What are the distances?

A 750m swim, a 20km bike (about 200m of climb), and a 5km run (about 30m of climb).

How much does it cost?

Early Bird until 22nd December: KES 2,500 for an individual and KES 3,500 per team of 2 or 3. From 23rd to 26th December: KES 5,000 for an individual and KES 6,000 per team. A branded cotton t-shirt is KES 1,500 if ordered before 22nd December.

Can I enter as a team?

Yes. Teams of 2 or 3 share the swim, bike, and run. The fee is per team, not per person.

Can I register on the day?

No. There is no registration on the day, so register and pay in advance.

Is there an age limit?

The minimum age is 8 years. Participants under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the route, and under-11s must have an adult ride with them on the bike leg.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

Yes. A securely fastened helmet is mandatory on the bike, and riding without one results in disqualification.

What are the checkpoint stickers for?

There are 3 checkpoints on the bike (stickers go on your helmet) and 1 on the run (sticker goes on your race plate). Organisers may ask to see them at the finish to check timings, so keep them.

Pay via M-Pesa Paybill 4061611, Account: TRI followed by the entrant's name. If you make multiple payments, add all the M-Pesa references on the registration form.

Triathlon

The Vipingo Ridge Triathlon

Sunday, 27 December 2026

8:00 AM (Mass Start)

Run 5k | Swim | Bike

About: Every December, Vipingo Ridge invites budding athletes to try its sprint triathlon. A 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, set around a marine reserve, a unique landscape and …more

About: Every December, Vipingo Ridge invites budding athletes to try its sprint triathlon. A 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, set around a marine reserve, a unique landscape and stunning routes. Enter as an individual or as a team of 2 or 3.

Vipingo Ridge Beach Club, Vipingo, Kuruwitu Beach, Kilifi County

8:00 AM (Mass Start)

Run 5km→Swim→Bike · Calculate pace

Run: 30m climb

KES 2,500 (Individual, Early Bird)→KES 3,500 per team (Early Bird)→KES 5,000 (Individual, Late)→KES 6,000 per team (Late)

Vipingo Ridge

+254 115 704 162 (Activities Office)→info@vipingoridge.com

www.vipingoridge.com/triathlon

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Or pay via:M-Pesa Paybill 4061611, Account: TRI and name of entrant

There is no registration on the day. Early Bird pricing and t-shirt orders close on 22nd December 2026; late entries are accepted from 23rd to 26th December. Minimum age is 8 years, and participants under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the route. If you make multiple payments, add all the M-Pesa references to the form.

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Train at or near goal pace. Practice your race nutrition and, if you can, get a long session in on similar terrain.

Event Highlights

A sprint triathlon of 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run, held every December at Vipingo Ridge

Enter solo or as a team of 2 or 3, so you can tackle one leg and share the rest

Beginner-friendly format, with a minimum age of 8 and an adult companion required for under-11s

Set around a marine reserve with a unique landscape and stunning routes

Bike checkpoints, a run checkpoint, and a briefing before the mass start keep the event structured and safe

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Individual - Early Bird One person completing the swim, bike, and run. Available until 22nd December 2026.	KES 2,500	Available
Team of 2 or 3 - Early Bird Price per team. Team members share the swim, bike, and run. Available until 22nd December 2026.	KES 3,500	Available
Individual - Late Entry (Race Only) One person completing the swim, bike, and run. Available from 23rd to 26th December 2026. Event t-shirt can no longer be ordered.	KES 5,000	Available
Team of 2 or 3 - Late Entry (Race Only) Price per team. Available from 23rd to 26th December 2026. Event t-shirt can no longer be ordered.	KES 6,000	Available

Optional Add-Ons

Cotton Branded T-Shirt (order before 22nd December)

KES 1,500

Race Distances

Run 5km

Swim

Bike

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What to Bring

Bike in good working condition: check tyre pressure, brakes, gears, and chain

Properly fitting helmet (mandatory on the bike), plus cycling shoes and gloves if used

Basic repair kit: tyre levers, spare tubes, multi-tool, and mini-pump

A plan for transporting your bike to the venue

All M-Pesa references if you make more than one payment

Event Schedule

This is a provisional outline programme and may change.

6:45 AMBike Collection and ChecksVipingo Ridge Beach Club

7:00 AMSign On

7:35 AMBriefing

8:00 AMMass Start

11:00 AMLunch (from)

12:00 PMPrize Giving

Course Details

The course has three legs. The swim is 750m. The bike is 20km with about 200m of climb, and the run is 5km with about 30m of climb. On the bike, a securely fastened helmet is mandatory and riding without one means disqualification. Follow all traffic rules on public roads: keep left, signal turns, and yield where needed. At the two main road crossings you must wait for the police officers to signal you across. Outside assistance is not allowed during the bike leg, and there are 3 bike checkpoints where you must stop and collect a sticker on your helmet. On the run, follow the course markings and instructions from officials and volunteers. Only participants may accompany runners, except an adult with an under-11. There is 1 run checkpoint where you collect a sticker on your race plate. Keep all checkpoint stickers, as organisers may ask to see them at the end to verify timings.

Getting There

Vipingo Ridge Beach Club is at Kuruwitu Beach, Vipingo, in Kilifi County. From Mombasa CBD it is about 43.4km, roughly 1 hour 37 minutes via the B8. From Kilifi it is about 25.9km, around 38 minutes via the B8, turning left near Tewa Junction and following the signs to the beach club. Nairobi-based participants usually fly into Mombasa or Malindi (or take an SGR train to Mombasa) and drive the rest.

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