Tri Together. Anywhere.
Join South Africa’s first virtual triathlon league built for real athletes, real progress, and real community.
What is virtualtri?
Swim. Bike. Run. Belong
VirtualTri is an app-based triathlon league that brings real-world racing into your everyday life.Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned triathlete, you’ll complete virtual races on your own time — with results, rankings, and XP progression to keep you motivated.
Virtual - Fully remote racing.
Turn your training into a game.
How It Works:
Sign up & download the app.
Complete onboarding questionnaire.
Get assigned to a division.
Choose your distance each week.
Complete a Swim, Bike & Run between Fri & Sun.
Log your times.
Get race results & Series leaderboard points.
Virtual…
But Real
Submit your triathlon results from wherever you are. No special equipment required.Compete against others with similar experience & fitness level. Get fit in a fun way, as part of a likeminded community.
Use your smart watch, fitness app, or gym equipment.
Receive real medals, digital badges, and leaderboard placement.
Compete solo — but never alone.
You train. We track. Together, we tri.
League Structure
& Seasons
The league aims to run across 4 seasons per year — each with 8 weekly events.You earn points per race, and your leaderboard score grows each week.Receive weekly results per race, as well as leaderboard updates and season titles!
How to compete:
Choose between 2 race distances weekly.
Complete a Swim, Bike & Run between Friday & Sunday.
In any order, as your time allows. No need to be completed continuously.
Submit your results on the app by latest Monday morning.
Results get verified, and points assigned.
Leaderboard updates on Tuesday…on the app & social media for extra bragging rights!
REAL-WORLD RESULTS.
REAL-TIME COMPETITION.
YOUR RACE. YOUR PACE.
Requirements & Equipment
Swim:
Open water / swimming pool.
Smartwatch / lap counter & stopwatch.
Bike:
Bicycle with bike computer / smartwatch / Strava.
Stationary bike (gym bikes allowed).
Run:
Smartwatch / Strava app.
Treadmill running / walking allowed.
Logging results:
Smartphone / PC
Scoring & bonus points
Earn points per race.
Overall leaderboard scoring calculated automatically.
Leaderboard points update weekly, allowing you to track your progress and chase your nearest opponents!
Bonus points:
We offer opportunities for you to pickup bonus points based on placement, personal performance, and even using in-person races to complete your mileage.
Experience
points (xp)
Your XP is calculated at the start of each season.This is your experience level, and will determine the division you will compete in.
XP 0–39: Social League
XP 40–99: Elite League
Rookie league coming soon!
The beauty of the XP system: you are entered into a league that suits YOUR ability. This ensures that you are constantly pushed, and can track your progress against other participants of similar ability!
About us
Who We Are.
VirtualTri is South Africa’s first dedicated virtual triathlon league.We were created to meet the needs of busy professionals, beginner athletes, and experienced triathletes looking for flexible, competitive, and community-driven racing options — no matter where they are.We bring triathlon to you.Whether you swim in your gym pool, ride on your indoor trainer, or run your local streets, you can compete in structured events, earn medals & digital badges, and be part of something bigger.
Our Founder
VirtualTri was created by a South African doctor, coach, and athlete who understands the challenges of balancing life, work, and training.With a passion for disease prevention, performance, and participation, she launched this league to empower others to pursue health through community-based sport — virtually and in real life.
Goals of the League
Dive In. Saddle Up. Lace Up.
Motivate consistent racing and training
Introduce newbies to triathlon
Build a community of like-minded people
Encourage real-world racing participation
Offer a fun and effective approach to health improvement
VirtualTri gives you the flexibility to race on your own schedule — but with the motivation, accountability, and excitement of a real-world league.Whether you’re training for your first triathlon or trying to stay race-ready year-round, we’ve got your back.
How to join
Sign up. Show up. Smash it.
VirtualTri will be starting soon!Click on the button below if you are interested in joining the waiting list, or helping us test our first season!
