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 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 !
It's time to get Salty ! see you on the beach !
Perfect for novices looking for their first multi-sport event and great for all athletes wanting to keep sharp throughout the 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 infamous Salty sea dog events 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.@sobo and at Hengistbury Head Hiker cafe.
With new events for 2025, along with our Triathlons with the spectacular sea swim to wake you up, we have a Duathlon series with the 2 distances plus a fast & flat 5km and 10km run series !
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 run 10k is out & back to a 5k flag ) The 1st circa 300 meters is on the beach before the promenade and the finish is also on the beautiful beach. Click for MAP
TRIATHLON - 05:15am Transition and registration opens
briefing - 06:50am (mandatory) on the beach
Start :07:00:am both distances
Race cut off 10:00am
Prize giving 9am
DUATHLON -0 5:45 Transition and registration opens
Briefing - 07:20am (mandatory) on the beach
07:30 race start both distances
Race cut off 10:30am
Prize giving 9.15am
5K/10K Runs
07:00am registration opens
07:50 mandatory race briefing, on the beach at start flags
08:00am Race start both distances
Prize giving 9.30am
Transition and event closes 11:00am
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