Standard Bank 5150 Nelson Mandela Bay

The 5150 triathlon takes the format of an Olympic distance triathlon featuring a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. This totals a distance of 51.50km hence, the name 5150 pronounced, fifty-one-fifty. The race is non-drafting, adopting the same set of rules as an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 race.

The race will start at King’s Beach with the transition area located in the King’s Beach parking area. Athletes will then start the cycle, exiting the King’s Beach parking area turning left onto Marine Drive. The 20km out and back bike route will bring athletes back to King’s Beach where they will transition and start the 10km run course along the beachfront walkway and along Katie’s Walk before returning to King’s Beach for the finish. The Standard Bank Sprint will take place along the same route with the turnaround points half the distance of the Standard Bank 5150 Nelson Mandela Bay.

Entries for the Standard Bank 5150 Nelson Mandela Bay and Standard Bank 5150 Sprint open Monday 1 August 2016 at 14:00. For more information and to enter visit www.ironman.com/5150nelsonmandelabay.