Knysna Extreme Triathlon
About the event
If you're driven by a passion for self-challenge, pushing beyond your limits, immersing in diverse and stunning landscapes, and being part of an extraordinary community of athletes—all while being supported by your family and friends on your journey—then mark your calendar for November 2, 2024, and join us for an unforgettable triathlon!
The Knysna Extreme, Africa's toughest triathlon, offers a formidable Point-To-Point, self-supported race through South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route. The event kicks off with a 5 km swim in the Knysna Estuary, transitions into a 174 km cycle encompassing coastal, mountain, and semi-desert vistas, and culminates in a grueling 50 km run through plantations and the Knysna forest. This demanding yet scenic route takes triathletes back to the sport's purest form, rigorously testing fitness, mental resilience, and determination.
Each participant must have a dedicated supporter to provide essential mechanical, nutritional, and mental assistance throughout the race. With an altitude gain of nearly 3,800 meters over a total distance of 229 kilometers, the Knysna Extreme presents an exhilarating personal challenge for any athlete.
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Athletes will battle tidal currents in the Knysna Estuary, then cycle along the N2 coastal road, passing through Sedgefield, Wilderness and George before tackling the Outeniqua Pass. Temperatures will rise once athletes descend into the Klein Karoo, as scenery changes dramatically from lush green coastal vegetation to semi-desert. The run leg along Prince Alfred's Pass pushes athletes to their limits before the finish at Diepwalle Forest Station. Faced with nearly 3,800m of ascent, athletes will pushed to their physical and mental limits.
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Thesen Island, Knysna, South AfricaFinish address
Diepwalle Forest, Knysna, South AfricaRoute map
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