Clevedon Triathlon
Sunday 18th July 2027 (TBC) – 08:30 Start
Entry from: £49 + booking fee
Channel Events are super excited to be back in Clevedon to bring you the 3rd edition of the Racecheck Bronze awarded Clevedon Sprint Triathlon!
In 2024 we were handed the baton for the Clevedon SwimRun which was a huge success and won a Racecheck SILVER award in 2024 and a GOLD award in 2025 so we’re back for 2026 with the SwimRun on the Saturday (after Parkrun) and then the triathlon on the Sunday! We’re striving to cement this as an amazing celebration weekend of swim, bike, run from 2025 and beyond.
It will utilise the magnificent Marine Lake where a 750m open water swim will start off the event in the safety of the lake with a backdrop of the glorious Victorian Clevedon Pier. The bike route is undulating with a loop towards the village of Portishead and back on some stunning roads with sea views across the channel to Wales. Finally, you’ll take on the 5km run route, a 2 lap mix of flat paved seafront promenade and scenic undulating trails around Poets Walk and Wains Hill and then you’ll return to the Salthouse Fields to finish with your arms aloft, smiling for the camera!
As with our Minehead Triathlon, we are giving people the option to complete the Clevedon Triathlon without receiving a medal at the end of the event. You may however, purchase them at the additional price of £7.00 per person. As behind the scenes costs increase, this not only helps us to keep the entry price down but also allows us to be more environmentally sound for those who loved doing the event, but didn’t want a physical memento at the end. The last date you will be able to purchase a medal will be one month prior to the event.
Please note: if you are entering as a relay team, medals will need to be purchased for each team member.
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What’s included in your entry?
Accurate Timing
Timing Chips will be used to give accurate timing throughout the course.
Your total time and split times for each discipline will be available online for you shortly after the event ends.
Please place your timing chip in the buckets provided after you cross the finish line.
Secure Transition
The transition area will be carefully marshalled and only entrants and Channel Events staff will be able to enter this area.
Athletes will need to show their race number to access transition and to collect their bike/kit after the race.
Wave Starts
Wave 1 will go off at 08:30 with subsequent waves going off at 2 minute intervals.
Waves will be based on athlete swim times with the fastest swimmers going off first.
Waves will contain 25 participants to minimise congestion due to the nature of the swim course in Clevedon Marine Lake.
The number of waves will be dependent on the number of entries.
Team Entries
Team entries are available for this event and the entry fee covers all team members (for non British Triathlon members race passes are purchased at point of booking).
Team entry will require a timing chip swap during transition.
Please note, medals will need to be purchased separately at the point of booking for each team member should they be required.
Marshal Points
Marshals will be positioned along the route where the event organiser deems it is appropriate. UK road traffic laws must be obeyed and marshals will be checking this. Marshals will also closely observe the bike course junctions for unsafe turnings and will report back to the technical official.
Event Safety
Safety across the event will come in the form of kayakers for the swim section and appropriately positioned marshalls for the bike and run courses. All entrants will be given details in the pre-race information pack of what to do in case of an incident.
Water Station
There will be a water station 50m after transition out which can be accessed from both the bike and run courses. There will also be a water station at the finish line.
Please note, we are now a cupless event organiser so you’ll need to carry a collapsible running cup on the run if you require hydration from the water station.
An Amazing Course
With the backdrop of the beautiful Victorian Town that is Clevedon, we bring you:
750 metre open water marine lake swim using Clevedon Marine Lake.
20 kilometre fast undulating and scenic bike course along the coast towards Portishead and back.
5 kilometre coastal run on mixed terrain around Church Hill and Wains Hill.
Fully Waymarked Course
Each section of the course will be appropriately way-marked and full details will be given in the pre-race information and pre-race briefing.
RED Buoys mark the swim course, black arrows on yellow background mark the bike course and orange arrows on a white background mark the run course.
Water Safety Crew
For the swim section of the route there will be water safety craft and crews on site. The swim section uses the Marine Lake where the shallows and the side wall can easily be reached throughout. Marshals can help you exit the water at the slipway should you wish.
Prize Giving
Will take place at the event HQ, 15 minutes after the last athlete finishes.
Prizes will be given for:
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Open
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Female
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Team
1st place Age Categories – Junior, V40, V50, V60 & V70
Will we see you on the start line?
Everything you need to know…
DATE
Sunday 18th July 2027 – TBC
LOCATION
Salthouse Fields, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7TR
SPRINT TRIATHLON DISTANCE
750m marine lake swim
20km bike route
5km run route
RULES
British Triathlon Federation competition rules apply for this event. A copy of these can be found by clicking here.
BRITISH TRIATHLON FEDERATION (BTF) RACE PASS
This year, things are structured a little differently in line with new British Triathlon Federation policies.
