Race Information

Race date: 2 may 2021

entries close: 14 april 2021

Please Note: Due to COVID-19 Regulations NO DAY VISITORS OR SPECTATORS will be allowed until regulations change. This means that only athletes will have access to Sun City Resort on Race Day. Only supporters who book and stay inside the Sun City Resort will have access to the Resort Facilities and Race Day.

THURSDAY Registration

TBC

Saturday Registration

WHEN: 01 May 2021

VENUE: Sun City Resort

TIME: 11am – 4pm

Sunday Race DAY

REGISTRATION TBC

	Sun International Accommodation	Accommodation Booking Link: https://www.suninternational.com/sun-city/specials/ultra-triathlon-accommodation/
	GPS CO-ORDINATES	S 25° 20′ 54.9666″ E 27° 5′ 58.8012″
	REGISTRATION TIMES	Saturday: 11am – 4pm Sunday: 05:00am – 09:00am All Sprint athletes must be registered before 9am.
	REGISTRATION VENUE	No Registration in Johannesburg Saturday: 11am – 4pm (Sun City Resort) – TBC Sunday: 5am – 9am (Sun City Resort) – TBC
	START TIMES	SPRINT:
		-Sprint Race will start at 1pm (TBC) -Athletes will start in batches of 50 with 5 minute intervals between batches This is due to COVID-19 Regulations.
	CUT-OFF TIMES	There are NO Cut-Off Times for the Sprint event.
	DISTANCES	Sprint 600m swim / 20 km Cycle / 5km Run
	How a TEAM entry (relay) works:	You may participate as a TEAM for the Sprint distances (minimum age for Sprint is 16yrs).
		A team consists of 2 or 3 members. Each team member competes in one discipline i.e. 1st team member = Swim, 2nd team member = Cycle, 3rd team member = Run. The Team event works like a relay. The team gets given a timing chip which will act like a batten and will get passed onto each team member in the transition area. Along with the timing chip, the Team also get 2 x race numbers which are worn by the cyclist and by the runner. The swimmer will get an official swim cap.
	RACE BRIEFING	NO RACE BRIEFING (Due to Covid Risk Regulations)
	WET SUITS	A decision on wetsuits will be taken an hour before the start of the Sprint. Wetsuits for the event would be advisable as water temperatures usually cooler at this time of year.
	TRI BARS	Are allowed for both events
	BIKES	Mountain Bikes , Road and TT Bikes are allowed.
	DRAFTING	NO Drafting will be allowed in the Sprint event. Strict TSA rules apply.
	TIMING	Timing Chips will be given out at registration. These chips are the athletes responsibility and will need to be returned on the finish line.
		Athletes will be charged R200.00 for a non returned timing chip.
	SWIM CAPS	Competitors will be given OFFICIAL RACE TYR swimming caps at registration
	TRANSITON AREA	The Transition Area will open at 5:00am for the Ultra Athletes. Sprint Athletes will only be able to enter Transition are once Ultra Athletes are on the bike route. The TSA officials will open the Transition area approximately between 8:30am – 10:00am. Your bike, helmet and swim cap will be checked when you enter the transition area.
	WHAT TO PACK	What to pack for your Triathlon view here
	Outside Assistance:	No athlete will be allowed any “Special Needs” assistance by the EO or the Officials during the Sprint or Ultra race.
	CYCLE LAPS	Competitors do (One) 1 x 20km Cycle Loop
	RUN LAPS	5 km Sprint = 1 lap The running routes will be off-road for both events. Terrain Type: Easy dirt roads, not trail. Trail shoes are not essential.
	WATER TABLE	There will be one (1) water table on the Bike route and 4 Water Tables on the Run route. Water Sachets, 32Gi Endure, 32Gi Gels & 32Gi Bars, Coke and Bananas will be available at Run Water tables. If the weather is very hot, Sponges will be available at all run water tables.
	TSA DAY LICENCE	If you don’t have an annual TSA Licence with you on the day, it is compulsory to pay for a day Licence Sprint = R35.00
	DRUG FREE SPORT	Athlete Medication Drug Free Sport will be conducting tests on a regular basis at TSA events. All information is available on www.drugfreesport.org.za
	TSA REGISTERED ATHLETES	All TSA Registered Athletes can check their Registration Number at the following link. Select your Province to view provincial names. Register Here
	MINIMUM AGE	The min age group for all Tri Sprint events is 16yrs old.
	STRICT REFUNDS & TRANSFER POLICY	No Race refunds are done for any event. Athletes can transfer their pre-entry to another athlete due to a medical condition only. This will be at no extra cost. Written permission as well as a signed doctors note is required. Athlete Transfers need to be done and completed 72hrs prior to pre-entries closing. Please email: events@ultratri.co.za to apply for a athlete transfer. Transfer Policy

	FINAL INSTRUCTIONS	Final Instructions will be emailed out during race week.
	PRIZE MONEY	TBC
	PRIZE GIVING	Prize Giving to follow COVID-19 Regulations.
	Transition Bag	Sprint athletes don’t get transition bags. All race gear must be placed next to their bike.
	Bike transport:	Fabian’s Bicycle Transport: 082 929 8693 Web: Fabian’s Bicycle Transport

Entry Includes:

Limited edition Event Garment / Item

Official Race Silicone Swim Cap

Personalized Race Number

Goodie Bag

ULTRA Finishers Medal

Late Entries Only Receive:

Race Number, Bike Sticker, Wrist band

Silicone Swimming Cap

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