Triathlon

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

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 10th August

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).