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IRONMAN South Africa

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

calendar_today 19 Apr, 2026

About the Event

For over two decades, the IRONMAN African Championship has carved its legacy in Nelson Mandela Bay, a hallowed ground where IRONMAN royalty has been crowned and epic crowds have witnessed sporting history. In 2026, this iconic event enters its 21st year, a testament to a course that has truly stood the test of time. As a pinnacle Championship race, it pulses with an unmistakable South African spirit, set against a postcard-perfect beachside destination. Prepare to be pushed by a breathtaking course and lifted by feverish local support. This is more than a triathlon; it’s a chance to inscribe your name in the annals of endurance sport history.

Races Offered

IRONMAN South Africa

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.8 km 180 km 42.2 km

terrain

Type — Multisports

timer

-77 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Gqeberha.

thermostat Temperature

16.2° / 21.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.7° / 20.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

17.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:40

nightlight Sunset

17:53

About Gqeberha

Learn more about the host city, Gqeberha.

Gqeberha, also known as Port Elizabeth and colloquially referred to as P.E., is a major seaport and the most populous city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is the seat of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa's second-smallest metropolitan municipality by area. It is the sixth-most populous city in South Africa and is the cultural, economic and financial hub of the Eastern Cape.