Mossel Bay has received a major tourism boost with the announcement that the Ironman African Championship will be hosted in the Western Cape town from next year.
The internationally renowned triathlon event is relocating after being held in Nelson Mandela Bay for the past 21 years.
The championship is set to make its Mossel Bay debut in April 2027 and is expected to attract thousands of athletes, support crews, and spectators from around South Africa and around the world.
The move is expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy, with increased demand for accommodation, restaurants, tourism attractions, and other local businesses.
The Ironman African Championship is one of the continent's premier endurance sporting events, combining a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, and a full marathon to test competitors from across the globe.
The internationally renowned triathlon event is relocating after being held in Nelson Mandela Bay for the past 21 years.
The championship is set to make its Mossel Bay debut in April 2027 and is expected to attract thousands of athletes, support crews, and spectators from around South Africa and around the world.
The move is expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy, with increased demand for accommodation, restaurants, tourism attractions, and other local businesses.
The Ironman African Championship is one of the continent's premier endurance sporting events, combining a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, and a full marathon to test competitors from across the globe.