The Original Swanage Triathlon Festival
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The Original Swanage Triathlon Festival
The Original Swanage Triathlon Festival takes place in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, with the event base at Sandpit Field, Shore Road, BH19 1NP. The open water swim is held in Swanage Bay. The bike routes include several hill climbs and a notable descent on Kingston Hill. The run heads north out of Swanage and onto Ballard Down Ridge, an area of chalk downland on the Purbeck Hills.
Event formats and distances include:
- Standard: 1500m swim, 38km bike, 10km run
- Sprint: 750m swim, 23km bike, 6.5km run
- Aquathlon: 750m swim, 6.5km run
- Aquabike: 1500m swim, 38km bike
- Relay options for Standard and Aquathlon are available
The organiser publishes a Code of Conduct and encourages respect and sportsmanship among participants. The event relies on volunteer marshals for roles such as car parking, registration, finish line, route and drinks stations; volunteers are offered free entry to the organiser's events as a thank you. Entry eligibility varies by race category and published prices range from £50 to £105. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
