphones
No course cutting. Immediate DQ. Life time ban on 2nd offence.
No littering. 5 minute penalty for littering on course. Use Litter Zone at aid stations.
No outside assistance. Athletes may help each other.
Unsportsmanlike behavior, foul riding and running or the use of profane or abusive language may lead to disqualification
Athletes who do not finish the event, at the time of pulling out, must please report it to any Technical Official.
Swim:
Swimsuit & provided swim cap must be worn.
Goggles are optional.
Wetsuit is optional, depending on water temperature, see Rules.
Bike:
Mountain bike with race number displayed on handlebars is required.
Helmet and shoes are compulsory.
Clothing covering bottom and torso is compulsory.
Bike needs to be in good working order.
Bikes may only be removed when all athletes are off the course.
Run:
Race number must be worn on the front. (Best is an elastic with 3 pins or special triathlon number belt)
Clothing covering bottom and torso is compulsory.
Transition:
Helmet on and buckled before taking your bike.
Remove helmet only once back has been racked after cycling leg.
Riding your bike within the Transition Area is prohibited. You may only begin cycling once you have passed the mount line outside the Transition Area
Familiarise yourself with the mount and dismount lines.
Only participants allowed in transition.
Bikes must be returned to the same location on the bike rack during the transition to the run
Bikes must be securely racked and may not be left on the ground before heading onto the run
Personal seconding or assistance in the Transition Area is prohibited