Falmouth Triathlon
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Event Overview
The Falmouth Triathlon takes place at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall. The event is part of the Cornish Tri Series and offers two distances: a "Little Seal" Super Sprint and a "Big Seal" Sprint.
Distances
- Little Seal (Super Sprint): 400m swim, 9.7k bike, 2.4k run
- Big Seal (Sprint): 750m swim, 18k bike, 4.8k run
Course Details
The swim takes place in the calm waters off the Blue Flag-rated Gyllyngvase Beach. The bike and run routes are coastal, offering views around Pendennis Point, where seals are sometimes seen offshore. The bike course includes a closed-road section along Cliff Road. The swim features an Australian exit after the first loop.
Series & Awards
The event awards points for the Cornish Tri Series. Competitors can aim for overall series awards in their age group. All finishers receive a medal. Wetsuits (shortie or full body) are mandatory for the swim.
Additional Information
Junior events are held in the afternoon on the same day. The organizing charity, intoTRI, offers discount schemes for participants who bring a volunteer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
