Challenging Events Ltd
Next Race: 07/09/2025
West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5HP
Next Race: 07/09/2025
West Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5HP
BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
Sunday 7th September 2025 | West Cliff Gardens
*Book early as for the last 3 years Bournemouth has sold out!
Bournemouth International Triathlon is located on the west side of Bournemouth Pier. Both sprint and standard distance swims start on the award-winning blue flag beach just under the zig zag of West Cliff Gardens before heading out of Bournemouth on a fast bike course towards the market town of Ringwood on the edge of The New Forest. You then finish by running along the promenade to finish back on the sand!
ROUTES
Sprint Distance Triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Standard Distance Triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run
Aquathlon Sprint: 750m swim, 5km run
Aquabike Standard: 1500m swim, 40km bike
Bournemouth was one of the first Triathlons to hit the South Coast. It has been raced by thousands including Olympians and Triathletes that went onto to become pros!
TIMINGS
05:30 Registration Opens
07:00 Standard Wave Mass Start
07:20 Aquabike Wave Mass Start
08:05 Sprint Wave Mass Start
08:15 Aquathlon Mass Start
12:00 Event closes
"Great event in a great location, huge buzz around the run course with tons of encouragement from people on the beach. Ideal for beginners like me or experienced triathletes" Racecheck review 2023
MARSHALLING: Sign up HERE to help out
Want to become a Challenging Events Marshal? Volunteers take on many important tasks, from car parking, helping on registration, marshalling out on the course to running a water stop. Marshalling is a super fun day out and without your support to help us deliver the best possible event, our events just wouldn't be able to run. You really can make a huge difference!
Each event is different but you will have a dedicated manager to brief you on your duties and look after you throughout the day. Timings will vary from event to event. We will provide you with a high visibility vest so that you are seen to be part of our event.
And as a thank you, we will send you a free entry code to use against any of our events. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our Challenging Events family!
No official car park however there's plenty of public car parks to choose from. Please make sure you plan your journey ahead of the event.