South Africa Ironman
Ironman African Championship 2025 Live Stream, TV, Route, Start Time, Race Entry

The Isuzu Ironman African Championship 2025 Is A Test of Grit in South Africa’s Stunning Nelson Mandela Bay
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the Isuzu Ironman African Championship is a true celebration of human endurance. As one of the continent's most prestigious endurance races, this iconic event attracts elite athletes and passionate amateurs from all corners of the globe, each seeking to push their limits of strength, stamina and determination.
The challenge is nothing short of heroic: participants embark on a grueling 3.8-kilometer ocean swim in the choppy waters of the bay, followed by a 180-kilometer bike ride through scenic coastal routes and rugged inland landscapes, before facing the final leg — a 42.2-kilometer marathon run along the vibrant streets of Port Elizabeth. The course, while visually stunning, is relentlessly demanding, requiring both mental fortitude and physical resilience to cross the finish line.
While Ironman is revered in the endurance sports world, it remains a hidden gem to many outside the niche community. Yet those who know it, know that it represents the pinnacle of human athletic achievement.
The stakes are high for those entering the 2025 Isuzu Ironman African Championship, with coveted qualifying slots up for grabs for the 2025 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, offering age group athletes the chance to compete on the ultimate stage of endurance racing.
Whether you're an aspiring Ironman or a dedicated spectator, the Isuzu Ironman African Championship is a thrilling showcase of human perseverance, pushing boundaries and overcoming limits in one of the world's most stunning locations.
Ironman Africa Date
This will the 20th year for Ironman South Africa African Championship in 2025 and it takes place on Sunday 30th March.
Course and Schedule
The race starts at 06.40 and has the usual 17 hour time limit, taking you to midnight the same day. The starting location is at Port Elizabeth's popular Hobie Beach, and the course proceeds as follows:
Swim: 2 loops around a 1.9km course, starting and finishing at Hobie Beach.
Bike: From transition at Hobie Beach, then 2 loops of the following course:
Marine Drive
Heugh Road
Buffelsfontein Road
Seaview Road
Sardinia Bay Road
Victoria Drive
Marine Drive
Run: A 4 lap course focused mainly along the scenic seafront of Marine Drive, with a shorter section on University Avenue.
For full course details, including maps and cut off times, see the official site Course plan
The 2025 Schedule is also available to include the whole weekend of events: 2025 Schedule
TV & Live Streaming
There is an increasing range of online coverage available for the Ironman triathlon these days, with availability of TV, video and streaming varying by location, not all races are available but we try to find something that you can follow along with.
There is the live athlete tracker app
You can also get updates from the official Facebook page.
Hotels and Accommodation
If you're in Port Elizabeth for the triathlon and planning on spending some time around the area then you can check out availability and make online reservations for local hotels here.
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