SOUTHAMPTON FAST TWITCH TRIATHLON 

Sunday 19th April 2026 | Applemore Leisure Centre

A perfect way to kick off the Triathlon season, putting that winter training to the test with a pool-based sprint triathlon situated on the edge of the beautiful New Forest National Park. 400m swim (16 lengths of an inside pool), 21km bike and 5km run.

The bike course heads out towards the historic village of Beaulieu through the New Forest National Park where you might encounter some of the roaming livestock including New Forest ponies, cows, donkeys and even pigs! The National Park offers beautiful and varied scenery from open heathland to magical woodlands. Finish this sprint triathlon by running towards the village of Dibden Purlieu, up the appropriately named 'Challenger Way' and finish by sprinting along Roman Road.

A great early-season event for novices and experienced Triathletes alike.

"Fantastic event - friendly, welcoming, super organised yet relaxed sprint tri by Challenging Events. This was my first ever tri several years ago, and it was great to talk to so many people who were doing it as their first tri today. Great representation from local clubs, but also . This race always brings the local tri community together for the start of the season and has a brilliant atmosphere. The bike course out through the New Forest and Beaulieu is especially beautiful. Love the medal too! Thanks guys for a brilliant morning out." Racecheck Review 2025

DETAILS

Registration: 06:30

Swim Starts: 07:15 - 09:30

Course closes: 12:00

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! 

Although the event info booklet for 2026 will be released 2 weeks before event day, check out the 2025 info HERE. Please note that there might be some small changes but use this information to help you know what to expect from 2026. 

We encourage all athletes to show respect, support one another, and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times – please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct before race day.