- Sun 13 Sep 2026
08:00
Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2026
£65
- 700 m sea swimming
- 19 km road cycling + 400 m ascent
- 3 km trail running + 90 m ascent
Event overview
The Salcombe Brewery Sprint Triathlon invites you to take on an exciting, full-on coastal challenge in one of Devon’s most iconic seaside towns. You’ll swim in the sheltered bay at North Sands, ride a scenic but undulating bike course through Salcombe, Hope and Galmpton, then finish with a rewarding trail run into the valley behind the beach.
With steep climbs, fast descents and unforgettable views across the South Hams, this event inspires you to push your limits while enjoying a friendly, supportive atmosphere for all abilities.
Highlights
- 700m sea swim from North Sands in a stunning, sheltered bay
- Scenic bike course featuring sharp climbs, rolling hills and sweeping sea views
- Fast finish back towards Salcombe before switching back down to North Sands
- Trail-style run with a gentle ascent to Lower Collaton and a winding return
- Welcoming, social atmosphere for beginners and experienced triathletes alike
- A fantastic way to challenge yourself in one of Devon’s most picturesque locations
Prizes
1st place male and female
1 night stay for two at South Sands Hotel (Nov-March excl the festive period), Tour of the brewery for two and beer tasting, a Salcombe brewery hoodie and a case of beer.
2nd placed male and female
Salcombe Brewery T-shirt, cap and 6 pack of beer.
3rd placed male and female
6 back of beer.
Event photos
Event video
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Swim hat required
- Wetsuit advised
- Wetsuit not allowed if too hot
- Wetsuit required if too cold
Timetable
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Maps
Swim
The 700m swim starts on North Sands beach in a sheltered cove close to the mouth of the estuary. You'll swim around large floating buoys.
If the sea conditions on the day of the event are not deemed safe for the swim then the event will revert to a duathlon.
Bike
The 19km cycle route is to be ridden anticlockwise.
The cycle consists of a challenging ride to through Salcombe along to Batson and up over to Marlborough. You'll then loop down and back to Hope Cove with amazing views of the sea and then down to Combe and up over South Sands to the event HQ.
Run
The running route is to be run anti-clockwise.
The 3km running route goes towards the inner valley along the track and down towards the beautiful Hangar Mill. This is where you'll start, gradually ascending towards Lower Collaton along the public footpath to get to the top and then loop back down the track towards North Sands. Be careful when descending the track!
- Cafe
- Coast
- Free parking
- Paid parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Salcombe North Sands
Cliff Road
Salcombe
Devon
TQ8
UK
Parking
Parking is available at North Sands Car Park and Sand Hills Road in Salcombe located very close by.
- Medal
- Race photo
Included
- Event centre facilities
- Salcombe Sprint Triathlon medal
- Medical support
- Full route marking
- Rider public liability insurance
- Feed Stop
- Pick-up wagon
- Event photography
- Prizes for 1st and 2nd male and females
Prizes
- 1st place male and female - 1 night stay for two at South Sands Hotel (Nov-March excl the festive period), Tour of brewery for two and beer tasting, a Salcombe brewery hoodie and a case of beer
- 2nd placed male and female - Salcombe Brewery T shirt, cap and 6 pack of beer
- 3rd placed male and female - 6 back of beer
- Fundraising optional
The Salcombe Brewery Sprint Triathlon will be in support of the RNLI. The event will donate 5% of the revenue to the Salcombe RNLI charity fund.
Each participant is encouraged to fundariase to the amount of £50 which can easily be done by setting up a RNLI Salcombe Just Giving page.
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Powered primarily by kind donations, the search and rescue service has been saving lives for nearly 200 years. For a world where no one drowns.
- Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2026
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Fundraising optional
British Triathlon Race Pass
If you are a Non British Triathlon Member, it is essential that you purchase a Race Pass beforehand.
A Race Pass is a British Triathlon membership product. Individuals who are not annual members of British Triathlon must purchase a Race Pass to take part in a British Triathlon permitted event. A Race Pass provides membership to the sport on the day of the event, a race licence and public liability insurance cover only for the duration of the race it was purchased for.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£65.00