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 a Duathlon series with also Super Sprint & Sprint distances.
To add to our Salty sea dog event series, we are now also delighted to have a fast & flat 5km & 10km Run Series !!
All these events enjoy the stunning coastline, taking in views around the bay and the Isle of Wight !
Perfect for novices looking for their first multi-sport event and great for seasoned athletes wanting to keep sharp mid-season.
What's included:
Great beach location
Water safety cover
Chip timing
Water station in transition and on the run course
Toilets
Finish line refreshments
A fantastic Sea swim to wake you up and a cycle route along the clifftop to take in the stunning coastline, then a fast and flat beach run along the promenade to the finish on the beautiful beach, Medals included !
Super Sprint Distance: 350m Sea swim, 11.7k cycle, 2.5k run. £50
Sprint Distance: 750m Sea swim, 23.4k cycle, 5k run. £60
Fast and flat beach runs along the promenade, with the cycle route along the cliff top, all enjoying the stunning coastline scenery and a fun beach start and finish to enjoy ! Medals included !
Super Sprint: 2.5k run,11.7k cycle, 2.5k run £45
Sprint: 5K run, 23.4k cycle, 5k run £55
Fast and flat beach run along the promenade, with stunning views of the coastline and
with a fun beach start and finish on the beautiful beach, medals included !
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). 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 10k run is a 5k out and back ) The 1st circa 350 meters is on the beach before the promenade and the finish is also on the beach. Click for MAP
Triathlon - 5:15am Transition and registration opens
briefing - 6:50am (mandatory)
Start 7:am both distances
Race cut off 10am
Prize giving 9am
Duathlon - 5:45 Transition and registration opens
Briefing - 7:20am (mandatory)
7:30 race start both
Race cut off 10:30am
Prize giving 9.15am
Runs
7am registration opens
7:50 mandatory race briefing at start flags
8am both race starts
Prize giving 9:30am
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