'Top 21 must-do' triathlon challenges (220 Triathlons) and shortlisted for Best Triathlon in the UK!
The courses feature the stunning headlands of Down End and Baggy Point, spectacular views over the ocean and beaches, farms and countryside.
Does your family have what it takes to be the best?
Following the success of the “Family Cup” competition, does your family have what it takes to be the best this year?
Simply enter a relay team made of family members – from siblings, parents and children to grandparents and you could take away the “stunning and savage” trophy. Will you be the family for this year?
Relay teams can be made up of teams of two or three people.
There are separate categories for women and open, and and mixed teams, as well as the “Family Cup” for those teams made up of members of the same family. There will be medals for the first, second and third teams in each category.
An online virtually hosted briefing takes place one week before the event. A recording will be made available. Every competitor who signs up is confirming they will confirm that they watch the race briefing and that they are fit enough to take on the event.
Putsborough Beach
Vention Lane
Croyde
Braunton
Devon
EX33 1LB
UK
The race starts at Putsborough Beach – EX33 1LB.
FREE transfer from Barnstaple train station.
This event is really keen to keep its carbon footprint to a minimum. There is a free return transfer if you are arriving into Barnstaple by train on Saturday and heading back on Sunday afternoon.
Parking is at Putsborough Beach.
It is a large independently run car park directly next to the transition area and currently charges £12 per car per day (please car share where possible). Free parking for season pass holders.
There are lots of B&B, hotel and campsite options available in Croyde and the surrounding area. Both Croyde and Woolacombe are nearby and are awash with accommodation and camp site.
The world famous Thatch Pub from Croyde will be serving hearty, good sized bacon or sausage or veggie sausage baps – simple and quick served in a napkin. This will be on site serving up tasty sourdough slices piled with delicious and nutritious flavoured hummus, roasted veg, nuts and seeds, they will also have their loved hearty vegan bowls.
Nourish will be offering delicious smoothies to fuel, recharge or simply enjoy, the perfect blend of taste and nutrition. As well as sweet treats, including vegan and gluten-free, savoury snacks, protein bars and powder, electrolytes, muscle rub and plenty of positivity and encouragement!
As for coffee there's Justin from 51 Degrees North, serving filter coffee from beans he roasts and grinds himself. Best coffee in Braunton by miles! If you want to queue for a cappuccino or a latte our fave coffee truck Maggie’s are bringing a touch of Italian class with them. Both will have a range of cakes and cookies.
Since 2019, this event has focused on reducing its carbon footprint.
With increasing recognition of the environmental challenges being faced, this event first teamed up with The Pickwell Foundation and Plastic Free North Devon in 2018 to encourage greater consideration for the environment as an event, and for the competitors taking part.
After the success of making Croyde Ocean Triathlon the first plastic free event in the UK in 2018, it has since focused on reducing the carbon footprint of the event.
Now, the event is owned by environmental charity Plastic Free North Devon and is working hard to make this event the most sustainable sports event in the UK.
The event is going cupless so pack your reusable coffee cup!
The Croyde Ocean Triathlon is an amazing event. With stunning views and beautiful coastline BUT it is tough, the swim starts way down the beach with 4-50 people waves, so the swim wasn’t too busy and you have to swim 1.5K back to the beach entry, then there is a 750m run UP A HILL, I took my wetsuit off for this and carried it. Transition was good, plenty of room. The bike was 40 tough K with a lot of climbing but it's out and back, so the way back was nice (er) ... This is the reason I came back for a second year, it's 12K of coast path, a bit of beach and a lot of stunning views, so stunning, so hard and so rewarding. All in all this event is my favourite race to date, but if you’re new to this game, maybe not this one for your first, or you may never want to see a pair of trainers again. Kit D
