IronBourne Long Distance Triathlon

Saturday

• 13:00-18:00 | Registration and transition are open

Sunday

• 04:30 | Transition opens
• 05:30 | Transition closed
• 05:50 Long distance triathlon start (self-seeded rolling start)
• 06:00 | Middle distance triathlon start (self-seeded rolling start) 
• Races take place throughout the day
• 16:30 | Last Long-Distance Bike finisher (10hr 30 total time cut-off)
• 21:45 | Final run lap cut-off
• 23:00 | Last Long distance finisher (17hr total time cut-off)

Participants with a disability

This is an inclusive event and participants with disabilities are encouraged to get in touch with a description of the disability which will be assessed and accommodated wherever possible.

Spectators

IronBourne is a great event for spectators, and you are encouraged to bring your friends and family 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.

Once the swim has finished there is a great walk up onto the downs where you can watch the cyclist coming up over Beachy Head. You can then walk down into Whitbread Hollow to catch runners on the first lap of their run before returning to the Western Lawns to catch the finish.

There are many great cafes along the seafront where you can watch the run.

Event HQ

Western Lawns
King Edward's Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4EH
UK

The Beach Deck Cafe

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.

Perfect for

Triathletes aiming to complete their first full-distance triathlon. Experienced Ironman athletes looking for an affordable alternative to the 'big branded events' and a fast course.

Relay

Teams of 3 may enter as a relay with each participant completing one discipline.

Swim

The swim start is set to be one of the most iconic starts on the triathlon calendar, with a jump off the end of Eastbourne's historic pier!

Cycle

The cycle leg is on closed roads through the South Downs National Park.

Run

The run will head out and back along the gravel path before heading out and back along the lower prom, again towards Holywell. You then head out and back to the far eastern end of the prom. In total you complete the 10.55km lap four times.

Awards

First three male and female overall and first three male and female in every 5 year age-group.

Teams of 3 may enter as a relay with each participant completing one discipline.

I've completed four different ironman distance triathlons and have to say this was the best and not just on value for money which it clearly is but the imagination around the course was brilliant, the organisers were so supportive and this is put together by triathletes. I loved and recommend this event. Richard W

This was my first ever triathlon and I loved every minute of it. The fantastic views coming back over the downs (cycle leg) was a definite highlight. Just booked to do again next year. Thanks for an amazing event. Mick M

Such an amazing event. Course was quick. Post-race food and massage was great and the start off the end of the Ppier I think will become iconic in the triathlon world. See you next year without fail. Jonny S

The Ironbourne team have done it again. A smashing event. So many memories.. I don't think there are better, more thoughtfully organised triathlon events out there. Richard C

Fantastic race, marshals were very supportive, loved the jump off the pier and the bike was super fast. Highly recommend. Jo B

Awesome event, from jumping off the end of the pier at the start right through to the finish of the run. great fast, honest course and superbly organised in a great venue. highly recommend doing this race! Tom D