Eastbourne Triathlon

JUL
12
2026
Race Eastbourne Triathlon with a swim by the pier, cycling on fully closed roads past Beachy Head Road, and a run along the seaside promenade. Distances range from novice to middle distance, with youth and relay options.
Sun 12 Jul 2026

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Event

The Eastbourne Triathlon is a series of swim-bike-run events held in Eastbourne on Sunday 12 July 2026. The course features a swim with Eastbourne's historic pier as a backdrop, cycling on fully closed roads that include Beachy Head Road, and running along the seaside promenade. Ages for junior categories are taken on 31 December 2026.

Races and distances

  • Middle Distance Triathlon - Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles
  • Standard Distance Triathlon - Swim 1500m, Bike 40km, Run 10km
  • Sprint Triathlon - Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km
  • Novice Super-Sprint Triathlon - Swim 300m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km
  • Sprint Triathlon Relay - Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km
  • Standard Distance Relay - Swim 1500m, Bike 40km, Run 10km
  • Middle Distance Relay - Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles
  • TriStart Aquathlon (age 8) - Swim 100m, Run 600m
  • TriStar 1 Aquathlon (age 9-10) - Swim 200m, Run 1.2km
  • TriStar 2 Aquathlon (age 11-12) - Swim 300m, Run 1.8km
  • TriStar 3 Aquathlon (age 13-14) - Swim 300m, Run 2.5km
  • Youth Super-Sprint Triathlon (age 15-16) - Swim 300m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km
  • Sprint Aquathlon - Swim 750m, Run 5km
  • Sprint Duathlon - Run 2.5km, Bike 20km, Run 5km
  • Standard Aquathlon - Swim 1500m, Run 10km
  • Standard Duathlon - Run 5km, Bike 40km, Run 10km
  • Middle Distance Aquabike - Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles
  • 1,500m Swim (age 15+) - Swim 1500m
  • 1.9km Swim - Swim 1.2 miles

Entry fees vary by race (for example, Middle £209, Standard £139, Sprint £109, Novice £71). A Race Pass for non-BTF members carries an additional fee. Refund protection is offered as an option at 8.5% of the entry cost and covers certain illness, injury, official travel warnings, and vehicle incidents en route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.