TORPEDO CAPE
Sandy Bay to Clifton
OVERVIEW
An extraordinary SwimRun race at the foot of the Twelve Apostles and 7th Natural Wonder of the World. Twelve sections of swimming and running along this iconic coastline — from white-sand beaches to freezing Atlantic sea, a shipwreck, granite boulder fields, kelp forests, and Maidens Cove. This is the #wildlycool pinnacle of the Torpedo SwimRun African Series.
21 Feb 2027 (bad weather backup)
RACE SEGMENTS
12 legs · scroll →- Run 1
Sandy Ridge
Kronenzicht Ridge → Sandy Bay Beach
- Swim 2
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay Beach → Sandy Bay Rocks
- Run 3
Sandy Trail
Sandy Bay Rocks → Llandudno Rock-Jump
- Swim 4
Llandudno
Llandudno Rock-Jump → Llandudno Beach
- Run 5
12 Apostles
Llandudno Beach → Oudekraal Rocks
- Swim 6
Oudekraal
Oudekraal Rocks → Cosi Bay Beach
- Run 7
Bootlegger
Cosi Bay Beach → Beta Beach
- Swim 8
Bakoven
Beta Beach → Bakoven Beach
- Run 9
Tidal Pool
Bakoven Beach → Camps Bay Beach
- Swim 10
Camps Bay
Camps Bay Beach → Camps Bay Beach
- Run 11
Maidens Cove
Camps Bay Beach → Clifton Back Line Rocks
- Swim 12
Clifton
Clifton Back Line Rocks → Clifton 4th Beach
START WAVES
Cape starts in three waves, a few minutes apart, so the course doesn't get crowded. Pick the wave that suits how you race. Everyone checks in at Clifton 4 parking and takes the shuttle to the start.
Saturday, 20 February 2027
| Wave | Cap | Check-in | Shuttle leaves | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 1Pathfinders | Yellow cap | 05:50 | 06:20 | 07:00Sandy Bay |
| Wave 1Skins (starts with Pathfinders) | Gold cap | 05:50 | 06:20 | 07:00Sandy Bay |
| Wave 2Adventurers | White cap | 06:00 | 06:30 | 07:10Sandy Bay |
| Wave 3Racers | Black cap | 06:10 | 06:40 | 07:20Sandy Bay |
| CosyOwn start | Blue cap | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:45Tidal Beach |
What's included9 items
- Africa's 1st SwimRun across world-famous sites — Llandudno, Oudekraal, 12 Apostles, Camps Bay and Clifton
- Torpedo swim cap
- Premium bus to startline above Sandy Bay
- Full water and land safety
- 3 Energy points on route
- Complimentary race photographs
- A SwimRun bucket list experience
- The pinnacle red grade race in the Torpedo SwimRun African Series
- Finish line at Clifton 4th Beach
RequirementsMin age 18
- Team of two equally competent athletes who start and finish together, no more than 10m apart
- Compulsory gear: Wetsuit (short arms and legs permitted) + Running Shoes + Whistle
- All entrants must complete and pass an online Ocean Safety Test prior to racing
RACE PHOTOS
RACE WEEK
Registration DayThursday, 18 February 2027
Digital race briefing sent via email
Registration at Bootlegger, Green Point, 37 Main Road
— If unable to attend, race morning collection is available — email register@torpedoswimrun.com
— Any race questions — come chat to the crew at Bootlegger!
Race DaySaturday, 20 February 2027
Sunday, 21 February 2027 (bad weather backup)
Slow Batch (Yellow Caps)
Check-in at Clifton 4 parking
Shuttle departs Clifton 4 parking
Race starts — Sandy Bay Parking, Eustegia Way, Kronenzicht, Hout Bay
Medium Batch (White Caps)
Check-in at Clifton 4 parking
Shuttle departs Clifton 4 parking
Race starts — Sandy Bay Parking, Eustegia Way, Kronenzicht, Hout Bay
Fast Batch (Black Caps)
Check-in at Clifton 4 parking
Shuttle departs Clifton 4 parking
Race starts — Sandy Bay Parking, Eustegia Way, Kronenzicht, Hout Bay
Race Morning
—Compulsory for all athletes to complete safety check-in and shuttle departure at Clifton 4
—No private or direct drop-offs allowed at race start
—Arrive 30 minutes before your shuttle departure
—Show compulsory equipment and have race number written on hand
—Be ready in full SwimRun kit before boarding shuttles
Equipment
General Rules
- •All teams must start and finish with the same equipment
- •Teams picking up or dropping off equipment will be disqualified
- •Mandatory gear check before the start
Mandatory Equipment
Provided by Torpedo
- • Swim Cap
- • Race Bib
- • Timing Band
Bring Your Own
- • Whistle
- • Wetsuit
- • Running Shoes
Recommended Equipment
- • Goggles
- • Swimming hand paddles
- • SwimRun pull buoy
- • Extra swim cap or hoodie (helps with the cold)
- • Suntan lotion
- • Squirt anti-chafe lube
Not Allowed
- • Floatation larger than 100 cm x 60 cm
- • Any motorised equipment
- • Swim fins longer than 15 cm (measured from toe to end of fin)
Safety
General Safety Rules
- •You are responsible for your own safety — Torpedo is not raced in a controlled environment
- •Never start a swim you are not 100% sure you can finish
- •Both team members must stay together at all times — no more than 20m apart on land, no more than 10m apart during swimming
- •Athletes shall never move further than 10 metres from the trail
Race Organisation May Refuse to Continue If
- • Not equipped with specified compulsory equipment
- • Judged not capable due to fatigue or poor physical condition
Water Entry
Athletes must enter water feet first — diving is not allowed
Cut-Off Times2 checkpoints
Llandudno Penalty Box
The only optional swim run-around. If choosing to run around, follow footpath onto beach. Once at exit flag, crew holds you for 10 minutes. Both teammates must stay together — one cannot choose to run while other swims.
Prize Giving11:00
11:00 at Finish line, Clifton 4th
Award Categories
- • Cape Men's Teams (1st – 3rd)
- • Cape Women's Teams (1st – 3rd)
- • Cape Mixed Teams (1st – 3rd)
- • All Skins finishers (called up for photographs)
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Gear Provided
- —Torpedo swim cap
- —Torpedo race vest (to be returned)
- —Mobii timing chip (to be returned)
- —Emergency number wrist band
Optional Gear
- —Swimming hand paddles
- —SwimRun pull buoy
- —Team pull rope
- —Swim goggles
- —Fins (15cm permitted)
- —Extra cap
Hydration Points
- Hydro Point 1 — Top of Llandudno climb (Victoria Drive)
- Hydro Point 2 — Bootlegger coffee shop, Bakoven (Victoria Drive)
- Finish Line — Clifton 4th (PURA Hydration)