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White small tower at a pier at Orient Beach surrounded by the Indian Ocean in East London Buffalo City
IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa athletes running into the Indian Ocean at Orient Beach next to a pier in East London, Buffalo City
A single IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa athlete on his bike taking on the rolling hills towards the city in Buffalo City, East London
Fisheye photography of athletes running in the center of Buffalo City, East London with a parking lot and green hills in the background

IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa

Buffalo City, East London

 

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Gateway to the Wild Coast

Buffalo City also known as East London is a gateway to the popular Eastern Cape tourist routes, the Sunshine Coast and Wild Coast.  As one of the longest running middle distance races in the country, the IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa is the official African TriClub Championship and a "badge of honour" race for any true IRONMAN 70.3 athlete.

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This race offers qualifying slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. The number of slots is to be confirmed.

IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa

IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa took place from 2012 - 2021.

We understand all athletes' disappointment at not being able to race with us here, and appreciate the efforts and support of the city, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone else involved in putting on this race.

Please consider racing with us at IRONMAN 70.3 Durban, IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay or IRONMAN South Africa.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

We have received notice from the Buffalo City Municipality that the event can now go ahead as planned on September 5, 2021. This is an unexpected turn of events but we are pleased that we are able to continue to put on the event we have worked so hard to create for our athletes.

We look forward to welcoming you in a short three weeks with an exceptional race experience. We will continue to update athletes with standard race day information in the coming weeks.

If you have questions please contact  southafrica70.3@ironman.com.

IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Athlete Choice Award 2019

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