Yes … its nearly time for the 2025 BONAQUA AFRICA TRIATHLON CUP & MULTISPORT FESTIVAL which will be held once again at the beautiful Troutbeck Inn Resort on SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 2025.
We are thrilled to have Schweppes Zimbabwe and the Bonaqua Still Water brand (bottled by Coca-Cola) as our title sponsors as well as the most fantastic sponsor group – Cimas iGo, Ecocash, Simbisa Brands, CFAO Mobility Zimbabwe, MCM Legal, Rooneys, Toyota Zimbabwe, African Sun Hotels and Troutbeck Inn Resort on board once again. We also welcome the return of our event partners – Safeguard Zimbabwe and Evolution Insurance – without the support of our sponsors and partners this event simply would not happen, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
The 2025 event will be an absolutely JAM PACKED MULTISPORT FESTIVAL with a wide variety of events on the program and there is definitely something for EVERYONE to take part in –
Africa Triathlon Cup
Africa Triathlon Junior Cup
Zimbabwe National Triathlon Championships
Non-Championship triathlon events for Age Group athletes and our stars of the future can compete in the Youth Mini Triathlon or Youth Mini Duathlon events
iGo Corporate Triathlon and Duathlon Challenges
Aquabike
Aquathlon – schools and teams most welcome !!!
Duathlon
MTB and Off-Road Triathlon
Open Water Swim
Trail Run
We look forward to welcoming all the Elite and Junior Elite athletes from around the world – this is an absolute MUST DO EVENT !! In conjunction with Triathlon South Africa and Namibia Triathlon Federation, we have introduced a “Tripartite Series” whereby the top Elite Male and Female athletes who compete at all 3 Southern African events and accumulate the highest points will stand a chance to win BONUS PRIZE MONEY.
Zimbabwe will be hopefully be represented by our very own Andie Kuipers who has had a great 2024 season and is planning her 2025 race schedule so that she can return home and compete on home ground.
We will have an exciting line up in the Africa Triathlon Junior Africa Cup event – we know we can count on all the Zimbabweans to give massive support to all of our Juniors who will be racing.
ONLINE ENTRIES ARE OPEN !!! All the Event information and details can be viewed on this website – look under the Troutbeck 2025 home page tab for all the dropdowns !!!
In addition, the EVENT ENTRIES PAGES are open so get over to https://www.zimtri.org/events-and-entries/ and submit your entry NOW.
ALL LOCAL ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY so don’t delay, enter now !!
Updates and reminders will be sent out by email and on social media over the next few weeks – so if you haven’t booked accommodation – DO IT NOW !!! The Blue Swallow Timeshares and the hotel are already fully booked so keep looking out for cottages and lodges that are available for the event weekend.
We certainly look forward to seeing you all at this fantastic “must do” event 😊 If you have any queries or need assistance, contact the LOC Administrator on mobile/whatsapp 0772 410344 or send an email to troutbecktri-loc@zimtri.org or carol.pakenham47@gmail.com
