Trail Africa will get your adrenaline pumping with open water swimming, trail running, MTB & cross triathlon!.

Join us at Vaal Marina and experience the beauty of the Vaal!

Trail Africa @ Vaal Marina – 7 October 2023

Type: Open water swimming, trail running, MTB & cross triathlon
Venue: Plot 88, Vaal Marina
Online normal entries closing: Noon (12pm) on Friday 26 January 2024
Online late entries closing: Noon (12pm) on Thursday 1 February 2024
In-store race pack collection & late entries: 2-3 February 2024

Race Age

The race an athlete may enter is automatically determined by their age on 31 December 2024.

Timing Chip

All athletes must race with a timing chip. It is the only way to get an official time. A timing chip must be bought during race entry and is charged at R50 per person. The timing chip can be used at all Trail Africa and Trinity Sports races.

Races and pricing

Race category Ages Distances Entry Fee
600m Fun Swim 8+ 600m R100
1.6km Swim 12+ 1.6km R150
5km Trail Run 9+ 5km run R80
10km Trail Run 10 10km R150
40km MTB 14+ 40km R250
20km MTB 10+ 20km R100
Sprint Cross triathlon 16+ 600m swim/17km MTB/8.5km trail run R300
Timing chip (compulsory) ALL   R50
TSA day licence ALL   R50

Race medals:

Each finisher will receive a race medal.

Race Pack Collection:

2 February – RE/MAX One Vaal Marina, 373 Bass Street, Vaal Marina (time TBC)
3 February 2024 – 06:30-07:30 @ Plot 88. Vaal Marina (race venue)
Late Entries: Late entries are available on race day. Late entry fees are payable in cash only.

Race Briefing:

It is compulsory for all athletes to attend race briefing (see Race Schedule for times)

Race Information:

Please ensure you download and read all relevant race information.

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.