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Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa will makes its second appearancein (Buffalo City) East London on 23 January 2009. The event will be centered around the Orient Beach Complex.

Race day promises to be extremely exciting and we aim to make this triathlon as spectator friendly as possible. The course design will bring the athlete back to the start & finish area at Orient Beach 6 times so there will plenty of opportunity to cheer your favourites along and get into the spirit of the race.

We are preparing an entertainment program with traditional dancers, cheerleader, announcers, a kids program and lots of give-aways to keep the crowd entertained the whole day.

Ask me Info booth
An Info-point will be set up at Orient Beach and volunteers wearing an “Ask Me” T-shirt will be happy to help you and answer all your questions during the course of the race.

Road Access
Various roadswill be closed on race day from 5am and will start opening from 12:55pm onwards, depending on the status of the last athlete.RoadClosure maps will beavailable to download shortly.

Tip: A moment not to miss will be when the last athlete crosses the finish line. There will be streamers and confetti - and lots of cheers - as we bring them home before the final cut off. (Approximately 4:10pm).

Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa Expo

For lots of information and exciting displays get to the expo on 21st and 17th January.

Awards Ceremony: 7pm @ Merino Park

The Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 awards ceremony will take place at the Merino Park in Fitzpatrick Road at 7:00pm. Dinner will be served and during the course of the evening one will be able to view a video of race highlights and presentation of trophies to various winners. Tickets will be available at Registration.

We wish all spectators a lot of fun and a great time in East London.

Your Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Team