The SA Triathlon market is abuzz with excitement of the approaching MiWay Midlands Ultra Triathlon, which includes SA long distance Triathlon Championships on the 6th of March at Midmar Dam. Top contenders Kent Horner and his wife Claire will be making their way from the Cape to test their mettle and hopefully gain a win. Both Kent and Claire won the event in 2009 and will be hungry to show their form. Local KZN athlete Donovan Van Gelder, who has numerous wins at Midmar is also looking for a win, but will have some tough competition from up and coming Triathletes Rudolf Naude.
Other top athletes attending are defending champion Gerhard De Bruin, Clinton Gravnett and Brad Venter. Caroline Koll has secured her place and will be up against Claire Horner and possibly Kirsten Schut and Lucie Zelenkova. With R90 000 in prize money to win, the best of the best will be edging their way onto the starting line.
The ULTRA Triathlon Series – owned and managed by B-Active Sports – has been running for seven years. Previously the series was made up of three events in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands and Sun City. It will now include a new fixture planned for the Cape. The series is a true test of willpower, endurance and the tough human spirit.
CEO of MiWayLife, Craig Baker, says: “We are excited about our partnership with B-Active Sports. Over the years, MiWay has been involved in mountain biking and running through our Warriors Athletic Club. This sponsorship is a perfect opportunity to get involved in a sport that is growing and one that is closely affiliated to some of the sports we are already involved in.”
A highly popular series, the ULTRA Triathlon events kick start with the Midlands Ultra Triathlon in March 2016, followed by the Sun City Ultra, scheduled for May, then the inaugural Cape Ultra in September 2016. The last in the series will be the Midlands Ultra event in November 2016.
Race director, Damian Bradley says, “Our partnership with MiWay brings a new energy and excitement to our events. Our prize money purse has doubled to R90 000 per event and we had added additional elements to the events to bring it in-line with the top international events. With this sort of backing, our proven organisational skills of ULTRA Triathlons will be focused on further developing and increasing accessibility of the sport to more athletes around the country.”
At each fixture, the ULTRA event comprises a 1.9 kilometre swim, a 90 kilometre road cycle and a 21 kilometre run. It is complemented by a second Sprint category, consisting of a 600 metre swim, 20 kilometre cycle and 5 kilometre run – which provides an option for beginners and also for friends and family members, to choose a more accessible event and be part of the action. Competitors can participate individually or in relay teams at each event. For more information or to enter, go to www.ultratri.co.za.
Events:
1. MiWay Midlands Ultra Triathlon - Midmar Dam
6th March 2016
ULTRA RACE: 1.9km Swim / 90km Cycle / 21km Run
SPRINT RACE: 600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
Website: www.ultratri.co.za
2. MiWay Sun City Ultra Triathlon - Sun City Resort
8th May 2016
ULTRA RACE: 1.9km Swim / 90km Cycle / 21km Run
SPRINT RACE: 600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
Website: www.ultratri.co.za
3. MiWay Cape Ultra Triathlon - Theewaterskloof Dam
25th September 2016
ULTRA RACE: 1.9km Swim / 90km Cycle / 21km Run
SPRINT RACE: 600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
Website: www.ultratri.co.za
4. MiWay Midlands Ultra Triathlon #2 - Midmar Dam
27th November 2016
ULTRA RACE: 1.9km Swim / 90km Cycle / 21km Run
SPRINT RACE: 600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
Website: www.ultratri.co.za
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