Sun 8 Jun 2025 Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Eastbourne Triathlon | Standard Aquathlon

Cycling not your thing? Experience a big day of swim-run multi sport from the famous seafront promenade and along the traffic-free route as part of the Eastbourne Triathlon weekend.

Charity places

Event overview

The beautiful seaside town of Eastbourne welcomes athletes back for the Eastbourne Triathlon!

Athletes of all abilities and experience levels from novice to elite can sign up to take on the challenge. Starting from the lifeguard’s beach, triathletes will take on an iconic route, swimming against the backdrop of the historic Eastbourne pier, cycling on closed roads through the South Downs National Park  and running on the iconic promenade to Holywell, before finishing on the Western Lawns.

One of the most scenic and challenging sprint distance races in the country, Eastbourne Triathlon has won many awards including the Triathlon England Event of the Year Award on two occasions.

Highlights

  • One of the biggest events in the triathlon calendar
  • An iconic seaside route with the historic pier as the backdrop
  • Cyclists enjoy closed roads through the South Downs National Park
  • Runners are treated to a flat and fast route along the promenade
  • Kick off triathlon season with a bang
  • Children's triathlons, swimming-only event, aquathlons and triathlons
  • Ideal for spectators - bring your family and friends along
  • Tri it for charity!

2025 start times to be confirmed.

Full event details including location, route and photo gallery are on the Standard Aquathlon listing.

Charity places

This charity has places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

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£42.50

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£350