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18TH NOV 2023

About the event

KNYSNA EXTREME TRIATHLON

6TH EDITION

No Sugar Coating | No Hand Holding | No Fanfare

Triathlon in its purest form

If you are passionate about challenging yourself, pushing your limits, experiencing unique and varied scenery and being part of an incredible group of athletes and being supported by family and friends on your journey, then join us on 18 November 2023 for an unforgettable triathlon!

The Knysna Extreme is an extreme triathlon and Africa's Toughest triathlon! Extreme Triathlons are by definition held over more extreme courses and potentially have more extreme conditions. With longer and far more challenging courses than a typical long distance. The Knysna Extreme is no different!

It is a challenging Point-To-Point, self-supported race that takes place along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route. The course starts with a 5 km swim in the Knysna Estuary, followed by a 174 km cycle through coastal, mountain and semi-desert scenery. That is then finished by a 50 km run through plantations and the Knysna forest. It is a grueling, yet scenic route that takes triathletes back to the purest form of the sport. The route will test your fitness levels, mental strength and determination.

Each athlete is required to have a supporter to follow them throughout the race, providing all mechanical, nutritional and mental support. With an altitude gain of nearly 3,800m over a total distance of 229 km, the Knysna Extreme is an extreme triathlon that offers an exciting personal challenge for athletes.

ENTRY FEE

ENTRIES CLOSE AT 12H00 ON THE 31ST OCTOBER 2023
ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 100 INDIVIDUALS AND 10 TEAMS

SUPER EARLY BIRD - CLOSED

01 December 2022 - 28 February '2023

Individual R4,750 | Team R6,450

EARLY BIRD - CLOSED

01 March 2023 - 30 June 2023

Individual R5,150 | Team R6,850

STANDARD ENTRIES - CLOSED

01 July 2023 - 31 October '2023
Individual R5,750 | Team R7,150

ENTRIES CLOSED

Race Manual

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RACE GUIDE AND ATHLETE MANUAL

The RACE GUIDE gives you an overall understanding of the Knysna Extreme Triathlon. The detailed ATHLETE MANUAL contains everything the athlete needs to know about the race. It is essential that all Athletes and their Supporters understand and are familiar with the content in the Knysna Extreme Athletes Manual.