The FULL IRON DISTANCE African Championship starts with a 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim at Hobie Beach, a straightforward one-loop course in the Indian Ocean. Next up is the bike leg—a two-loop 180.2 km (112 mile) journey along Marine Drive and Settlers Highway. Riders get to soak in the coastal beauty and cultural vibes of Port Elizabeth while testing their endurance. The final stretch is a 42.2 km (26.2 mile) run through the city's core, from Hobie Beach to Perrot Avenue, Summerstrand, and ...