Triathletes set to test their stamina
Calling all triathletes to enter the Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni event.
Following the high demand for a 5150 triathlon in the Gauteng region, the Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni will again take place in Germiston.
The race is set to take place on October 21 at Germiston Lake.
The event has been successfully hosted at Germiston Lake since 2013 attracting close to 1 400 athletes each year since its inception.
It has grown to become the biggest standard distance triathlon in South Africa.
In addition to thousands of amateur athletes, the event was frequented by South African Olympic triathletes along with some of South Africa’s best long-distance triathletes.
Werner Smit, the race director of the Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni said, “It is always exciting hosting the event in Ekurhuleni.
“With such a massive triathlon following in the Gauteng region, the event is always welcomed with open arms.
“We look forward to hosting a quality event that we know our athletes enjoy.”
The 5150 triathlon (pronounced, fifty-one-fifty) takes the format of an Olympic distance triathlon featuring a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run.
Widely regarded as an ideal introduction distance into competitive triathlon, the Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni course starts with a 1.5km swim in Germiston Lake, and then heads out onto the 40km bike course along the N17 highway, turning at the Dalpark Toll Plaza.
The 10km run takes athletes next to the lake through the park towards the Germiston Golf Club and finishes in the park.
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“In addition to the Olympic distance, we have a FUNTRI distance.
“This is a less intimidating distance, specially designed to accommodate our first-time triathletes.
“This shortened distance sets the scene for a fun, non-threatening environment with relaxed rules.
“Perfect for you to get your family and friends together for a friendly wager,” said Smit.
The FUNTRI distance features a 400m swim, 20km bike and 5km run.
The FUNTRI will be available to athletes 14 years and older.
Team entries are available with two or three people per team.
Entries for the 2018 Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni are open.
For more information and to enter visit www.ironman.com/5150ekurhuleni.
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