The Dorchester Sprint Triathlon

MAY
24
2026
Join the Dorchester Sprint Triathlon on 24 May 2026 for a 300m pool swim, a rolling bike route up to Hardy's Monument and a spectator friendly two loop 5 km run in Poundbury. Fast, scenic and ideal for new and seasoned triathletes.
Sun 24 May 2026
300m Pool Swim - 12 Lengt... 5k Run (approx) 21k Bike (approx)

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Event details

The Dorchester Sprint Triathlon is organised by Bustinskin Triathlon Club and is scheduled for 24 May 2026 at 1610 Sports Centre, Coburg Rd, Dorchester DT1 2HR. Entry is priced at £45.00. The event is held twice a year, in May and October. It is open to entrants aged 16 and over on 31/12/2026. Registration takes place on the morning of the event and competitors receive required race materials at registration. Entries close when the race reaches its limit or on the stated closing date, whichever comes sooner.

Course and logistics

The race comprises three short-distance legs:

  • 300m pool swim - 12 lengths of the pool
  • 21k bike (approx) - along rolling roads including the climb to the historic Hardy's Monument
  • 5k run (approx) - two loops around the Great Field at Poundbury, described as spectator friendly and easily accessible

Swim times are requested in hh:mm:ss format at entry. The bike and run route maps are provided by the organiser. The event runs as an in-person, short-distance triathlon with on-site registration and race-day transition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.