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 02/2025)

Race Facts
FactsSwimBikeRun
length lane/lap pool 25m 6,3km 1,1km
lanes/loops 2x 304 58 39
full distance 2x 7,6km 365,4km 42,9km
lanes/loops 3x 456 86 116
full distance 3x 11,4km 541,8km 127,6km
lanes/loops 10x 1520 286 384
full distance 10x 38km 1801,8km 422,4km
official measured yes yes* yes*
elevation 2x - 1914m negligible
elevation 3x - 2838m negligible
elevation 10x - 9438m negligible
ground - asphalt asphalt
closed for traffic - no yes
lights needed - yes no
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

 * The bike and run tracks will be measured in the week before the races start.