Saundersfoot Triathlon Profile
Information on the route:
A fantastic sprint distance opportunity for athletes with different experience and abilities. Take on the triathlon as an individual or feel free to join a relay team of up to three. Starting with a 750m swim in Saundersfoot Harbour, followed by a well-supported 20km two-lap bike route, ending with a 5k flat run in Saundersfoot through to Wiseman’s Bridge and back.
Why should I take part?
Saundersfoot Triathlon is an ideal event for beginners and experienced athletes. With Ironman Wales 2 Days layer, we offer athletes a chance to take home their very own medal and support their team members/family or friends competing in the Ironman Wales on the weekend. The route is a quick swim, followed by a 1 lap bike out of Saundersfoot, finishing with a flat run through the tunnels to Wisemans Bridge and back. Suitable for 14 years and over, you can make a family affair out of the weekend.
First Timers:
- Get all of your kit and equipment organised prior to the event.
- Don’t try new products or methods on the day of the event – stick with fuelling products and sporting practices that you know and are comfortable with.
- Bananas are a great pre-race snack, but be careful you don’t overload before the swim for your own safety.
- Get to know the event rules in plenty of time. These are to ensure the safety and fairness of all athletes.
- Take full advantage of resources – read up before the event and attend any first timer or pre-race briefings that have been organised.
We have a more in-depth checklist and information guide for first timers in our first timers section.
Spectators: Spectating can also be a stressful experience – Where to go? Where to eat? We’ve got you covered.
We use What3Words easy navigation app to help locate areas faster and more efficiently. Download the app and simply put in the three.navigation.words noted above for your desired location and the app will guide you there directly.
Where to eat?
The Boathouse: innovate.walks.guru
The Stone Crab: promoted.coasted.piglets
Harbwr Bar & Kitchen: clubs.propose.crabs
Toilets: wasps.sweeten.pebbles
Parking: resolves.react.fiction
What our athletes had to say
Sarah John wrote:
This was my first attempt at a triathlon, so was very nervous. However I needn't have been, Activity Wales are great at organising events in a way that caters for all. The regular triathletes were all in their zone while the newbies - and there were a few of us - were all made to feel welcome. The briefing before the event was clear and helpful. My main worry was how to get in a out of transition. But all was explained clearly. The lady who was on bike racking was lovely and didn't make me a feel a total numpty when I went to rack without my helmet on! The marshals were fab, stood in proper Pembrokeshire weather - wet! They smiled every time I saw them. As for the finish line and bling - well - safe to say I wasn't disappointed, I'm so glad I took the plunge into triathlon and I will be back again next year! Thank you all to all involved in putting on such a great event!
James Perrett wrote:
Fantastic morning at Saundersfoot! Really well organised and very easy to register! On the day it was very easy to park and find my way to transition with everything clearly marked! The swim itself was very tricky with quite a compact start which may put off a first timer but still an incredible setting for it! The bike ride starts off immediately with a hill and is a challenging 20k but a good mixture of terrain makes it a lot of fun before finishing with a stunning flat run across the coast. Loved every second!
