Triathlon

The super successful Saturday morning beach triathlons is one to add to your list!

Now a series of 4 events over the summer 2025 season.

Sprint and Super Sprint distances.

Perfect for novices looking for their first triathlon and great for athletes wanting to keep sharp mid-season.

2025 Dates:

Saturday 8th June

Saturday 6th July

Saturday 10th August

Saturday 6th September

Distances and prices (plus online entry fee):

  • £50. Super Sprint 375m swim, 11.7km bike, 2.5km run

  • £60. Sprint 750m swim, 23.4km bike, 5km run

  • Plus £5 enter on the day (limited spaces)

  • medal included

NEW! Schedule:

  • 05:15 - Transition and registration opens (please do not arrive before this time)

  • 06:45 - Registration shuts. Don’t be late!

  • 06:50 - Mandatory race briefing - on the beach.

  • 07:00 - Start for both distances   

  • 10:00 - Triathlon cut off

Whats included:

  • Great beach location     

  • Water safety cover         

  • Chip timing

  • Water station in transition and on the run course     

  • Toilets


Location:

Hengistbury Head, NR Southbourne, Dorset.

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Course:

The event takes place on the beautiful sandy beach area just to the East of Southbourne. Swimmers can expect a couple of waves if the surf is up!  The trendy beach area of Southbourne is just a short walk away for a post-race coffee and breakfast.

Transition:

The transition area is in a corner of the large car park on hard standing. (Same area as registration)

Swim:

It is a 375m swim lap that is done once for the super sprint (375m) and twice for the sprint (750m). Click for MAP

Bike:

Turn left out of the car park, up and along the Overcliff drive to Boscombe. Turn at the roundabout and return to Hengistbury Head. For the super sprint, it is 1 lap (11.7km) and for the sprint, it is 2 laps (23.4km).   Click for MAP

Run:

The run is as flat as a pancake and is along the seafront promenade. The Super Sprint is a 2.5km out and back and the Sprint is a 5km out and back. The 1st circa 350 meters is on the beach before the promenade and the finish is on the beach. Click for MAP

Pre-Event Information Pack:

It is a condition of entry to this event that you participate according to the instructions in the event information pack (published below).