English Riviera Triathlon
The English Riviera Triathlon takes place on 5 July 2026 at The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5JE. The event uses a closed road bike course made up of a relatively flat 5 kilometre lap. For the Standard distance athletes will complete eight laps and Sprint entrants will complete four laps.
For 2026 the Sprint distance is a drafting race and the Sprint aquabike is also run as a drafting race. The Standard Triathlon remains a non drafting event. Supersprint, Tristar 3 and Tristar 2 races are scheduled on the same day.
Race options include:
- Sprint Triathlon
- Sprint Aquabike
- Sprint Aquathlon
- Standard Triathlon
- Supersprint Triathlon
- Tristar 2 or 3 Triathlon
- Sprint Triathlon Relay
- Standard Triathlon Relay
Event services and provisions listed by the organiser include professional chip timing, medals for all finishers and silicone swim hats. The course is fully marked and marshalled with professional first aid and water safety. Feed stations and water or energy drinks in biodegradable paper cups are provided for finishers. The event carries public liability insurance and is British Triathlon registered. Visit the organisation's website for the most recent information.
Event Details
For 2026 the Sprint distance, for Devon's only closed road triathlon, will be run as a drafting race. The bike course is a relatively flat 5 kilometre closed road lap so you'll be completing eight laps for the Standard distance or four laps for the Sprint Distance. The sprint distance aquabike is also a drafting race.
The Standard Distance will remain non-drafting.
And there will be supersprint & Tristar 3 & Tristar 2 races on the same day.
- Professional chip timing
- Medals for all finishers
- Silicone swim hats
- Stunning swim
- Flat, closed road bike course
- Professional first aid and water safety
- Public liability insurance
- Fully marked & marshalled course
- Water & energy drinks for all finishers in biodegradable paper cups
- Feed stations
- British Triathlon Registered
