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IRONMAN

New Zealand

WHEN 4 March

WHERE Taupo , Waikato , NZ

WHY The world ’ s second longestrunning IRONMAN with a proud and rich history deeply rooted in this North Island town . Set around the crystal-clear waters of a volcanic crater lake , this area is known as the country ’ s ultimate nature ’ s playground . GOOD TO KNOW A 70.3 takes place on the same day .

Redhub Road

& Cross Triathlon

WHEN 5 March

WHERE Cradle Moon , GP

WHY This Gauteng series has something for everyone , with standard or sprint distances , road or mtb legs , for beginners or racing snakes .

XTERRA

Rotorua Festival

WHEN 11 March

WHERE Rotorua , New Zealand

WHY It ’ s the biggest XTERRA event in the world , with eight events set in and around Rotorua ’ s spectacular Blue Lake and Whakarewarewa Forest . The full distance tri has a reputation for having one of the best courses in the world , with the bike leg following singletrack and logging roads in the heart of Kiwi mountain bike terrain .

IRONMAN 70.3

Lanzerote

WHEN 18 March

WHERE Playa Blanca , Lanzerote , Canary Islands

WHY It ’ s a good introduction to the harsh but spectacular beauty of this athlete ’ s playground – on a volcanic island in the Atlantic known for its unforgiving winds and lunar landscape . The full-distance race , scheduled for 20 May , has been voted the toughest IRONMAN course in the world .

ATU Premier Cup / SA Standard / Junior / Para Triathlon Championship

WHEN 19 March

WHERE Nelson Mandela Bay , EC

WHY Your chance for championship glory !

Tinman

Cape # 1

WHEN 26 March

WHERE Benguela Cove , Kleinmond , WC

WHY See our Ed ’ s Choice . This is tri at its fun , accessible best . The first in the new Cape Series , it ’ s set on a wine and lifestyle estate on the shores of the lovely Bot River Lagoon in Kleinmond .

Woolworths

XTRI

WHEN 26 March

WHERE Karkloof Country Club , KZN

WHY There ’ s something for every level of ability at this off-road tri festival in the Karkloof Valley . Choose your distance ( full or lite ) and your category ( team or solo ) and enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends .

ED ’ S Tinman KZN # 1 CHOICE

WHEN 12 March 2023

WHERE Durban Beachfront

WHY Super short , fast , fun and not too serious . This is how you get your kids into tri and / or yourself back into shape . Choose between three accessible distances ( the Mini is aimed at kids from 8 years old ) and get all the healthy fun of triathlon – but still be home by late morning to smash the Sunday braai . GOOD TO KNOW The popular KZN series has gone national – look out for Cape Town and Joburg Series events listed on these pages .

IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzerote

PHOTOGRAPHS : PEDRO PEREZ / IRONMAN , BOOGS PHOTOGRAPHY