Novice
Sun 5 Oct 2025 Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Autumn | Novice

A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.

  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Novice

09:40

Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2025

£26

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running

Overview

A full range of triathlon distances at the excellent facilities at Torbay Velopark.

Suitable for all abilities over the age of 5, the option to take advantage of the newly refurbished pool, along with a smooth tarmac lapped cycle course and parkland run, make for a wonderful day of multisport events. BTF affiliated, with superb event organisation and a great medal at the finish, make this a wonderful choice for all ages of triathlete.

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This event is part of Torbay Triathlon Autumn.

Event video

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Average fitness
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat optional

  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Torbay Velopark
Penwill Way
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 5JR
UK

Route

  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Multiple laps
  • No headphones
  • Traffic free
  • Way markers

  • Plastic-free event
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

Sportiva Events is doing its best to minimise the environmental impact of this event. Here are a few of their 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.

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

  • Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2025
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Fees to be confirmed.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£26.00

Thanks for providing such a well organised and marshalled event. It was our first and we will most definitely be back. Joanne Griffiths

Other races at event

  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #1 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Sprint

13:30

Age 15 & over

£36-£42

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 19.5 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #2 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Super Sprint

09:40

Age 15 & over

£28

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #3 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Tristar 3

09:30

Age 13-14

£23-£24

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 7.5 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #4 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Tristar 2

10:10

Age 11-12

£23-£24

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 6 km road cycling
  • 1.8 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #5 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Tristar 1

10:50

Age 9-10

£23-£24

  • 150 m pool swimming
  • 3 km road cycling
  • 1.3 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #6 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

TriStar Start

11:20

Age 8 & over

£18-£19

  • 50 m pool swimming
  • 1.5 km road cycling
  • 650 m multi terrain running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #7 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Mini Triathlon

11:45

Age 5-7

£19

  • 25 m pool swimming
  • 1.5 km road cycling
  • 650 m multi terrain running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #8 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Novice Kids 9-10

11:15

Age 9-10

£19

  • 50 m pool swimming
  • 1.5 km road cycling
  • 650 m multi terrain running
  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #9 of 10
Torbay Velopark, Paignton

Novice Kids 11-14

10:00

Age 11-14

£24

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 6 km road cycling
  • 1.9 km multi terrain running
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