February 28, 2026
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Elgin Grabouw Sports Club
XTERRA South Africa

Full Distance Triathlon

Full Distance Triathlon

SWIM 1.5K
BIKE 30K
RUN 10K
Note
The information on this page is not yet confirmed, and may be based on the previous years' edition.

The Full Distance Triathlon race at the Elgin Grabouw Sports Club will see athletes from across the world competing for a slots in the XTERRA World Champs.

Registration opens on
Dec 3
Registration Closes on
Registration Closed

COURSE MAPS

This courses below are not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
Swim: 1500M
Click through to see the swim course map, description and download the GPX file.
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Starting on the shores of the Eikenhoff Dam, the swim course takes you on an out and back loop on this picturesque dam. The official swim course will only get laid out on the weekend of the event taking weather and safety into consideration.

Bike: 30K 580m+
Click through to see the bike course map, description and download the GPX file.
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The XTERRA Grabouw mountain bike route has become iconic and much revered by XTERRA enthusiasts globally.

Over the past winter I - Conrad Stoltz, 7x World Champion and Trail Builder - have built a brand new trail called The Dream Trail, featuring fast, flowy trails on mostly hard packed clay soil. Access to this single track is via a 2km long jeep track climb, gaining 170m. After this 9km opening jaunt, its back out on the familiar XTERRA trails from previous years. A significant change is the Rock Garden and surrounding sandy trails will be excluded from the race. 

The clover leaf design consists of a 20km loop, where once back to the Race Village, you’ll go through the Spectator point and Enduren Aid station before tackling the final 10km loop.  

 This iconic Grabouw course with its white sandstone rock formations and sandy patches features tons of single track - which makes this ride a real mountain bikers' dream, despite it “only" being 29km with 850m of vertical gain.

 
Download the GPX file and practice on the course in your preparation for the event. You can also hire a guide at Trails End Bike Hotel. The trail will be fully marked and ready to ride a week before the event.

Run: 10K 190M+
Click through to see the run course map, description and download the GPX file.
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This 10km trail run with “only" 190m of vert gain is a trail runners’ extravaganza - it is vary varied - sweeping trail in the Fynbos, dense woods with wooden bridges, a steep jeep track climb, some technical bundu bashing and even a 80m Swamble down a knee to hip deep mountain stream. As always the run finishes on the Moon Landscape next to the Eikenhof Dam.

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
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Sat 2026.02.28
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prizes

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

🏅 Medal

All Finishers

ZAR 14,000

Prize Purse

26

WC Slots

World Champ Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

20-24

1

25-29

1

30-34

1

35-39

1

40-44

1

DIVISION SLOTS

45-49

1

50-54

1

55-59

1

60-64

1

65-69

1

DIVISION SLOTS

70-74

1

75-79

1

80+

1

World Champ Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

20-24

1

25-29

1

30-34

1

35-39

1

40-44

1

45-49

1

50-54

1

DIVISION SLOTS

55-59

1

60-64

1

65-69

1

70-74

1

75-79

1

80+

1

Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.

Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.

Only Fully Registered TSA members will be in line for selection/prizes and or podium.

FEES

The fees below have not yet been confirmed, and are subject to change.
Registration available onsite.

RACE FEES

Description Fee
Individual R 1500
Team R 1700

Should the Event be cancelled or postponed as a result of any events beyond the event organizer’s control (i.e. due to force majeure, Communicable Diseases or legislation introduced by the South African government, etc.), then the following refund policy will apply to entrants:

  • Participants will be refunded 50% of their paid for entry, should the event be cancelled or postponed within 48 hours of the event taking place, participants will be able to roll their event entry to new event date or the following year

  • There will be no refunds within 7 days of the event

  • Transfers are allowed and there will be a nominal transfer fee. Transfers can only be done buy contacting Race Office via Email

RULES & INFO

The information below may be from a previous edition of the event, and is subject to change.

XTERRA South Africa is a Triathlon South Africa (TSA) sanctioned event - World Triathlon Rules and Regulations will apply.

General Rules:

  • No music devices/earphones

  • No course cutting. Immediate DQ. Life time ban on 2nd offence.

  • No littering. 5 minute penalty for littering on course. Use Litter Zone at aid stations.

  • No outside assistance. Athletes may help each other.

  • Unsportsmanlike behavior, foul riding and running or the use of profane or abusive language may lead to disqualification

  • Athletes who do not finish the event, at the time of pulling out, must please report it to any Technical Official.

Swim:

  • Swimsuit & provided swim cap must be worn.

  • Goggles are optional.

  • Wetsuit is optional, depending on water temperature, see Rules.

Bike:

  • Mountain bike with race number displayed on handlebars is required.

  • Helmet and shoes are compulsory.

  • Clothing covering bottom and torso is compulsory.

  • Bike needs to be in good working order.

  • Bikes may only be removed when all athletes are off the course.

Run:

  • Race number must be worn on the front. (Best is an elastic with 3 pins or special triathlon number belt)

  • Clothing covering bottom and torso is compulsory.

Transition:

  • Helmet on and buckled before taking your bike.

  • Remove helmet only once back has been racked after cycling leg.

  • Riding your bike within the Transition Area is prohibited. You may only begin cycling once you have passed the mount line outside the Transition Area

  • Familiarise yourself with the mount and dismount lines.

  • Only participants allowed in transition.

  • Bikes must be returned to the same location on the bike rack during the transition to the run

  • Bikes must be securely racked and may not be left on the ground before heading onto the run

  • Personal seconding or assistance in the Transition Area is prohibited

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