Name: Eastbourne Triathlon Festival
Start: 2026-07-12
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Eastbourne, South East

About the Event

Experience a quintessential English seaside triathlon with world-class coastal scenery. The Eastbourne Triathlon returns on Sunday, 12th July 2026, offering a stunning multisport journey along the iconic South Downs coastline. Dive into the English Channel against the backdrop of Eastbourne's historic pier, then tackle a thrilling, fully closed-road bike route over the legendary climbs of Beachy Head Road. Your challenge culminates with a flat, fast run along the sun-drenched Victorian promenade. With distances ranging from a novice Super-Sprint to a demanding Middle Distance, this event is perfectly crafted for first-timers and seasoned pros alike. Immerse yourself in a vibrant festival atmosphere and secure your spot in one of the UK's most beautifully located triathlons.

Races Offered

Standard Distance Triathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 36.6 km 10 km

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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1,500m Swim

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.5K

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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1,900m Swim

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.9K

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Middle Distance Aquabike

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.9 km 90.1 km

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Middle Distance Triathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 1.9 km 90.1 km 21.1 km

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Novice Super-Sprint Triathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 10 km 2.5 km

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Sprint Aquathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Sprint Duathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 2.5 km 20 km 5 km

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Sprint Triathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 18.3 km 5 km

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Standard Distance Aquathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Standard Distance Duathlon

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 5 km 36.6 km 10 km

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Type — Multisports, Water sports

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Eastbourne.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.8° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 12.6° / 18.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.5 /

water_drop 76.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.8° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 12.6° / 18.2°

air 17.5 km/h

water_drop 76.4%

About Eastbourne

Eastbourne is a popular and traditional sea-side resort town in East Sussex, on England's South East coast. It has one of the highest recorded days of sunshine per year in Britain and its climate is notable for its relatively high sunshine levels, with the town claiming to be the "Sunniest Place in the UK".