Discover the joy of the great outdoors alongside cherished company – whether with family, kids joining in on the fun or as a team with your best friends. The highly anticipated Woolworths X TRI powered by Imperial Gauteng is a festival of fitness and fun, regardless of your athletic ability, there’s a fitting category for all!
The event is relocating from Buffelspoort in the North West to the exciting new location of Prime View in Midrand. Sam Ngumeni, Chair of the WW Trust says that they are thrilled to announce the new location, “Buffelspoort was a great venue and the event was a huge success last year, but this move brings the event closer to the heart of Johannesburg and Pretoria, creating new opportunities for participants to challenge themselves and celebrate their accomplishments.”
The event is scheduled to take place on September 10, 2023 and promises an exhilarating off-road triathlon and trail running experience for participants and spectators alike. The event features a range of challenging races, including:
- The Full X TRI: This is made up of a 1 km swim, 27 km MTB, and 10 km trail run.
- X TRI Lite: This entails a 400m swim, 12 km MTB ride, and a 5 km off-road run to finish.
- RUN 4 FUN (10 km)
- RUN 4 FUN Lite (5 km)
- WALK 4 GOOD (3 km)
Prime View is the perfect destination for an off-road triathlon and trail running events. With its world-class facilities, exciting trails, and picturesque surroundings, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. The venue is known for its warm hospitality and picturesque surroundings, and while the swim will take place in a dam, the mountain bike and trail running legs of the event feature spectacular trails that have been carefully curated.
The MTB Marathon trails range in distance up to 60 km and are designed to be fast and rideable yet offer a solid challenge with an average elevation gain of 10 meters for every 1 km. There is also a 10 km Cross Country Single Track Technical Trail which includes various obstacles and some fun berms strategically placed along the route. The various X TRI routes will be made up of a combination of the marathon and XCO courses. Prime View’s running trails include a 5 km route and an extended 11.3 km path, offering breathtaking scenery to make your run truly unforgettable.
Prime View’s running trails include running options including a 5 km route and an extended 11.3 km path, offering breathtaking scenery to make your run truly unforgettable. In addition, food options at Prime View cater to every taste, with a cafe for quick and convenient takeaways and a family-oriented restaurant for more formal meals. The venue is also well equipped to host parties, team-building exercises, and corporate functions.
To learn more about WW X TRI Gauteng and the Prime View venue, visit the official event website at www.wwxtri.co.za. Early bird registration is now open until August 8, offering participants a special opportunity to secure their spot at a 15% discounted rate.
