Molo Nelson Mandela Bay residents, your City is about to welcome more than 4000 international Ironman athletes coming to race the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 world championship. This prestigious global event is coming to Africa for the very first time in the same year we celebrate the centenary of the late tataMadiba.
The Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championship takes place over two days, on Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of September but that is not all. The Molo Festival of Triathlon hosted by your City has been designed to get all of us involved.
At the launch of the Molo Festival of Triathlon, Mayor Athol Trollip said: “There will be live TV Coverage of this event for two days showcasing Nelson Mandela Bay to the world.” “Qubeka ambassadors are riding along the cycle and running routes to assist in combating crime and protecting training Ironman athletes.” “Homegrown heroes inspire others to take part. It won’t be long before we can boast a black Ironman Champion.” “We are going to make such a success of this that Ironman will beg us to host again and again.” “We are the first African country to host a world Ironman Championships and ‘Molo’ will become synonymous with Nelson Mandela Bay and Ironman.”
#1 Schools Triathlon development clinics
To kick off the Molo Festival of Triathlon are 3 sport development clinics for the young ones aged 10 – 14. These events will happen in Uitenhage on the 28th July, Motherwell Peace Park on the 4th of August and Walmer Sports Grounds on the 18th of August. Come and see how we introduce the young ones to the sport of Triathlon and preparing them as future champions.
More info | http://www.molomandelabay.com/schools-triathlon.html
#2 The Championship SWIM race
On the 11th of August you get to swim the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 world championship 2018 course at Kings Beach. Yes you get to swim the 1.9km course and who knows you might set the world record! That’s not all as plenty other beachside events are available for the whole family.
Entries here: http://www.molomandelabay.com/champion-swim-race.html
#3 The Hobie Beach Cultural Village
Molo Nelson Mandela Bay, why not pop by Hobie beach and be mesmerised by the unique sounds and art of the Easter Cape as we showcase our rich culture to the world. Arts, Crafts, Music and Dance from the 23rd of August to the 3rd of September.
#4 Spectator Zones / Fan Parks
If getting to race village at Hobie beach or getting close to the race course is trouble then don’t worry, the Municipality has setup Fan Parks in Uitenhage, Motherwell, Gelvandale and Walmer. Pop by to one and catch the action on big screens with lots of entertainment on stage.
Sites | http://www.molomandelabay.com/spectator-zones.html
#5 Finisher Shirt Friday
Here in the Bay we say every Friday is Finisher Shirt Friday. Yes we give you permission to go to work wearing your proud finisher or event t-shirt. Be it a 5km Park Run, Fun Walk, Mountain Bike race, Cycle Race, Ocean Swim, Pool Swim, Half Marathon or Ultra – put it on and take a photo to share with Hashtag #molofinishershirtfriday
The Molo Festival of Triathlon is sure to get all of us involved as we host the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 world championship 2018 on Saturday the 1st (ladies race) and Sunday the 2nd (men’s race) of September.
The Molo Festival of Triathlon is presented by the Mandela Bay Development Agency on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
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