Day Membership has changed its name to Race Pass. Any participant who enters a British Triathlon permitted event that takes place from 1 January 2024 needs to:
1. be a British Triathlon annual Core or Ultimate member, which includes public liability and personal accident insurance for training and racing at a British Triathlon permitted event, or,
2. purchase a Race Pass providing a race licence and public liability insurance cover for the duration of a specific event
As part of your booking process, you will be offered the opportunity to enter your BTF membership number or, if you are a non member, purchase a Race Pass. BTF will be checking this information just prior to the event to make sure each participant can take part in the Clevedon Triathlon which is a British Triathlon permitted event.
We will be asking everyone else to provide proof of valid BTF membership as you register on the day.
BRITISH TRIATHLON FEDERATION (BTF) CATEGORIES
Also in line with new BTF Transgender policy introduced on 1st January 2023, we now have the following categories for entrants:
- Female category
- Open category
Only people who are registered at birth as female are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category.
ENTRY
Sprint Single & Team – From £49.00
This year, after listening to feedback across our events, we are giving people the option to complete the Clevedon Triathlon without receiving a medal at the end of the event. You may however, purchase them at the additional price of £6.00 per person. As behind the scenes costs increase, this not only helps us to keep the entry price down but also allows us to be more environmentally sound for those who loved doing the event, but didn’t want a physical momento at the end. The last date you will be able to purchase a medal will be 16 days prior to the event – Friday 20th September 2024 at midnight.
Please note: if you are entering as a relay team, medals will need to be purchased for each team member.
A small booking fee will be applied to each transaction.
Entry terms and conditions can be found here. Entries close on Friday 10th July 2026 at midnight.
TIMINGS
Timings are subject to change taking the tides, weather and entry numbers into consideration.
Athlete Registration: 06:30 – 08:00
Bike Racking: 06:45 – 08:15
Updates Briefing: 08:15
Full Race Briefing: Virtual – Delivered via pre event email video/documentation.
Wave 1: 08:30 – First 25 Participants
Waves 2, 3 , 4 +: 2 Minute Intervals. Waves of 25 participants per wave will start every 2 minutes to minimise congestion in the lake.
Prize Giving: 15 minutes after the last athlete finishes.
CAR PARKING
Please use the various paid for public car parks along the seafront and around Clevedon. In an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the event we would appreciate car sharing where possible.
COURSE
The course is fully way-marked and chip timed for accuracy. Open water sprint triathlon distances in line with British Triathlon Federation guidelines. Route maps and GPX files can be found on our downloads page.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
We are in the process of working with local accommodation providers to provide discounted room rates for triathletes. Details to follow.
REGISTRATION
Will be at Event HQ in Salthouse Fields. Registration will open at 06:30 but registration time slots will be confirmed in in the pre race pack which will be available 2 days before the event.
KEYS AND BAGS
We will be providing a bag drop this year. Use the baggage tag attached to your race number to mark your bag and then hand into the team at bag drop in event HQ!
BRIEFING
The briefing will be delivered in the form of the pre-event information pack. All athletes must fully read and digest the pre-event information pack and be ready to roll on arrival at the event.
There will be a quick updates briefing at 08:15 that all participants MUST attend.
SAFETY
Superbly marshalled on all three sections of the route with appropriate signage. During the swim section safety kayakers/paddle-boarders will be present to support you as you swim in the marine lake. The bike route will be well marshalled and all route specific safety will be covered as part of the pre-race brief. By following the ‘rules of the road’ and the Highway Code you will add to the safety of the event. While out on the run section the majority of the route is traffic free, there are two short sections on both laps that are on a quiet roads. These will be well marshalled and you must follow the marshals instructions. Following the swim and run sections you will pass through transition in the same direction keeping the process smooth and flowing.
TRAINING
We strongly recommend that you get some training done before event day.
We’ll be offering a managed acclimatisation swim on the afternoon of the 18th once the SwimRun has finished.
You can also join our ‘mid-week warriors’ community group to help with your training. See the dedicated page here.
EQUIPMENT
Please see our suggested kit list in the downloads section of our site. You can get to it easily by clicking here.
Need to update your kit before the event? Head over to to the website of our friends at Pro Swimwear and get yourself kitted out.
SPECTATORS.
This event is really spectator friendly. Crowds make the event so please do bring your entourage and help create a great atmosphere.
REFRESHMENTS
There will be a water station with some sweet treats as you leave transition for the run leg. You may also find some sweet treats on the run course to keep you going and at the finish.
Remember to bring your own drinking vessels as we are cupless – we do not supply cups for drinking water!
There are a number of catering outlets on Clevedon sea front to choose from but we do highly recommend Neads a Coffee Hut and the Salthouse who are keen supporters of Channel Events!
