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for Nelson Mandela Bay, with a host of tourists focking to the city either as athletes or as part of their travelling entourages. The hospitality industry in particular thrives during the event, with athletes and their families booking their accommodation well in advance.

With the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa forming the main event over the weekend, the event will involve the entire family, with a full weekend of events that will suit everyone. Nelson Mandela Bay’s second Iron Girl South Africa Fun Run takes place on Friday, 20 April 2012 with numbers expected to rise above the 700 mark. This event is a 10 km fun run along Katie’s Walk and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle in women of all ftness levels. Athletes compete either individually or as part of a mother-daughter team. Visit www.irongirl.co.za for more information.

On Saturday, 21 April the action will kick off with the Vodacom Corporate Triathlon Challenge which is 10% of the full Ironman, meaning the athletes swim 380 m, bike 18 km and run 4.2 km. This challenge can be completed as part of a corporate or school team or as an individual completing all three legs. This immensely popular event attracts around 1 500 athletes each year and is one of the most sought-after corporate events in the country. Visit www.corporatechallenge.co.za for more information.

The world’s biggest IronKids event, the Pritt IronKids, take place on Saturday afternoon on 21 April, from the McArthur’s Pool and Leisure Centre and fnish on the very same fnish line that their Ironman heroes and heroines will cross the next day. One thousand kids will be in for the time of their lives in this aquathon, which consists of swimming and running components. The kids in the 6 – 9 age category swim 60 m and run 1.2 km while those in the 10 – 13 age category swim 100m and run 2km. Visit www.ironkids.co.za for more information.

Entries for all these spectacular events are open so get online and enter now to be part of the fun and excitement of the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa race weekend!

NelsonMandelaBaycanget ready for aweekendof top-notch race action and tons of fun and excitement as the eighth Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa looms! Visit www.ironmansouthafrica.co.za for all your event information.

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