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6 of the best beach races

Summer's here so it's time to get yourself to the seaside to take on one of these challenging beach based events.

Superfeet Sandman - Triathlon & Duathlon

The final part of the Adventure Championships and a fitting close to the most epic multi-terrain, adventure triathlon series in the calendar The Superfeet Sandman has been described as the most beautiful triathlon in the race calendar. The race starts and ends in one of Anglesey’s most treasured spo...

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

Superfeet Sandman - Triathlon & Duathlon

Run Bournemouth

Run Bournemouth is the perfect vision of running as it should be, next to the sea, sun and surf along Bournemouth’s promenade, award winning blue flag beaches and famous piers. Incredibly flat and fast routes hold the promise of PBs for those taking part in the Bournemouth Half Marathon, Supersonic...

Bournemouth

Run Bournemouth

4.5

from £16.00

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Salty Sea Dog Duathlons & Triathlons - September

The super successful Saturday morning Salty Sea dog Series is back! Now a series of 4 events over the summer 2025 season. Not only do we have our infamous Salty sea dog Triathlon series with the Super Sprint and Sprint distances.We now have an epic Duathlon series with also Super Sprint & Sprint dis...

Bournemouth

Salty Sea Dog Duathlons & Triathlons - September

4.7

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Somerset Coast Challenge

Channel Events are proud and excited to be working in partnership with the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival to bring you the brand new Somerset Coast Challenge! This fantastic trail running event will kick off the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival on the 28st September 2024. Love long distance trail...

Minehead

Somerset Coast Challenge

The Pendine Sands Races

For 2027, the Pendine Sands Races include options for 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon only: All of these races are Cup-Free, so please bring your own re-useable cup (available in our store). The course: The same course is utilised for all of the events, and is all on the beach. Turning points at 2.5k for...

Carmarthen

The Pendine Sands Races

5.0

from £30.00

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Scurry to the Sea

A unique 12 mile running event and a chance to take in some of Edinburgh’s finest views. Starting with a short hill run to the top of Allemuir in the Pentlands, its then downhill all the way! Heading from hilltop to the sea you take on a good mix of cross country, urban orienteering and road-running...

Edinburgh