MERCHANDISE
You can purchase a finishers medal at the point of booking for £7.00. Our medals are optional extras to minimise waste, remember to add one yo your basket when entering. Medals will go off sale on Friday 10th July to allow our local suppliers, Burntchips time to beautifully hand craft them.
Hoodies and caps are available to purchase from the online merchandise shop linked from our merchandise page.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Image Works will be taking photos and the images will available as soon as possible after the event. A link with a few images will be posted on our Facebook page when the photos are live and ready for viewing.
High resolution versions and prints will be available to buy with 100% of the sales profits going to Marlens to help them take care of the beautiful Marine Lake.
FIRST AID
Provided by Channel Staff and Apex Medical and Rescue. Channel Staff will have first aid kits at various positions around the course and Apex will have a first aid hub at the event village along with an ambulance vehicle.
COURSE MARKERS
The course will be well marked with appropriate signage markers. RED Buoys mark the swim course, black arrows on yellow background mark the bike course and orange arrows on a white background mark the run course.
TOILETS
Portable toilets will be available in the transition area and event HQ for athletes. There are public toilets on the sea front (20p is required for these) for spectators.
WATER
There will also be drinking water containers in the transition area for you to fill up your water bottles if required but it is a good idea to come ready to race. A water station will be located 50m after transition out for the run section and at the finish line.
WEATHER
Whatever the weather conditions, please make sure you are appropriately equipped to deal with the environment. The event will run in conditions deemed safe by the event organisers. Should the conditions not be appropriate the events team will contact you no fewer than 12 hours prior to the event registration. See terms and conditions for our cancellation policy.
Should the lake be deemed not safe for swimming then the event will become a duathlon with the run course being completed twice. Run-Bike-Run.
FINISH
Celebration is the key! As you sprint through the finish line we want to see your arms aloft!
You’ve earned that medal, wear it with pride!
You can then make your way over to the transition area to collect your equipment.
PRIZES
Prize giving will take place 15 minutes after the last athlete finishes. At Channel Events every athlete counts so we wait until everyone is back safe first. We don’t give out prizes to every age group category but give prizes to the following:
– Open Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
– Female Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
– Mixed Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd
– 1st Place for each open and female age group category.
There will also be 1st Open and 1st Female age category prizes.
We hope that you will all stay for the ceremony, encouraging those still out on the course and celebrating those crossing the finish line whilst you wait!
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY
- Race Pack
- Amazing route in a stunning setting
- Secure Transition
- Accurate Chip Timing
- Warm Atmosphere
GALLERY
Photo Credits: Jo Shepherd, Rory Hailes, Graeme Battison, Paul Rubery (Image Works) and the Channel Events Team
The Course…
The course comprises of a 750m marine lake swim, an undulating and scenic 20km bike course before heading out on the 5km run course which is a mixture of tarmac promenade, road and off-road trails.
POOR WEATHER SWIM OPTION: If the weather and/or lake conditions are deemed unsafe for swimming then the event will become a duathlon with the 5km run course being used to start the event and finish the event.
FAQs
I’m not sure, is this event for me?
If you can confidently swim 100m, ride 25km and run 5-7km, that’s great. We would love for our triathlon to be the event you work up too. We suggest that you get plenty of training in beforehand concentrating on covering the distances and would also suggest that you up your distances along with riding after a swim and running after a ride to get used to transitioning and using different muscle groups. Get involved with some Go Tri events and pool based novice and sprint triathlons over the summer. This will stand you in good stead for the Clevedon Triathlon.
Is it possible to get lost?
The route will be fully way-marked with appropriate signage including distance markers. As long as you keep focused you’ll be fine. Marshals will be present at appropriate locations and sweepers will pick up behind the last entrants.
Do I have to wear a wetsuit?
If the water temperature is between 11 and 14 degrees a wetsuit will be compulsory, over 14 degrees you can opt to just wear your trisuit. In July the lake is often 20 degrees plus. Should the water temperature exceed 22 degrees then a wetsuit is not allowed.
I’ve never swum in open water before, can I still enter?
The swim section of the course is in the marine lake so it would help to have experience in open water but this is not essential as the swim route is never more than 50m from the lakeside. If you cannot confidently swim at least 750m, then this event isn’t for you.
What if I want to enter with my mates?
Generally triathlons are about healthy competition so you may want to enter to race your mates. If you want to enter and take on the route with your mates to gain a sense of achievement then that’s awesome too. Our events are just as much about inclusion, accessibility and participation as they are about competing.
I can do one/two elements but not them all! Can I enter with other people?
YES! Enter as a relay team of 2 or 3 people and split each of the elements between you!
Please note: you will need to purchase medals for each member of your team separately.