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). 

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.