Gariep Dam, FS/South Africa

The event was created by Retha Rousseau in 2025. The event represents the first Ultra Triathlon on the African continent. (last update 03/2025)

Race Facts
FactsSwimBikeRun
length lane/lap pool 25m 6,7009km 1,5419km
lanes/loops 2x 304 54 55
full distance 2x 7,6km 361,9km 84,8km
lanes/loops 3x 456 81 83
full distance 3x 11,4km 542,8km 127,98km
lanes/loops 10x 1520 269 274
full distance 10x 38km 1802,5km 422,48km
official measured yes yes yes
elevation 2x - 2538m 440m
elevation 3x - 3807m 664m
elevation 10x - 12643m 2192m
ground - asphalt, bricks bricks
closed for traffic - no no
lights needed - yes yes
time limit 2x 3,5h 22h (Swim + T1 + Bike) 37,5h overall
time limit 3x 6h 48h (Swim + T1 + Bike) 63h overall
time limit 10x 26h 186h (Swim + T1 + Bike) 336h overall