Race Information
Pritt Ironkids is open to all children between the ages of 6 & 13 years and will give these young stars the opportunity to put their mark in the Aquathlon world! All children swim in their respective age groups, and the distances are as follows:
Distances
| 6 yrs / 7 yrs / 8 yrs / 9 yrs | 60m Swim + 1.2km Run |
| 10 yrs / 11 yrs / 12 yrs / 13yrs | 100m Swim + 2km Run |
Wave Start
All Children will start in waves.
Race Course
Athletes will swim in the pools of the MacArthurs Pool and Leisure Centre, then run along the walkway down to the red carpet of the real Ironman South Africa finish line to cross under the finisher arch and become a Pritt IronKid South Africa!
Rules and Regulations:
Swim:
- The swim will take place in a heated pool.
- No flippers or flotation devices (6 year olds may swim with flotation device only)
- Goggles are recommended
- No kicking / scratching / pulling / etc.
- Swim caps provided by Pritt, MUST be worn
Run:
- Running shoes are recommended as the run is done on concrete
- T-shirt provided MUST be worn by ALL participants
- Obey ALL instructions given by marshals and officials
PLEASE NOTE: Parents are NOT allowed to interfere with race officials or participants/children. If any interference occurs, officials may remove a child from the race at anytime.

