Menai Holiday Cottages Abersoch Triathlon
Sat 20 Jun 2026 Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Menai Holiday Cottages Abersoch Triathlon

Experience a sheltered sea swim, ride scenic coastal roads, and a multi-terrain run to a stunning beach finish in an unforgettable triathlon with electric atmosphere and standout support.

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3 races

  • Sat 20 Jun
  • #1 of 3
Lon Golff, Pwllheli

Sprint Distance Triathlon

14:30

Age 16 & over

£90-£100

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • #2 of 3
Lon Golff, Pwllheli

Olympic Distance Triathlon

08:00

Age 17 & over

£95-£110

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • #3 of 3
Lon Golff, Pwllheli

Elvins Abersoch 1K Beach Sprint

13:00

Age 5 & over

£7.50

  • 1 km multi terrain running

Event overview

Set in the stunning North Wales seaside town of Abersoch, there are Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons to choose from, with exceptional courses that will both challenge and inspire you. This event is the favourite of many!

Great race support throughout the course, all the pro race assets you would expect from a big triathlon event, and a memorable atmosphere with music and beach bar to enhance your post-race celebrations.

Entries always sell out, so get booked in and come and join the 10th annual Abersoch Triathlon, and don't forget your sunnies and beach towel!

Highlights

  • Start with a sea swim in Abersoch's sheltered bay
  • The bike route is a 20km lap for the Sprint distance
  • Two laps of the same bike course for the Olympic distance
  • Some roads are closed to traffic
  • The run takes in the unique terrain of part beach/trail/road
  • Races boast a picture-book finish on golden sands

Abersoch Triple Crown

A unique race series in a stunning location with a memorable atmosphere. Join any of the Abersoch races or commit to the Triple Crown and take on all three for the sought-after Triple Crown medal.

Your times will be combined for the 10K, Triathlon and Half Marathon to give your overall time and the chance to get on the TC leaderboard, a share of the prize fund or the Triple Crown trophy itself.

Dual in the Crown

Complete both Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlons in one day.

For those who like to test their limits, there's the chance to take on both distances in one day. If you’re successful, you’ll earn yourself an exclusive and much sought-after ‘ABERSOCH Dual in the Crown’ mug!

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Teams

Timetable

Friday

  • 17:00-21:00 | Registration

Saturday

  • 06:30 | Olympic Registration and Transition opens
  • 08:00 | Olympic Triathlon start
  • 13:00 | 1K Beach Sprint
  • 13:30 | RUN SUP RUN
  • 13:00 | Sprint Registration and Transition opens
  • 14:30 | Sprint Triathlon start

Be ready 30 minutes before your race start time.

Safety briefing

By video 4 days prior to the race.

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Music
  • Paid parking

Event HQ

Lon Golff
Abersoch
Pwllheli
Gwynedd
LL53 7EF
UK

Race HQ

Race HQ is at the beach at the bottom of Lon Golff, near the beach cafe.

Start

The start is on Abersoch beach to the right of the middle slip ramp (bottom of Lon Golff / Golf Road.

Races at event

  • Sat 20 Jun
  • #1 of 3
Lon Golff, Pwllheli
Sprint Distance Triathlon

14:30

Age 16 & over

£90-£100

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • #2 of 3
Lon Golff, Pwllheli
Olympic Distance Triathlon

08:00

Age 17 & over

£95-£110

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • #3 of 3
Lon Golff, Pwllheli
Elvins Abersoch 1K Beach Sprint

13:00

Age 5 & over

£7.50

  • 1 km multi terrain running
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