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XTERRA Grabouw 2026
Active
28 Feb - 1 Mar SAST (+02:00)
Elgin Grabouw Sports Club
Info
Venue
Details
The 20th annual XTERRA South Africa off-road triathlon is an epic off-road experience on the iconic Grabouw trails of Elgin Valley. Choose an event to suit your fitness and skill level- from the full flavour XTERRA Full distance for the ardent athlete, to the less technical, shorter XTERRA Sprint distance for newcomers. New for 2026 is the Run/Bike/Run Duathlon for those who prefer not to swim. Our Team Relay events allow you to pick your favourite discipline in the XTERRA Full, Sprint or Duathlon, and team up with your friends, family or corporates to do the other legs
Kids Triathlon is a fun event for kids aged 6-11, and our future champions are made at the Youth and Junior races (12-19 yo)
Qualify for 2026 XTERRA World Champs in Ruidoso New Mexico, USA:
The XTERRA Full distance can qualify you for one of 28 slots for XTERRA World Championships. There are 5 Worlds spots available for each of the Juniors, Youth As and Youth Bs from ages 12-19. The XTERRA 21k Trail run has 28 World Champs slots up for grabs.
Come for the weekend - it will be a fun, family vibe with Music, Food Trucks, a Bar and even lake side camping options for your rigged vehicle or tent.
Information
Age Requirement
Full Distance Age
- 18 years or older by December 31, 2026 (individual)
- 16 years or older by December 31, 2026 (team)
Sprint Distance Sprint
- 16 years or older by December 31, 2026 (individual)
- 14 years or older by December 31, 2026 (team)
Schedule
Times are subject to change:
Saturday 28th Feb:
- Full (Individual): 8:00
- Full (Team): 8:30
- Kiddies (6-9yrs): 12:30
- Kiddies (9-11yrs): 13:00
Sunday 1st March:
- 21,3km trail: 07:00
- 10km trail: 07:30
- 6km trail: 08:00
- Sprint. (Individual): 08:30
- Sprint (Team): 08:40
- SA Juniors (18-19yrs): 09:30
- Youth B (16-17yrs): 09:30
- Youth A (14-15yrs): 10:30
Event Policies
Should the Event be cancelled or postponed as a result of any events beyond the event organizer’s control (i.e. due to force majeure, Communicable Diseases or legislation introduced by the South African government, etc.), then the following refund policy will apply to entrants:
- Participants will be refunded 50% of their paid for entry, should the event be cancelled or postponed within 48 hours of the event taking place, participants will be able to roll their event entry to new event date or the following year
- Transfers are allowed and there will be a nominal transfer fee. Transfers can only be done by contacting Race Office via Email
Ticket Refund Policy
Organiser
XTERRA South Africa
Information
Age Requirement
Full Distance Age
- 18 years or older by December 31, 2026 (individual)
- 16 years or older by December 31, 2026 (team)
Sprint Distance Sprint
- 16 years or older by December 31, 2026 (individual)
- 14 years or older by December 31, 2026 (team)
Schedule
Times are subject to change:
Saturday 28th Feb:
- Full (Individual): 8:00
- Full (Team): 8:30
- Kiddies (6-9yrs): 12:30
- Kiddies (9-11yrs): 13:00
Sunday 1st March:
- 21,3km trail: 07:00
- 10km trail: 07:30
- 6km trail: 08:00
- Sprint. (Individual): 08:30
- Sprint (Team): 08:40
- SA Juniors (18-19yrs): 09:30
- Youth B (16-17yrs): 09:30
- Youth A (14-15yrs): 10:30
Event Policies
Should the Event be cancelled or postponed as a result of any events beyond the event organizer’s control (i.e. due to force majeure, Communicable Diseases or legislation introduced by the South African government, etc.), then the following refund policy will apply to entrants:
- Participants will be refunded 50% of their paid for entry, should the event be cancelled or postponed within 48 hours of the event taking place, participants will be able to roll their event entry to new event date or the following year
- Transfers are allowed and there will be a nominal transfer fee. Transfers can only be done by contacting Race Office via Email
Ticket Refund Policy
Organiser
XTERRA South Africa
Info
The 20th annual XTERRA South Africa off-road triathlon is an epic off-road experience on the iconic Grabouw trails of Elgin Valley. Choose an event to suit your fitness and skill level- from the full flavour XTERRA Full distance for the ardent athlete, to the less technical, shorter XTERRA Sprint distance for newcomers. New for 2026 is the Run/Bike/Run Duathlon for those who prefer not to swim. Our Team Relay events allow you to pick your favourite discipline in the XTERRA Full, Sprint or Duathlon, and team up with your friends, family or corporates to do the other legs
Kids Triathlon is a fun event for kids aged 6-11, and our future champions are made at the Youth and Junior races (12-19 yo)
Qualify for 2026 XTERRA World Champs in Ruidoso New Mexico, USA:
The XTERRA Full distance can qualify you for one of 28 slots for XTERRA World Championships. There are 5 Worlds spots available for each of the Juniors, Youth As and Youth Bs from ages 12-19. The XTERRA 21k Trail run has 28 World Champs slots up for grabs.
Come for the weekend - it will be a fun, family vibe with Music, Food Trucks, a Bar and even lake side camping options for your rigged vehicle or tent.