← All racesSun 18 April 2027 · Mossel Bay, South Africa · 3.8 km · 180 km · 42.2 km

IRONMAN South Africa, Mossel Bay

23weeks
from today

Workable

23 weeks to go

Enough if you already train in at least two of the three sports and can train most weeks.

Base 8 wkBuild 8 wkPeak 5 wkTaper 2 wkRace 1 wkA 24-week season starting this week

The course

Swim · 3.8 km

A sea swim. Wetsuit likely.

Expect waves and a busy start. Your plan adds open-water and sighting practice.
Bike · 180 km

Check the course profile in the athlete guide.

Ride evenly and you'll have more left for the run.
Run · 42.2 km

Not usually hot.

Long runs get your legs ready for the second half of the marathon.
Wetsuit
Likely

Cut-offs

Swim
2:20
Bike
10:30
Finish
17:00

From the race's published rules. Times count from your start. Your plan shows how far inside each cut-off you are. Race date checked Sat 19 Sep. Always confirm in the official athlete guide.