Pembrokeshire Coast Triathlon
The Pembrokeshire Coast Triathlon is a standard distance triathlon and aquabike set at Broad Haven in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The event includes the Welsh Standard Distance Triathlon Championships, forms Stage 4 of the Welsh Super Series, and is a qualifier for Tîm Tri Cymru. The event will be filmed and televised on S4C and is permitted by British Triathlon.
The event format and distances:
- 1500 m swim, open water sea course within 200 m of the shore
- 42 km bike with over 400 m of climbing on mainly rural roads
- 10 km run including an initial 3 km on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with about 130 m ascent
The field is limited to 400 competitors. Relay teams of 2 or 3 are accepted and an aquabike option is available. Competitors must be British Triathlon members or purchase a Race Pass. Minimum age is 17 on 31 December 2026. Swim and bike cutoffs apply: swimmers must complete the swim within one hour to start the bike, and cyclists must complete the bike within three hours from their start to progress to the run.
There will be a road closure and temporary traffic management in Broad Haven on race day; roads will be busier than usual during the morning. Net event profit supports Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club and local good causes including Greenacres Animal Rescue, Support the Boardwalk, and the RNLI. Entry fees are stated as £80 for individuals, £90 for relay teams, and £70 for aquabike entries, plus online booking fees. The entry fee includes a Tyvek race number, silicone swim hat, electronic chip timing, finisher medal, prizes, and free electronic event photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
What and where is the event?
A standard distance triathlon (1500m swim, 42k bike, 10k run) and aquabike (1500m swim, 42k bike) set in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park at Broad Haven, a beautiful expanse of golden sand at the southern end of St Brides Bay. We are delighted that the event will host Stage 4 of the Welsh Triathlon Super Series, the Welsh Standard Distance Triathlon Championships, and is a qualifier for Tîm Tri Cymru. The event will be filmed and televised on S4C. The event is organised to the highest standards and is permitted by British Triathlon. To take part in this event, you either need to be a British Triathlon member (Core or Ultimate), or purchase a Race Pass from the event page on the British Triathlon website.
How big is it?
The field is limited to 400 competitors. Relay teams (of 2 or 3) are encouraged and very welcome!
What is the course like?
As standard distance triathlons go, it would be fair to describe this one as challenging. The 1500m open water sea swim is a rectangular course and never ventures more than 200m from the shoreline. The 42k bike has over 400m of climbing, and is mainly on rural roads with some fast flat sections, especially as you head back to Broad Haven from Haverfordwest. The first 3k of the run, which has 130m of ascent in total, takes you along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with spectacular views over St Bride’s Bay, before returning on quiet country lanes to Broad Haven and a finish on the beautiful beach front.
Course maps can be found in the Athlete Brief (2026 Version 1).
Is it suitable for novices?
Plenty of people have made this their first ever triathlon, but it is a pretty challenging standard distance triathlon. You need to be able to complete the swim in one hour to be allowed to start the bike, and have completed the bike in three hours (from your start time), to be allowed on to the run course.
What is the minimum age?
You need to be 17 or over on 31st December 2026.
How much is it to enter?
£80 (individuals), £90 (relay teams), £70 Aquabike (plus online booking fee)
That sounds like good value! Is everything included?
Yep! The entry fee is fully inclusive of the following:
• Tyvek race number
• Silicone swim hat
• Electr