Worthing Standard & Relay Triathlon
Sunday 10th August 2008
Race starts at 0700hrs


2008 Entry Form (PDF)

2005 Results (PDF)
2006 Results (PDF)
2007 Results (PDF)

The Worthing Triathlon is now in its fifth year and is part of the British Triathlon National Ranking Series 2008. The race is located near the Yacht Club at Goring Beach, Worthing, which is between Brighton & Chichester in West Sussex. The event will take place on Sunday 10th August 2008. This is one of only a few mass starts in the UK and whilst we can’t quite emulate the famous Nice Triathlon, we do have the shingle beach! The sea quality has been excellent over the last three years, although the tide strength can affect swim times. This is a standard distance triathlon with a 1.5km Sea Swim, 43km undulating bike and 10km promenade run, with the option of a Relay Triathlon for novices or those injured. The bike course could be described as undulating. No significant hills but a long drag out of the town to the turn round before a fast return leg. The run is dead flat on the promenade including a 2km lapped section. The race HQ is on a large expanse of grass adjacent to the beach which is regularly used by Kite Surfers, this is where the Catering Marquees and Trade Stands will be situated. The entry fee this year is £45 BTF and £49 Non BTF; the relay race is £60 per team.

This is what some competitors said about the event last year. Courtesy of Tri Talk Forum:-

“I did this race the first time it was run a couple of years back and loved it, will definitely do it again.”

“Another well run race by REP.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the event”.

“A very well organised & enjoyable event. The price may have gone up from previous years but it's still only £34 for BTA members”.

“I agree with you re the price, Seaford is £50 plus and nowhere near as nice to do, so 34 quid is a bargain in my books. Compare it to the alternative event in London this weekend and it looks even better”

“Overall it's a good race and I'd go back and do it if I were doing Tri's. Lots of energy from the organisers and a nice size”

“Another great race by the REP Team. Happy Days”

“One of only a few MASS starts which is great as you know exactly were you are in the field. I'm doing it. Run by Raw Energy Pursuits who put on quite a few local events each year and they are all great.”

“Personally this is a great event as it is a low key friendly event that is a really good test - it's definitely not a PB course. Done this last 2 years, and looks like I’m about to enter this year as well”.

”Personally, I love the single mass start, the chance to do a sea swim, and the scenic rolling bike course.... possibly the best value for money Olympic Tri in the country?”