Dartmouth Triathlon | Sprint

Event HQ

Blackpool Sands
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 0RG
UK

Camping

There is the rare opportunity to camp at Blackpool Sands on Saturday Night. You can add camping places to your event booking or book nearer the time. Blackpool Sands is one of Devon's loveliest beaches. The fine gravel is also great to camp on.

You start with a stunning swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands. Then it’s onto the bike for the scenic out and back ride via Slapton, which features Devon’s flattest road. You finish with an out & back run up the picturesque Blackpool Valley Road following a stream gently rising up to the turn. By creating a second ‘bike drop’ transition on the other side of the A379 we are able to eliminate the road crossing from the run and also have a left turn back into transition.

Wetsuits

The triathlon swim normally requires a wetsuit as the water temperature is likely to be around 14C.

This event is doing its best to minimise its environmental impact of this event. Here are a few of its initiatives:

Sustainability

• Trees not tees

  For all events which include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees

• Avoid single-use plastics

  New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.

• Optional medals

  Lots of competitors are not interested in finishers' medals so they are now optional. A £2 charity donation is made for every medal not selected.

• Swim hats on request

  Swim hats are provided for open water swimming events as they help the water safety teams keep track of swimmers. However for all pool events, swim hats are now on request to reduce wastage.

• Reuseable zip ties and recycling

  Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.

• Reducing car use

  At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.

Included

• Finishers medals for all
• Podium medals for winners
• Free event photographs by professional photographer
• Free silicone swim hats
• Personalised race number
• Camping on the beach available at an additional cost
• Secure transition
• Numbered racking
• Toilets
• Public liability insurance
• Professional chip timing
• British Triathlon permit

Relay

• Teams of 2 or 3

Entry fees

This was my first ever triathlon and it was truly fantastic. We camped on the beach the night before which was a lovely opportunity and so nice to wake up to the sound of the waves. The event was well organised and the staff were happy to answer all of my questions. The track was well sign posted and there were marshals at key points throughout. The cycle was hillier than I thought but not impossible, a great challenge. I will 100% be looking out for more Sportiva Events soon! Erin M

It was the second time I did the event, and I am coming back next year again. The place is spectacular, the sea is calm and great for poor swimmers like me. A nice T-shirt for finishers. Andrea S

This is a very well-organised event that has improved each year. The views are stunning and the quiet lane that you run along is shady and well-chosen. The marshalls are always supportive and there are plenty of them. I never hesitated to enter this one and will be there again in 2025! Tess I

Loved this event. The whole setup was great, from the lovely location for the event to the whole organisation and friendly support staff. Sam O

Great event, a beautiful route, friendly staff, and easy check-in! Slightly awkward with spectators blocking the road in transition 2 but Marshalls did a great job of moving them along! Harriet L

As a first time triathlete you couldn't ask for a better introduction to sprint triathlon. Beautiful location, a fantastic course and amazing helpful staff who patiently answered all my little questions with heaps of encouragement and patience. Sarah A

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