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Sun City Ultra T100 Triathlon 2027

Race inside the Pilanesberg resort playground.

Sun City, South Africa Saturday 1 May 2027

Official registration

Why you might love it

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    Nearly 100 km of resort triathlon — SA's landmark long-course festival race.

Who this suits

Experienced age-groupers seeking a May long-course destination without full IRONMAN logistics.

Getting ready

Preparation

Ultra Triathlon Events South Africa Sun City festival on Saturday 1 May 2027 at Sun City Resort: 2 km swim / 80 km bike / 18 km run. Early-bird and full entry fees published; registration via Entry Ninja. Non-draft lake swim at Waterworld, bike out-and-backs and off-road-easy dirt run loops around the Cabanas / golf courses.

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