Olympic bike

37km road bike course

This NEW FOR 2024 circular bike route truly shows off the finest views we have to offer.

Starting above Putsborough Beach, the route winds its way towards the historic Pickwell Manor and up onto higher ground, heading towards West Down. Next we take you up to the A3123 where you may see Exmoor in the distance. We bring you back for blast along the 3123 towards Woolacombe, before taking you down through the picturesque village of Mortehoe after a VERY STEEP and SLOW decent you hit the beach and head through Woolacombe, back up out of Woolacombe towards home and more of our beautiful winding lanes. Stunning views, ups and downs, there is something to see at every turn and plenty of elevation to challenge all competitors.

*Strava distances may differ from official measured distance

Olympic swim

1.5km ocean swim

Olympic run

12km off road run

Sprint Triathlon

750m ocean swim, 18.5km bike and 5.5km trail run

Olympic Triathlon

1.5km ocean swim, 37km bike and 12km trail run

Environmental focus

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

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Supporters

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Athletes

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

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