SOUTH African triathlon sports received a boost with the announcement that direct insurer, MiWay, will sponsor the ULTRA Triathlon Series. The three-year title sponsorship increases exposure of the MiWay brand into the world of endurance sports.
The ULTRA Triathlon Series 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.
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.
At each fixture, the ULTRA event comprises a 1.9km swim, a 90km road cycle and a 21km run. It is complemented by a second sprint category, consisting of a 600m swim, 20km cycle and 5km 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
