Dartmouth Triathlon
Sun 7 Jun 2026 Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Triathlon

Swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands, then take a scenic coastal bike route featuring Devon's flattest road, then run by a stream. Plus chance to camp on the beach!

2 races

  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • #1 of 2
Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth

Standard

07:00

Age 15 & over

£80

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling + 2134 ft ascent
  • 10 km road running + 456 ft ascent
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • #2 of 2
Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth

Sprint

07:00

Age 15 & over

£65-£90

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 20 km road cycling + 1067 ft ascent
  • 5 km road running + 228 ft ascent

Event overview

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. 

You could also take part in the Dartmouth Open Water Swim on Saturday evening.

There’s also the rare chance to camp on the beach for an additional charge.

Numbers are strictly limited to a total of 320 entries and this event sells out well in advance!

Event video

Event community

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Event details

  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams

  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Showers
  • Toilets

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.

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

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.

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

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • #1 of 2
Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth
Standard

07:00

Age 15 & over

£80

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling + 2134 ft ascent
  • 10 km road running + 456 ft ascent
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • #2 of 2
Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth
Sprint

07:00

Age 15 & over

£65-£90

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 20 km road cycling + 1067 ft ascent
  • 5 km road running + 228 ft ascent