The Ultra Triathlon is a proudly South African created and owned National Triathlon Series of 3 events consisting or a swim, cycle and run, boxed into one thrilling race!

Now in its 19th year, this exciting Series will Challenge you and test your endurance on some of the most beautiful race courses in Africa. Our events are available in Joburg, Durban, Sun City and Midlands, giving you unique race locations and amazing race experiences.

The popular national Ultra Triathlon series will see new distances being set in 2026 as the Series makes waves across South Africa as the biggest and most inclusive triathlon series available.

The 2026 Ultra Triathlon Series is set to be the most electrifying season yet, with three epic events across South Africa – in Durban, Sun City, Midlands and Joburg. Next year, the stakes have never been higher, as both the Durban Ultra and Sun City Ultra will serve as official qualifying events for the prestigious T100 World Championships, taking place in London in July 2026.

ULTRA & T100 MEDIA RELEASE

The changes to the race distances are in-line with global trends and the recent announcement of the PTO (Professional Triathlon Organisation) World Long Distance Championship Series. The changes to the Ultra Series distances will give the series unique race distances, as well offering exclusive events for our athletes.

The new 2026 Series race distances will be as follows:

• Sprint Triathlon Individual & Relay Teams: 750m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
• Standard Triathlon Individual & Relay Teams: 1.5km Swim / 40km Cycle / 10km Run
• Aquabike: 2km Swim / 80km Cycle / No Run
• Ultra Triathlon Individual & Relay Teams: 2km Swim / 80km Cycle / 18km Run

These changes are to give the Ultra Triathlon a uniqueness in the ever-changing global triathlon market and to give the athletes exactly what they are looking for from these races.

In addition to these new race distances the 4 events in the series will each have a unique race distance offering.  In 2026, there will also be an addition of the Standard distances triathlon (individuals & relay teams), which is the same distance raced at the Olympic games. This popular distance race is geared for athletes who want something longer then the sprint race.

So come CHALLENGE YOURSELF and let’s have some fun