Supporters

Our most asked questions for supports at the Croyde Ocean Triathlon

Are spectators allowed?

Yes, we absolutely love to welcome spectators to the event. There’s plenty of opportunity to watch from the event arena itself, to walk down to the beach for the swim, or to head out towards Baggy Point to cheer your runner home. It is free to enter the Event Arena. If you want to volunteer, we would love to have you, just email us [email protected]

We do ask that any dogs are kept on a lead in the event arena – we like to cheer our finishers in, not trip them up!

Will there be food / drinks on site?

Yes, we have food and drinks concessions in the event arena and there is a café at Putsborough open from 6.00am.

Are there showers?

Yes, there is a (cold) outdoor shower near the beach entrance.

Are there toilets?

Yes, there is a large toilet block in Putsborough Beach Car Park. We will not provide additional toilets for spectators in the event village area.

Is there car parking available?

Yes, Putsborough Beach has a large independently run car park and currently charges £12 per car per day. However this price has been the same since 2022 and will likely rise for 2025. Free parking for season pass holders.

Where can I stay?

There are lots of B&B, hotel and campsite options available in Croyde and the surrounding area. Both Croyde and Woolacombe are nearby and are awash with accommodation and camp site. Try Combas Farm Camp site, which is within walking distance. The Thatch in Croyde does great B&B. Parkdean Holidays have a huge holiday park and is just down the road in Croyde.

Athletes

Our most frequently asked questions for athletes taking part in the Croyde Ocean Triathlon

Calling all fundraisers

We are all about giving back and sharing out the love…calling all fundraisers

Environmental focus

Since 2019, we have focused on reducing the carbon footprint of the event.

Sprint bike

18.5km bike ride

Sprint swim

750m ocean swim

Sprint run

5.5km off-road trail run

Olympic swim

1.5km ocean swim

Olympic bike

37km road bike course

Olympic run

12km off road run

Athlete reviews

I was unable to participate in the end due to illness but just wanted to say that it was a cracking job all round yesterday. I’m hoping you’ve got an inbox full of people this morning saying how amazing the event was.

Special mention goes to the marshal greeting runners to direct them to the finish line. She was fab

Nicky

Just like to say what a great but tough triathlon on Sunday I really enjoyed the new bike route much better than the old route and the run was as hard as ever.

Kev

I just wanted to thank you for yesterday, it was the best event I’ve ever attended. So well organised and your volunteers were awesome. I did have to keep reminding myself to look up and take in the amazing view.

Thanks again and I hope to do this event again someday.

Rich

I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you to your whole team and all the volunteers for organising & running the triathlon. What an absolute triumph. One of the very best triathlons I have ever done, in every way. From the warm, friendly atmosphere to the stunning setting. So glad that I entered and made the journey down.

Hope you all have a well deserved rest and can just bask in the glory of what you put together

Richard

OMG – what a bike course that was, flippin ek – awesome

Pete

Special mention goes to the marshal greeting runners to direct them to the finish line. She was fab 😊

See you next year.

Nicky

I would like to extend my massive thanks to the whole team for running the event, was an amazing day and really grateful to everyone who was there!

Thanks

Sam

In all the emotion and excitement of getting round the course I forgot to come and find you and say thanks for all your help.

Thanks to all of you for putting on the most amazing event!

Sarah

Thank you for yesterday (and all the organising running up to it). A really lovely, inclusive yet competitive, beautiful and well-organised event. I may well be back.

Innes

I completed my first Croyde Olympic triathlon today, and I just wanted to thank you and the team for a great event. Everything seemed really well organised and the sustainable ethos is really great.

A special thank you from me also, to all the fabulous marshals both in and around the transition area, and also all around the various parts of the full route. I tried to thank as many as possible!

I have enjoyed our beautiful county of Devon, and particularly North Devon, for over 30 years, and today’s experience, whilst obviously tough, was a wonderful way to enjoy the fabulous scenery whilst admiring all the smiling and friendly faces of the wonderful volunteers.

Thanks