Ironman South Africa which takes place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa has moved the date of their race out one month. The triathlon which has taken place in the month of March since 2005 has possibly been moved permanently to the month of April based on their reasoning. The race date for the 2008 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa will Sunday, April 13, 2008. According to the statement on the race website, the reasoning for the move is to give everyone an extra month to train and to reduce the risk of strong winds on race day. The rumor is that the extra month to train is intended to attract more international triathletes from the Northern Hemisphere to the race.

Registration is currently open for the 2008 Ironman South Africa triathlon, check the race website for details. The cost for International athletes until the end of December 2007 will be €350 Euros. After that the cost will increase to € 400 Euros. Registration will close on March 10th, 2008. The 2008 race will have a total of 30 qualifying slots to the Ford Ironman World Championships race in Kona, Hawaii.

Endurance Sports Travel which provides travel packages to many Ironman races around the world currently has a chance for you to win an all expense paid trip to Ironman South Africa 2008. The package includes airfare, 6 nights accommodation, an entry into the race, transportation, daily breakfast and many more things. Visit their website to fill out an entry form for your chance to win.