Salty Sea Dog Triathlon - August

The event takes place on the beautiful sandy beach area just to the East of Southbourne. Swimmers can expect a couple of waves if the surf is up! The trendy beach area of Southbourne is just a short walk away for a post-race coffee and breakfast.

Transition:
The transition area is in a corner of the large car park on hard standing.

Swim:
It is a 375m swim lap that is done once for the super sprint (375m) and twice for the sprint (750m).

Bike:
Turn left out of the car park, up and along the Overcliff drive to Boscombe. Turn at the roundabout and return to Hengistbury Head. For the super sprint, it is 1 lap (11.7km) and for the sprint, it is 2 laps (23.4km). 10mph speed limit on the promenade, please.

Run:
The run is as flat as a pancake and is along the seafront promenade. The Super Sprint is a 2.5km out and back and the Sprint is a 5km out and back. The 1st circa 200 meters is on the grass before the promenade and the finish is on the beach.

Great beach location

Water safety cover

Chip timing

Water station in transition and on the run course

Toilets

05:15 - Transition and registration opens (please do not arrive before this time)

06:50 - Registration shuts. Don’t be late!

07:00 - Start for both distances

10:00 - Triathlon cut off

If you would like a high-quality finisher’s medal then please book when entering the event.

Your medal will be issued to you just after the finish line.

Votwo is aware that some people want medals and some people don't. We do not want to needlessly produce items that go to waste, hence we have devised this order form. In previous years we have issued free medals to all finishers but the world is changing and we are trying to minimise our environmental impact.

We will have limited spare medals on the day if wish to purchase at the event.

As part of the entry system to the event all participants agree to the following:

Participants must read the event information pack before attending the event. This now replaces the physical event briefing

All cyclists will wear a correctly fitted BS-EN cycle helmet

Cycles must have working front and rear brakes and all equipment must be in good serviceable order

Drafting and riding in groups is not permitted

Whilst cycling on the promenade section between the highway and transition area cyclists must keep their speed to no more than 10mph and maintain a good lookout for other promenade users

All cyclists will adhere to the rules and regulations of the highway code

Excellent location to relax at whilst your athlete is racing around.

It is a condition of entry to this event that you participate according to the instructions in the event information pack (published below). We do not post out information other than via e-mail. 2023 details are shown for info only