Around 2,000 athletes are expected to take part, supported by more than 100 volunteers and crew, with many spectators gathering along the seafront to cheer them on. The event has become a major highlight in the town’s sporting calendar and previously sold out in both 2024 and 2025.
Athletes begin with a sea swim in Eastbourne Bay before heading onto a closed road cycling route that climbs over Beachy Head and continues through the South Downs National Park. The final stage brings competitors back along the seafront for the run, creating a fantastic atmosphere for supporters.
The Standard Distance race also carries added prestige as a British Triathlon Age Group World Championship qualifier.
Races taking place during the festival include
• Super Sprint Triathlon
• Sprint Distance Triathlon
• Standard Distance Triathlon
• Middle Distance Triathlon
With elite competitors, club athletes, and first time triathletes all taking part, the Eastbourne Triathlon and Multisport Festival offers an exciting day of endurance sport in one of the most scenic coastal locations in the UK.