Bournemouth International Triathlon
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Bournemouth International Triathlon
The Bournemouth International Triathlon takes place on 13 September 2026 at West Cliff Gardens on the west side of Bournemouth Pier. Both sprint and standard swims start from the award winning blue flag beach beneath the zig zag of West Cliff Gardens. After the swim the bike route heads out of Bournemouth on a course toward the market town of Ringwood on the edge of The New Forest. The event finishes with a run along the promenade back onto the sand.
Event formats include multiple race options and distances:
- Sprint Distance Triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
- Standard Distance Triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run
- Aquathlon Sprint: 750m swim, 5km run
- Aquabike Standard: 1500m swim, 40km bike
The event has a long history on the South Coast and has been contested by thousands of participants including Olympians and athletes who later turned professional. Categories have age minimums for entry and a range of entry prices is listed for different race types. Volunteer marshals support many tasks such as car parking, registration, course marshalling and water stops; marshals receive a high visibility vest and a free entry code as a thank you. A code of conduct asks athletes to show respect and sportsmanship at all times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
