The Knysna Extreme Triathlon is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. This demanding point-to-point triathlon takes place along South Africa’s breath-taking Garden Route.
Triathletes begin with a 5km swim in the Knysna Estuary, followed by a 174km bike route that takes them through diverse landscapes of coastline, mountains, and semi-desert regions. The final discipline is a challenging 50km run with windy mountain passes, lush plantations and finishing through the dense Knysna forest. The route is as tough as it is stunning, pushing athletes to their limits physically, mentally, and emotionally – from start to finish.
Every triathlete must have a dedicated supporter to accompany them throughout the race, providing essential mechanical, nutritional, and emotional assistance but also to share their triathlete’s incredible journey.
ENTRY FEE
Entries close at midnight on the 12th of October 2025
Entries are limited to 100 individual and 10 teams
SUPER EARLY BIRD
1 December 2024 – 28 February 2025
Individual R4,850 | Teams R5,750
EARLY BIRD
01 March 2025 – 31 July 2025
Individual R5,250 | Teams R6,150
STANDARD ENTRIES
01 August 2025 – 12 October ‘2025
Individual R5,850 | Teams R6,750
0.5 Triathlon
The Knysna Extreme 0.5 is a shorter alternative of the Knysna Extreme Triathlon. Although shorter, the Extreme 0.5 is extremely challenging in its own right. Covering a total of 132.5km with an elevation gain of nearly 1,700 meters, the Knysna Extreme 0.5 promises an incredible and thrilling challenge for participants.
Triathletes will start with a 2.5 km swim in the Knysna Estuary, followed by a 100 km cycle through the stunning Garden Route, and finishes with a 30 km run through the Knysna forest, ending at the Diepwalle Forest Station.
It is not mandatory for Knysna Extreme 0.5 athletes to have a supporter to follow them throughout the race, however, supporters are encouraged to share their triathlete’s journey and provide any mechanical, nutritional and emotional assistance along the route.
ENTRY FEE
Entries close at 00H00 on the 12th of October 2025
Entries are limited to 100 individual and 10 teams
SUPER EARLY BIRD
1 December 2024 – 28 February 2025
Individual R2,500 | Teams R3,650
EARLY BIRD
01 March 2025 – 31 July 2025
Individual R2,950 | Teams R3,950
STANDARD ENTRIES
01 August 2025 – 12 October ‘2025
Individual R3,450 | Teams R4,550
Contact Number: +27(0)00 000 0000
Email: info@knysnaxtreme.co.za
Website: https://www.knysnaextreme.co.za/