Minehead Triathlon

Timetable

• Full Race Briefing | Virtual – Delivered via pre event email video/documentation
• 08:00-09:30 | Athlete Registration
• 08:15-09:45 | Bike Racking
• 09:45 | Updates Briefing
• 10:00 | Wave 1 - General classification wave for seasoned triathletes (mass start) 
• 10:10 | High water
• 10:15 | Wave 2 - For novices and those new to open water/sea swim events (individual time-trial style start)
• Prize giving is 15 minutes after the last athlete finishes

The number of waves will be dependent on the number of entries.

Ability level

If you can confidently swim 100m, ride 25km and run 5-7km, that’s great. Get involved with some Go Tri events and pool-based novice and sprint triathlons over the summer. This will stand you in good stead for the Clevedon Triathlon.

Training

Training is strongly recommended. A managed acclimatisation swim the day before is on offer. You can also join the ‘mid-week warriors’ community group to help with your training.

Safety

Safety across the event will come in the form of kayakers for the swim section and appropriately positioned marshalls for the bike and run courses.

Event HQ

Channel Adventure
Warren Road
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5BG
UK

Parking

Please use the various public car parks along the seafront and around Minehead.

Refreshments

Dana’s food takeaway is situated next to our seafront Adventure Centre (adjacent to the event village) if you feel the need for well-deserved ‘Fish and Chips’ after the event. The burgers are pretty good too!

In the shadows of Exmoor National Park, this event features:

Summary

• 750 metre open water sea swim using a 2-lap ‘Aussie’ style exit course
• 20 kilometre fast undulating and scenic bike course
• 5 kilometre coastal run on mixed terrain with a ‘cheeky climb’ strata segment and a beach finish

Maps

Swim

Bike

Run

Fully waymarked course

Each section of the course will be appropriately way-marked so navigation is not required. Red Buoys mark the swim course, black arrows on yellow background mark the bike course and orange arrows on a white background mark the run course.

Maps taken from the Channel Events website.

Included

• Race pack
• Amazing route in a stunning setting
• Secure transition
• Accurate chip timing
• Warm atmosphere

Optional extras

• Minehead Triathlon medal £6
• T-shirts
• Professional photography - high resolution versions and prints will be available to buy with 100% of the sales profits going to Marlens to help them take care of the beautiful Marine Lake. 

Mandatory extra

If you are not a member of British Triathlon Federation, you will need to purchase a 'Race Pass' when you book.

Prizes

• Open Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• Female Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• Mixed Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Relay team

Teams of 2 or 3.

Entry fees

A great event that was well organised and marshalled. Communication prior to the triathlon was very clear, and the course was well marked with friendly marshals along the way. I’ll definitely be back for 2025! Josh M

First time volunteering as a marshal at a Triathlon Event. Wow, what an amazing day. The organisation from start to finish was outstanding. An awesome turnout of athletes of all abilities. Big crowds, great weather. Safety throughout was spot on. Thank you. Alistair C

This is the first event in my race calendar every year. I love the course, the location and the friendliness of the event. Thanks team. See you next year!:-) Claire E

Fantastic beach start swim format, with 2 laps and a run back to the start line in between. This kept the swim course safe inshore and great for spectators. Suitable for both experienced and beginner triathletes as there were 2 separate waves of a mass start, and a 5-second interval start. The bike course was an out-and-back course, which was easy to navigate. The run was flat apart from a section of trial running which included a challenging slope! Well-organised and friendly event. Martin J

Another great edition of the Minehead triathlon! Always a great vibe. It's a great combination of being a large enough event to have a great crowd and competitors, whilst remaining accessible. Steven G

Amazing throughout. Best company ever I feel so lucky to be a.part of this community and represent the tribe whether taking part in events or marshaling:) Luke J

First triathlon. Was nervous. All the pre race pack and pre events were so useful. Everyone was so helpful on the day from getting my race pack to racking my bike to the finishing line with the marshals help along the way. Really well organised Brilliant event Thank for making my first triathlon a brilliant experience. Got the bug for it now. Virginie M

Minehead Triathlon is not just another quick, flat sprint. This event is one of my favourites and I will be back next year. Tim F

Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Vince I

This event was a return to Triathlon for me after a long absence. From start to finish it was excellent. The organisers were brilliant ,as were all the marshalls. The event catered for all abilities and I would thoroughly recommend it. Paul S

Really like that there was a second wave for less competitive and new to triathlon participants. Joanna T

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