Eastbourne Triathlon Festival (Saturday)

A Multi-lap closed road.

Event Village
Race Pack including T-shirts for all athletes
Awards for the top three male and female in every age-group.
Official photographers taking photos during the race and at the finish line
Self served bottles of water after the event
Medal on completion of the event

There is no specific parking location for the event, but there is plenty of on-street parking on the roads in the area, where parking is free of charge. You may need to walk around 1km so plan to arrive early to give yourself time to find a parking space and walk from your car to the race venue at the Western Lawns.
Please note, parking is available on the main seafront road (King Edward’s Parade) however this road forms part of the bike route so we would ask that you only park there if you intend to leave after 11:30am.

The event takes place at the Western Lawns, Eastbourne, BN21 4EH.

Saturday's races start with TriStars Children's Triathlons for children aged 8 to 16. The schedule will start with a TriStar Start race for 8 year olds (100m swim, 1.5km bike and 600m run), followed by a series of races over increasing distances for older children. The TriStar races will end with a youth race for 15-16 year olds.

Perfect for...

Children aged 8 to 16 with some open water swimming experience. Suitable for all levels of experience from novice to experienced athletes.
Please note: Ages are taken on 31st December 2023. For example, if an 8 year old has their birthday in December they should enter the TriStar 1 (age 9-10) race.

Key Facts
Date: Saturday 10th June 2023
Location: Western Lawns, Eastbourne
Start time: 3:30pm
Swim: 100m to 400m depending on age (sea)
Bike: 1.5km to 9km depending on age (1.5km laps of closed-road circuit)
Run: 600m to 2.4km depending on age (tarmac/gravel path)
Awards: First three boys and girls in each age group

The Swim
The swim routes will start from the Lifeguard's Beach. You will initially head east before turning clockwise around a triangular route. Distances are as follows:

Race Age Distance
Tristar Start 8 years 100m
TriStar 1 9-10 years 200m
TriStar 2 11-12 years 300m
TriStar 3 13-14 years 400m
Youth 15-16 years 400m

The Bike
The bike route will be laps of 1.5km on a closed-road circuit. The route heads west along Eastbourne seafront for 750m, climbing gradually to the turn point before returning downhill back to the Western Lawms. There is a total of 15m of elevation gain/loss per lap.

Race Age Distance Laps
Tristar Start 8 years 1.5km 1 lap
TriStar 1 9-10 years 3km 2 laps
TriStar 2 11-12 years 6km 4 laps
TriStar 3 13-14 years 7.5km 5 laps
Youth 15-16 years 9km 6 laps

The Run
The run will be on an out-and-back route, initially on tarmac and then onto a garvel path. There is a very slight gradient heading up to the turn point.

Race Age Distance
Tristar Start 8 years 600m
TriStar 1 9-10 years 1.2km
TriStar 2 11-12 years 1.8km
TriStar 3 13-14 years 2.4km
Youth 15-16 years 2.4km

• Please note: Ages are taken on 31st December 2023. For example, if an 8 year old has their birthday in December they should enter the TriStar 1 (age 9-10) race.

The Super-Sprint Novice Triathlon is ideal for anyone wanting to try the sport of triathlon for the first time. The event will start with a 400m sea swim, followed by a 9km cycle on a closed-road circuit and finishing with a 2.5km run.

Perfect for...
Anyone who wants to try a triathlon for the first time. No experience required however you must be able to swim at least 400m unaided.

Key Facts
Date: Saturday 10th June 2023
Location: Western Lawns, Eastbourne
Start time: 4:30pm
Swim: 400m (sea)
Bike: 9km (6 laps of a 1.5km closed-road circuit)
Run: 2.4km (tarmac/gravel path)
Awards: First three male and female and first three vetertan 40+ male and female.

The Swim
The 400m swim routes will start from the Lifeguard's Beach and follow a clockwise route. The course will be designed with the current to ensure an easy swim for novices.

The Bike
The bike route will be 6 laps of 1.5km on a closed-road circuit. The route heads west along Eastbourne seafront for 750m, climbing gradually to the turn point before returning downhill back to the Western Lawms. There is a total of 15m of elevation gain/loss per lap.

The Run
The run will be on an out-and-back route, initially on tarmac and then onto a garvel path. There is a very slight gradient heading up to the turn point.

Saturday's schedule will finish with an exciting Mixed Team Relay. Teams of two males and two females will take on the Olympic format, each swimming 300m, cycling 6km and running 2km. This event will be strictly limited to 150 teams.

For the main event (mixed team relay) each team will consist of two males and two females. Team members must race in the order male > female > male > female. There will also be an 'open' category for teams consisting of any other male/female combinations including all-male and all-female teams.

Perfect for...

Anyone wanting to share a fun, exiting, fast-paced race with friends and teammates. A great warm-up for anyone racing the main traithlon events the next day.
Awards will be presented to the winning mixed team (two males and two females). There will also be awards for the first 'open' team and the first all-female team.

Key Facts
Date: Saturday 10th June 2023
Location: Western Lawns, Eastbourne
Start time: 5:30pm
Swim: 300m (sea)
Bike: 6km (4 laps closed-road circuit)
Run: 2km (tarmac/gravel path)
Awards: First mixed team, first 'open' team and first all-female team.

The Swim
The swim will be a simple triangle, starting from the Lifeguard's Beach. You will head a short distance to the east before following a tria

The Bike
The bike route will be a 1.5km lap completed four times for each competitor. The route heads west along Eastbourne seafront for 750m, climbing gradually to the turn point before returning downhill back to the Western Lawms. There is a total of 15m of elevation gain/loss per lap.

The Run
The 2km run will be on an out-and-back route, initially on tarmac and then onto a garvel path. There is a very slight gradient heading up to the turn point.

The Relay Exchange
The exchange point will take place close to the finish line on the Westrern Lawns. The incoming runner will pass the team's timing chip to the next team member who will attach it to their ankle before running to the beach to begin the swim. As the final runner passes the exchnage area, the other team members can join them to run down the finish straight together.