Prepare for the Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 Durban 2026 with Embark

Our training officially begins in the new year, but why wait? Join us now and start your journey strong—so you’ll be ready to hit the ground swimming-biking-running when the new year arrives!

The race takes place on June 7th, giving us plenty of time to build gradually, develop consistency, and get race-ready together. Our group training is designed to keep you motivated, accountable, and on track every step of the way.

🌍 Training Locations

In Cape Town, we have training groups on the Atlantic Seaboard and Southern Suburbs, and in Johannesburg, Jozi North.

You can join the full program that includes the progressive build to the race and includes all the group training sessions and member discounts. R799/m

New for this season — our Country Membership! Perfect for athletes outside our group training areas, it allows you to follow the full Embark program remotely, stay connected through our communication groups, and join us at the big races. R499/m

The social program allows you come to all the group training sessions, there is just no program to follow (this helps if you are self coached or already have a coach and want a group or community to do longer rides, open water swims with etc) R550/m

Then, the option for a personalised programs and coach interaction, feedback and analysis. This is R1299/m and if you want the addition of the group sessions its R1500/m.

🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃 The Race: IRONMAN 70.3 Durban

1.9 km sea swim • 90 km bike • 21.1 km run

Whether you’ve already entered or are still deciding, now is the time to start training.
If you can currently swim around 300m, ride 30 km on the road, and run  5kms, then you’re ready to join our group program. Not quite there yet? No problem! Join our build-up group to reach this level with the guidance and motivation you need.

🧭 How the Training Works

Embark has been helping first-timers and experienced athletes achieve their IRONMAN 70.3 dreams for over 15 years. We know what it takes to get you across that finish line — and we’ll make sure you enjoy the journey too.

You can choose between:

• Group Training Programs, or
• Personalised Coaching Programs (all delivered via TrainingPeaks)

Each program outlines both individual and group sessions for the week.
Group training keeps you consistent, adds healthy competition, and gives you access to coached sessions, where our qualified coaches guide your progress and help correct technique before bad habits form.

💪 Why Train with Embark?

Training with Embark offers so much more than just a program:

• Boosts motivation and consistency
• Encourages healthy competition and steady progression
• Coached sessions mean expert support and guidance are always on hand
• Group training improves safety and helps establish a routine
• You’ll always find someone to push you — whether it’s in the pool, on the bike, or on the run

Plus, Embark members enjoy exclusive partner discounts with New Balance, Run Store, Sailfish, Biogen, and East City Cycles.

🏁 Building Towards Race Day

In the lead-up to Durban 70.3, we’ll take part in a variety of build-up events — including local triathlons, running races, cycling races and sea/dam swims. You’ll also experience brick sessions (back to back discipline workouts), so you’ll arrive at race day fully prepared and confident.

Through this journey, you’ll grow from a regular athlete into a confident triathlete, ready to take on challenges you never thought possible.

🚀 Ready to Embark?

Interested in joining our IRONMAN 70.3 Durban 2025 program or want to learn more about our other training groups?

👉 Contact us or register here to start your journey with Embark.