Knysna Extreme Triathlon

knknyThe Knysna Extreme Triathlon is Africa’s Toughest Triathlon and an experience like no other.

​The Knysna Extreme 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. This is then followed 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. An altitude gain of nearly 3,800m over a total distance of 229 km, makes it an extreme triathlon that offers an exciting personal challenge for athletes.

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Knysna Extreme 0.5

The Knysna Extreme 0.5 is a shorter alternative to the Knysna Extreme Triathlon and serves as an introduction to the world of extreme triathlons. With an altitude gain of nearly 1,700m over a total distance of 132.50 km, the Knysna Extreme 0.5 offers an exciting challenge for athletes.

​The course starts with a 2.5 km swim in the Knysna Estuary, followed by a 100 km cycle through the Garden Route. The 30 km run takes you into the Knysna forest and to the finish line at Diepwalle Forrest Station.

It is not mandatory for Knysna Extreme 0.5 athletes to have a supporter to follow them throughout the race. However, supporters are more than welcome to be part of the journey. Knysna Extreme 0.5 athletes are allowed to have a supporter follow them on the cycle leg (via vehicle) or second them on the run leg of the race – on foot, mountain bike or vehicle.

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