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ISUZU IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay African Championship 2027

Hobie Beach championship miles on a World Championship course.

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa Sunday 31 January 2027

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Why you might love it

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    Race a former World Championship course with Eastern Cape beach energy and continental championship status.

Who this suits

Age-groupers chasing African Championship titles and first-timers wanting a scenic, well-supported 70.3.

Getting ready

Preparation

The IRONMAN 70.3 African Championship returns to Nelson Mandela Bay on the 2018 World Championship course — bay swim, rolling coastal bike and beachfront run finishing on famous Hobie Beach. Flex90 eligible and a postcard Eastern Cape destination.

In your Race Year

January — ISUZU IRONMAN 70.3 Nelson Mandela Bay African Championship 2027

A challenging January chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.

See my year

Where this could take you

One finish line starts the next.

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