Salty Sea Dog Triathlons

Location:

Hengistbury Head, NR Southbourne, Dorset. Click HERE for map link.

Course:

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

Whats included:

• Great beach location     

• Water safety cover         

• Chip timing

• Water station in transition and on the run course     

• Toilets

Pre-Event Information Pack:

It is a condition of entry to this event that you participate according to the instructions in the event information pack (published below). the 2023 details are shown below for information only. 2024 will be published nearer the first event date.

Event Rules:

As part of the entry system to the event all participants agree to the following:        

• Participants must read the event information pack before attending the event. This now replaces the physical event briefing     

• All cyclists will wear a correctly fitted BS-EN cycle helmet  

• Cycles must have working front and rear brakes and all equipment must be in good serviceable order         

• Drafting and riding in groups is not permitted 

• All cyclists will adhere to the rules and regulations of the highway code. Details can be found here    

Spectators:
Excellent location to relax at whilst your athlete is racing around.  

Refunds / Transfers:
Please ensure you read and agree to the G Force Events terms and conditions when you enter the event. In brief, the refund policy is as follows:      

Any event entry cancellation received by email more than 14 days prior to the event date will receive a 50% refund. Only emailed cancellations are acceptable. Cancellations made in the 14 days prior to the event start date will not be eligible for any refund or transfer. Email: hello@gforceevents.co.uk

For full G Force Events T&C's please click HERE.