Events Calendar
Download our annual calendar of events in pdf format. Other key City events also included for information.
Event Logistics
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Sun 25th Jan: Come and TRI the wonderful sport of Swim-Bike-Run as we launch the inaugural GQTri at Hobie Beach. This year's event will include the NMB Triathlon Championships.
Enter NowSunday 1st Feb: A fun family Swim/Run event which sees teams and individuals racing between the 4 beaches of Port Elizabeth. Swim from Pollok Beach to Hobie Beach Humewood to Kings Beach and then Run back to Pollok Beach.
STARTS 5th October 2025 - Africa's largest family beach series offering a choose of no fewer than 7 family friendly events on a monthly basis (Sunday mornings) between October and March in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Join us and take part in either a 400m, 1km, 2km or 3km Ocean Swim, 5km Beach Run, 5km Beach Walk or the Kids 1km Beach Run at PE's premier Hobie Beach, starting a 9am.
Sunday 22nd February 2026 - a locally owned half triathlon distance Individual and Team race comprising 2km Swim | 90km Cycle | 21km Run for the People, Fun & Affordable. Also shorter distances with 60km and 30km cycle options as well as Aquabike.
Saturday 14th March 2026 | Africa's ultimate Indian Ocean swim - a 5km sea swim from Pollok Beach to the nautical bell buoy and back in some of the most difficult ocean currents.
Saturday 2nd May | The Provincial Duathlon Championships - NMB University
10 May 2026 - Step into summer with the brand-new Summer Trail Series, set against the breathtaking backdrop of 3Rivers Trails, Crossways. Designed for runners of all levels, this series blends scenic routes, vibrant summer energy, and the thrill of trail running into one unforgettable experience!
Sunday 31st May | Join us at Crossways / 3 River Trails for a fun and exciting trail runs in support of Milk Producers Organisation (MPO).
Current Events
Sun 25th Jan: Come and TRI the wonderful sport of Swim-Bike-Run as we launch the inaugural GQTri at Hobie Beach. This year's event will include the NMB Triathlon Championships.
Sunday 1st Feb: A fun family Swim/Run event which sees teams and individuals racing between the 4 beaches of Port Elizabeth. Swim from Pollok Beach to Hobie Beach Humewood to Kings Beach and then Run back to Pollok Beach.
STARTS 5th October 2025 - Africa's largest family beach series offering a choose of no fewer than 7 family friendly events on a monthly basis (Sunday mornings) between October and March in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Join us and take part in either a 400m, 1km, 2km or 3km Ocean Swim, 5km Beach Run, 5km Beach Walk or the Kids 1km Beach Run at PE's premier Hobie Beach, starting a 9am.
Sunday 22nd February 2026 - a locally owned half triathlon distance Individual and Team race comprising 2km Swim | 90km Cycle | 21km Run for the People, Fun & Affordable. Also shorter distances with 60km and 30km cycle options as well as Aquabike.
Saturday 14th March 2026 | Africa's ultimate Indian Ocean swim - a 5km sea swim from Pollok Beach to the nautical bell buoy and back in some of the most difficult ocean currents.
Saturday 2nd May | The Provincial Duathlon Championships - NMB University
10 May 2026 - Step into summer with the brand-new Summer Trail Series, set against the breathtaking backdrop of 3Rivers Trails, Crossways. Designed for runners of all levels, this series blends scenic routes, vibrant summer energy, and the thrill of trail running into one unforgettable experience!
Sunday 31st May | Join us at Crossways / 3 River Trails for a fun and exciting trail runs in support of Milk Producers Organisation (MPO).
2025 Swimming SA National Open Water Champs hosted at Marina Martinique, Jeffrey's Bay on from the 7th - 9th March 2025.
9th Aug | Paint the City Pink with our Ladies 5km Run / Walk event to celebrate Women's Month and raise awareness for PinkDrive and local nominated charities.
Sun 6th Sep | Join us for a fun filled morning at The Coast to Craft 6km Fun Run/Walk starting at Something Good (Pollok Beach) and ending up at Bridge St Brewery (Lower Valley). Complimentary Coffee and Craft Beer included with entry.
Limited Hyundai Shuttle Service tickets are available for those wishing to park at BSB on the morning and shuttle to the start.
Sat 8th Nov: Take a step to support the international fight against Diabetes in this fun 5km walk/run with proceeds going to the Port Elizabeth branch of Diabetes South Africa. Join us at Something Good Roadhouse, Summerstrand
Tuesday 30th December | The Kool-a-Sun Marina Mile, offers a variety of open water swimming events in the idyllic setting of Marina Martinique, one of South Africa's premier open water swimming venues.
Zsports Events SA
We are the vibrant brand behind much of Nelson Mandela Bay's exciting sports scene. Zsports specialises in the production and management of sporting events for the whole community.
Committed to delivering high calibre entertaining sporting events offering high value experiences for our participants and spectators alike whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical activeness for the whole family.
As a community focused company we are able to ensure that all funding for events go towards ensuring sustainability and growth of the events. Through the many sporting events which Zsports is involved with we are able to offer our sponsors a fantastic return on their sponsorship investment.
Zsports offer event equipment for hire and also offer other events timing solutions.
Sport forms a critical component of SA’s social fabric and is recognised as one of the key pillars of nation building.
Whether one actively participates in or merely supports any sporting activity, the event provides an escape mechanism from some of the harsh realities of personal and societal life.
In areas afflicted by severe socioeconomic challenges, sports and other recreational undertakings have served as a healthy alternative, particularly to young people, assisting them in circumventing disreputable social activities such as substance abuse.
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