By Team Tri Fit
Published August 24, 2023
Team Tri Fit Kenya that organises triathlon has released the calendar of its remaining triathlon events in 2023.
Scheduled for September 23 is the annual Kilifi Gold Triathlon that seeks to fundraise for the Kilifi community with focus to local and grassroots projects that make a difference in the lives of those in need.
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Dubbed the ‘most beautiful triathlon in Africa’, the event sees competitors taking on a 750m open water swim in the Kilifi Creek. This is followed by a 20KM Off road cycle through the sisal plantations of Kilifi and close with a 5KM trail run.
The event is open to 250 competitors with 100 taking up the individual slots and 150 taking up the team challenge. The event is suitable for beginners right through to the elite athletes.
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The next event is the 6th edition of the Mugie Triathlon set for October 15.
Dubbed as ‘Mugie Madness’, this unique but beautiful event is held at Mugie Conservancy in northern Laikipia and is a great opportunity for everyone to participate in a truly unique triathlon. With a 750m open water swim in the mugie dam followed by a 20KM off road cycle through the expansive conservancy followed by a flat, fast and enjoyable 5KM trail run.
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Closing the year on December 3 is the 113 Shujaa Triathlon.
This unique multi-sport challenge is Kenya’s only middle distance triathlon that sees participants tackling a 1.5KM Open Water Swim, 90KM Road Bike and 21KM Road Run around Diani, Kwale and Ramisi. The event is open to amateur and professional triathletes aged 17 – 65 years.
To ensure the entire triathlon community is catered for, the 113 Shujaa triathlon also hosts the following event categories:-
- Olympic Distance Triathlon – 1.5KM Swim, 40KM Bike and 10KM Run
- Sprint Distance Triathlon – 750m Swim, 20KM Bike and 5KM Run
All the events have two main categories:
- Individual Triathlon Challenge
- Team Triathlon Challenge (3 people)
The event has limited slots for every race discipline to ensure the safety of every participant:-
- 113 Triathlon – Individuals 30 slots and Teams 5 slots
- Olympic Triathlon – Individuals 20 slots and Teams 5 slots
- Sprint Triathlon – Individuals 40 slots and Teams 10 slots.