The Majestic 2026 Stilbaai Cross Triathlon Returns!
Kickstarting the Triathlon X Series in 2026, the Stilbaai Cross Triathlon is back as the first event in an exhilarating three-part series. We’re creating a festival atmosphere where athletes and their families can enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and live entertainment before, during, and after the race.

This off-road triathlon invites athletes of all levels to experience the best Stilbaai has to offer:

• Swim: Starting at 07h45 a.m. on the turn of low tide, athletes will swim in the Goukou tidal river, toward the ocean.
• Transition 1 (T1): Athletes will then run along the beach back to the race village at T1.
• Bike: From T1, the bike leg begins, taking participants to the stunning Pauline Bohnen Local Nature Reserve to tackle jeep and single-track mountain bike trails.
• Transition 2 (T2): Athletes return to the race village to start the run.
• Run: The run follows the pristine beach on low tide toward Preekstoel, with turnaround points for each race distance. Athletes will then head back to the finish line at the race village.

The festivities will continue into the afternoon, offering plenty of activities for families to enjoy while the prize giving and lucky draw take place.

2026 RACE DISTANCES TO ENTER:

1. Super Sprint: (250m Swim / 6km Cycle / 2km Run) 12yrs old and up
2. Sprint: (500m Swim / 12km Cycle / 4km Run) 16yrs up
3. Standard: (1.2km Swim / 30km Cycle /10km Run) 18yrs up
4. All race distances offer relay team options, allowing 2 or 3 athletes to compete together as a team.

What does it include: 

• An awesome safe, fun, family event
• Reuseable Race number
• Timed Race (Overall time) 
• Medical Assistance & Safety Officer
• Swim Lifeguards & Run Marshals
• Full road marshaling for the bike leg will be provided by traffic officials.
• Finishers medal.
• Lucky draw Sponsored prizes
   

Note:

• SWIMMING will be in a tidal river at the turn of low tide.
• CYCLING will be on the road, jeep track, and single track.
• RUNNING will be from the Lappiesbaai beach towards Preekstoel and back.

Event Details:

DATE : Saturday, 28 March 2026
VENUE : Ellensrust Caravan Park, STILL BAY

REGISTRATION : 

• Friday, 27 March:  16h00 - 18h00
  • Registration Venue: Lappiesbaai beach (Race village), Stilbaai. 
• Saturday, 28 March: 05h30 - 06h45 - Late Entries only till 06H30!
  • Registration Venue: Lappiesbaai beach (Race village), Stilbaai

Race Day: 

TRANSITION SET-UP TIMES : 05h30 – 07h00 (Ellensrust Caravan Park)

PARKING: Available at Start & Finish/Transition Area 

Race Briefing: 07h00 – 07h10

• Location: Race Village

Shuttle to swim start: 07h10 - 07h25

• Athletes competing in the Standard race will be transported to the swim start via shuttle services. (West Jetty - Ski boat launch area)
• Athletes in all other race distances will walk to their designated swim start locations.

Swim start: 07h30 at (West Jetty - Ski boat launch area)

DISTANCES:

Super Sprint: 

• Swim: 250m -  (Strava Map Link: Swim)
  • Transition Run from swim exit to Transition (T1): (Strava Map Link: Transition Run)
• Cycle (Mountain Bike): 6km (2 x 3km laps) - (Strava Map Link: Cycle)
• Run: 2km -(Strava Map Link: Run)

Sprint:

• Swim: 500m -  (Strava Map Link: Swim)
  • Transition Run from swim exit to Transition (T1): 800m (Strava Map Link: Transition Run)
• Cycle (Mountain Bike): 12km - (Strava Map Link: Cycle)
• Run: 4km - (Strava Map Link: Run)

 Standard:

• Swim: 1200m -  (Strava Map Link: Swim)
  • Transition Run from swim exit: 800m (Strava Map Link: Transition Run)
• Cycle (Mountain Bike): 30km (2 x 15km laps) - (Strava Map Link: Cycle)
• Run: 10km - (Strava Map Link: Run)

Relay Teams:
 A triathlon relay team consists of two or three members, with each participant completing one or two segments of the race. Teams can include male, female, or mixed-gender participants. The relay follows the same course as the solo competitors, with transitions between team members occurring in the designated transition zone.

ALL RELAY TEAM MEMBERS REQUIRE A TSA LICENCE.

Relay options are available for all distances in the Mossel Bay Triathlon X. Parents and children teams can participate in the distance dictated by the age of the youngest team member.
During registration on Entry Ninja, select your desired race distance name followed by the "Team" option, and add your teammates during the online registration process. The displayed price is per participant.

Rules:

• Swimmers must wear caps. (Each swimmer is responsible for bringing their own cap.)
• Runners must wear race numbers visible at all times.
• Cyclists must wear cycling helmets.
• Cyclists take note: There are no road closures; obey all traffic rules and take care of normal road traffic.
• TSA Sanctioned Event - if the athlete is not in possession of a valid TSA license, they need to buy a TSA Temp License (R134 - Standard / R55 - Sprint//Super Sprint)
• Triathlon Licences: All athletes must either have an annual TSA licence or purchase a Temporary TSA DAY Licence, which will be valid for the event only.
• This is not a timed event.

We would suggest buying an annual Triathlon SA licence from TSA if you plan to do multiple race events in 2025. It is cheaper and easier for each event. Costs are: R381 for seniors and R330 for Juniors. You can buy your annual licence here: https://triathlonsa.co.za/registration/

Online entry portal closes on Wednesday before each event at midnight.
Challenge Du / Teams are draft legal. The other distances are draft-legal.
This event is run under Triathlon SA rules and regulations. https://triathlonsa.co.za/

Contact details:
email: [email protected]