Trinity Sports triathlon and duathlon races offer athletes of all ages a chance to race: Young Juniors (8-11 years), Juniors (12-19) and Seniors (20+) are welcome and we encourage all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

Trinity Germiston #3 Triathlon & Duathlon: 19 April 2020

Type: Triathlon & Duathlon Races (All Skill Levels), this race incorporates the Central Gauteng Duathlon Championship (Provincial Selection Race)
Venue: Ekurhuleni Municipal Park, Germiston Lake
Entries Closing: Midnight 13 April 2020
Late Entries Closing: Midnight 15 April 2020

Race Registration:

  • 18April 2020 – 10h00 to 13h00, venue TBC
  • 19 April 2020 – 05h00 to 07h00 at Race venue in Ekurhuleni Municipal Park, Germiston Lake

Late Entries: Once online entries close, athletes can contact Trinity Sports to enquire about the availability of late entries. Late entries are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of Trinity Sports. Late entry fees are payable in cash only

Please note to be eligible for CGT provincial selection, athletes must be registered with CGT/TSA when entering.

Provincial queries: Franz Studer – 083 602 1836 or cgtriathlon@webmail.co.za
Race queries: Japie Boonzaaier – info@trinitysports.co.za

Race Types

Individual entry – 1 athlete completes all disciplines
Relay entry – 2 or 3 athletes race as a relay team (1 athlete per discipline)

Please note the rules regarding time trial bicycles and drafting:

  • Standard distance race: time trial bike legal, drafting illegal
  • All other races: time trial bike illegal, drafting legal

Wetsuits & Water Temperature

The race referee will make a ruling on the use of wetsuits on race morning. No decision will be made prior to race morning.
The referee makes use of a formula taking water temperature and ambient air temperature into account.

The ITU (International Triathlon Union) rules state the following regarding the use of wetsuits:

Ages 12-18 (Juniors)

Water temperature below 14oC – wetsuit use compulsory
Water temperature between 14oC and 19.9oC – wetsuit use optional
Water temperature 20oC and above – wetsuit use forbidden

Ages 19+ (Seniors)

Water temperature below 14oC – wetsuit use compulsory
Water temperature between 14oC and 21.9oC – wetsuit use optional
Water temperature 22oC and above – wetsuit use forbidden

The September and April races are usually wetsuit optional races and the January race wetsuit illegal. This is a guideline only; there have been exceptions to this.

Race Age

The race an athlete may enter is automatically determined by their age on 31 December 2020.

It is the responsibility of each athlete to familiarize himself or herself with race information and rules provided by Trinity Sports.

By entering a race, you confirm that you have read all event information provided, and abide by the terms & conditions.