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The Tinman Triathlon Series, celebrates its remarkable 25-year legacy this year, it stands as a testament to endurance and camaraderie in the world of triathlons.
This iconic multisport Series, comprised of swimming, biking, and running, encapsulates the spirit of human perseverance. Participants, from seasoned athletes to novices, converge monthly across South Africa to challenge their physical and mental limits.
The series seamlessly blends a competitive edge with a supportive community, fostering an atmosphere of shared achievement. The Tinman Triathlon Series is more than a race; it’s a journey of self-discovery, pushing boundaries and embracing personal triumphs.
As it marks a quarter-century, the Tinman Series remains an unrivaled platform for building young athletes, fostering resilience and celebrating the indomitable human spirit.

 

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2024 TinMan KZN Series (Durban Beachfront):

#1 – Sunday, 10 March

#2 – Sunday, 12 May

#3 – Sunday, 08 September

#4 – Sunday, 03 November

TINMAN KZN Events:

  • 10km FUN RUN (Min age 12yrs):  10km Fun Run
  • Mini Tri  (Min age 8yrs): 200m Swim / 3.5km Run / 5km Cycle / 500m Run
  • Super Sprint Tri (Min age 12yrs): 400m Swim / 3.5km Run / 10km Bike / 500m Run
  • Sprint Tri (Min age 16yrs): 600m Swim / 3.5km Run / 22km Bike / 1.5km Run
  • Challenge Tri (Min age 17yrs): 1.2km / 3.5km Run / 32km Cycle / 6.5km Run
  • Duathlon Sprint (Min Age 16yrs):  5km Run / 22km Bike / 2.5km Run
  • Sprint Relay Team of 2 or 3 (Min age 16 yrs):  600m Swim / 3.5km Run / 22km Bike / 1.5km Run
  • Chall Relay Team of 2 or 3 (Min  or age 17 yrs):  1.2km / 3.5km Run / 32km Cycle / 6.5km Run

DURBAN ROUTE MAPS HERE

(Race Registration will be on Race Morning on Promenade in front of Suncoast Casino grass area)         

 

2024 TinMan Joburg Series (PRIME VIEW):

#1 – Sunday, 17 March

#2 – Sunday, 07 April

#3 – Sunday, 29 September

#4 – Sunday, 27 October

Events:

  • 5km Fun Run (Timed event but no prizes or prize money)
  • Mini Tri (200m Swim / 5km Cycle / 2.5km Run) Min Age: 8yrs
  • Super Sprint Tri (400m Swim / 10km Cycle / 2.5km Run) Min Age: 12yrs
  • Sprint Tri (600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run) Min Ag:e 15yrs
  • Sprint RELAY TEAM (600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run) Min Age: 15yrs
  • Challenge Tri (1.2km Swim / 30km Cycle  / 10km Run) Min Age: 17yrs
  • Challenge RELAY TEAM (1.2km Swim / 30km Cycle / 10km Run) – 3.5hr cut off
  • Challenge Duathlon (10km Run / 30km Cycle / 5km Run) 17yrs up – 3.5hr cut off

PRIME VIEW ROUTE MAPS HERE

(Race Registration on Race Day. The events are draft legal. ROAD AND MTB)

 

  

2024 TinMan Cape Series:

#1 – Sunday, 24 March (LANGEBAAN  #1)

#2 – Sunday, 19 May (VAL DE VIE)  – No late entries for this event

#2 – Sunday, 03 November (LANGEBAAN #2)

Events:

  • 5km Run (Timed event but no prizes or prize money)
  • Mini Tri (200m Swim / 5km Cycle / 2.5km Run) 8yrs up.
  • Super Sprint Tri (400m Swim / 10km Cycle / 2.5km Run) 12yrs and up
  • Sprint Tri (600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run) 15yrs up.
  • Sprint Duathlon (5km run / 20km Cycle / 2.5km Run) 16 yrs and up
  • Sprint RELAY TEAM (600m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run) 15yrs up.
  • Challenge Tri (1.2km Swim / 30km Cycle / 10km Run) 16yrs up.
  • Challenge RELAY TEAM (1.2km Swim / 30km Cycle / 10km Run) 16yrs up.

 

All athletes get an awesome safe, fun, family event, a finishers medal or similar and an ice cold aQuelle finishers drink!

 

ENTRIES CLOSE THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE EACH EVENT.

 

NEW TINMAN SERIES LEADERBOARD

The new TINMAN Series Leaderboard adds an exhilarating layer to the competition, assigning points strategically to the top 10 participants per event.

This scoring system, ranging from 10 points for the leader to 1 point for the 10th position, adds a thrilling dynamic to each race. It amplifies the stakes, as athletes not only vie for individual event victories but also strategically accumulate points over the series.

The leaderboard transforms each race into a chessboard of tactics, enhancing the overall intensity and fostering a heightened sense of competition.

The new Leaderboard ensures that consistency and excellence are duly rewarded in this prestigious triathlon series.

 

Race Information (Subject to change) 

 

ONLINE ENTRIES:

  

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Teams are allowed to enter and participate in relay formation only.

RACE BRIEFING: Race day at the start area (see final instructions for details)

All Final Instructions race details will be emailed out to athletes 48hrs prior to the event.  

Swim Caps: Athletes to provide their own swim caps

Floating Devices: As per TSA (Traithlon South Africa) / ITU regulations – no floating devices can be used in the swimming portion of the race.
RACE PACK COLLECTION:  

Sunday (Race day) at Race Venue . See final instructions for respective registration times. 

 
DRAFTING:

 

 Athletes will receive final race instructions via email 48hrs prior to race day. The final instructions will sepcifically state whether the race course is either draft-legal or draft-illegal.

 

What is a “draft-legal” event? An event is Draft legal due to the Bike course. NO Time Trial Bikes are allowed under any circumstances. Women are not allowed to draft men. Men are not allowed to draft women.

 

What does “draft-illegal” mean? This means that athletes are NOT allowed to draft others on race course.
CUT OFF TIME: Cut off for Races: 3.5hrs
WETSUITS: Wetsuit decision is made on race day by TSA (Triathlon South Africa) officials as the decision is based on the race day conditions.
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