Bournemouth International Triathlon
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Event overview
Bournemouth International Triathlon is organised by Challenging Events Ltd and is scheduled for 13 September 2026. The event takes place at West Cliff Gardens in Bournemouth, Dorset (BH2 5HP). It has been held on the south coast for many years and was among the early triathlons on the South Coast. The event has attracted thousands of participants, including Olympians and athletes who later turned professional.
Routes and distances
Swims start from the blue flag beach under the zig zag of West Cliff Gardens. The bike course runs out of Bournemouth toward the market town of Ringwood at the edge of The New Forest. The run follows the promenade and finishes back on the sand.
- 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
Volunteer marshals help with tasks such as car parking, registration, course marshalling, and water stops; volunteers are provided a high visibility vest and receive a free entry code as a thank you. There is no official event car park; public car parks are available nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.