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). Click for MAP

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.   Click for MAP

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. Click for MAP