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.
2025 start times to be confirmed.
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The Eastbourne Triathlon is a great event for spectators, and participants are encouraged to bring friends and family along to watch you race. The location next to the beach is great for the whole family. This year the event will be bigger and better than ever featuring a full event village with a bar, food, ice-cream and various other vendors and stalls.
One of the most scenic and challenging sprint distance races in the country, Eastbourne Triathlon has once again been selected as a British Triathlon Team Qualifier. The 2023 Standard Distance race will be a qualifier for the 2024 European Championship Standard Distance Triathlon.
Western Lawns
King Edward's Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4EH
UK
Great food, great views, great times
Fabulous breakfasts, delicious coffees, relaxed lunches and heavenly dinners. Located directly on the beach, offering stunning views from all table inside and out. The perfect place to sip your favourite chilled wine or enjoy one of the spectacular dishes out on the deck.
More experienced duathletes and those looking to race a standard distance race for the first time.
Duathletes will take on an iconic route along the promenade then cycle out on closed-roads through the South Downs National Park via Beachy Head before returning to the iconic promenade for the final run before finishing on the Western Lawns.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall.
Best event I have entered - great location (race and town) super atmosphere, well organised, challenging....and all helped by wonderful weather. I was particularly impressed with the transition boxes... Thanks to all involved. John B
Serious value for money, a fantastic unique course and cleverly set up to include a friendly atmosphere. Great race! Chris G
Well organised, a great atmosphere and a beautiful course. Many thanks to all the enthusiastic marshals and helpers, and it’s a lovely touch to have your name printed on your number. Nice T shirt too! Jo D
A truly unique experience. So many marshalls to help and guide. Even enjoyed the challenging cycle. Weather was stunning. Thank you so much Eastbourne!! Annie S
Fantastic location, very well organised, brilliant atmosphere, stunning scenery. Brenhan H
What can I say, an amazing event, fabulous weather, great friendly crowd, you guys certainly know how to organise an event .. I would recommend this event to anyone .. this was my first ever event with these guys and I can honestly say it was the best by miles. Andrew G
Another fantastic Eastbourne Tri, the event gets better every year. Excellent event Village and great run in to the finish line. The bike course is great and a decent challenge with spectacular views, the run is flat and the locals were out to support all the athletes. I would definitely recommend Eastbourne Tri. Carl S
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