Porthcawl Triathlon 2021



This exciting Triathlon event which is now in its seventh year will take place on Sunday the 8th of August. We will be hosting the Welsh Triathlon standard distance championships within the event.

This event will give like minded people the opportunity to race in a high quality standard distance event (Olympic), on the fabulous South Wales coast line.

The experience gained from organising quality events over the years, gives us the confidence to deliver an event that will be thoroughly enjoyed by its participants, their supporters and an event that Dragon Tri can be proud of.

Swim

Distance = 1500mtrs

The swim will take place in the sheltered bay of Coney Beach. The start will be an exciting Aussie beach start and consist of two laps of 750 meters exiting the water after each lap. We aim to make the swim as spectator friendly as possible with the two laps exiting the water with a short run on the Beach before commencing the second lap.

Cycle

Distance = 40k

The cycle route is 40 km over a two lap undulating circuit with excellent road surface. It will follow the natural coastline towards Rest Bay before heading inland and incorporating the climbs of Dan-Y-Graig hill and Stormy Down. There will be a Prime for KOM on Dan-y-Graig Hill.

Run

Distance = 10K

The run course is flat and over two laps following the spectacular South Wales coastline. The run surface will be on the footpath, Lower Promenade and new cycle path to the turn around point at the junction to Rest Bay.