Eastbourne Triathlon
Experience the beauty of the South Downs coast. Swim against the backdrop of Eastbourne's historic pier, cycle on fully closed roads over the famous Beachy Head Road and run along the iconic seaside.
8 races
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.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Traders at event
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bar
- Cafe
- Coast
- Music
- Paid parking
- Toilets
- Urban
Sustainability
- Plastic-free event
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
Charity places
Charity places are also available in this event. Secure your place now with one of our charity partners.
Get charity placeRaces at event
- Sun 8 Jun
- #1 of 8
Novice Super Sprint
08:00
Age 15 & over
£70
- 400 m sea swimming
- 9 km road cycling
- 2.4 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- #2 of 8
Youth Super Sprint
08:00
Age 15-16
£55
- 400 m pool swimming
- 9 km road cycling
- 2.4 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- #3 of 8
Sprint
09:30
Age 17 & over
£90-£130
- 750 m sea swimming
- 18.3 km road cycling
- 5 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- #4 of 8
Standard
08:30
Age 17 & over
£120-£160
- 1.5 km pool swimming
- 36.6 km road cycling
- 10 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- #6 of 8
Sprint Aquathlon
09:30
Age 17 & over
£70
- 750 m sea swimming
- 5 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- #7 of 8
Standard Aquathlon
08:30
Age 17 & over
£85
- 1500 m sea swimming
- 10 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- #8 of 8
Standard Duathlon
08:30
Age 17 & over
£85
- 5 km road running
- 36.6 km road cycling
- 10 km road running