Croyde Ocean Triathlon

Overall score 3.1Good
Thin evidence3 sources + 2 runner ratings#141 of 174 Olympic-distance triathlons

Putsborough, Braunton, United Kingdom · Held since 2015 · 1.5 / 37 / 11 km

Race day Sun 11 Jul 2027

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Course: 1.5 km (0.9 mi) swim, 37 km (23.0 mi) bike, 11 km (6.8 mi) run. Current organizer homepage headline distances; historical reports cover longer routes.

Is it right for you?

First timer
Doable2.8
PR potential
Fast3.5
Wetsuit swim
Usually3.5
Swim support
Good3.5
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: Ocean swell can lead to a shortened swim. All 4

Held back by swim (2.7) and race (2.8).

Provisional: based on 3 sources, plus 2 runner ratings on review sites. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Standard-distance athletes praise the friendly atmosphere.
  • Coastal setting with ocean swimming and trail running.

Watch out for

  • Ocean swell can lead to a shortened swim.
  • Steep climbs and trail running call for specific preparation.
  • Current Olympic bike and run are shorter than historical reports.
  • The current sprint has insufficient matched feedback for a rating.

Latest or next race

Sun 11 Jul 2027

Official race site(croydeocean.co.uk, opens in a new tab)

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What racers say

Overall score 3.1 out of 5

3 reviews and race reports

Tone of the reviews and race reports

  • Positive1
  • Mixed2
  • Negative0

3 reviews

  • Matt Baird

    Raced 2025 · 220 Triathlon participant report

    Tone: Mixed

    A returning standard-distance finisher describes heavy swell, a shortened swim and sustained bike and trail climbs. He values the atmosphere, volunteers and environmental measures despite a difficult personal race. His route predates the shorter distances now advertised for 2027.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions

    Read on 220triathlon.com (220 Triathlon participant report, opens in a new tab)

  • Matt Cox

    Raced 2019 · Team Intrinsic participant report

    Tone: Mixed

    A returning standard-distance finisher enjoys the venue and challenging run. His swim went well, but bike traffic and a mechanical interrupted his race. The company team publishes this athlete report; its sponsorship and team context are explicit, and the course has since changed.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run

    Read on intrinsic-fe.com (Team Intrinsic participant report, opens in a new tab)

  • Steve B. (2020) and Kit D. (2016)

    Racecheck standard-distance reviews

    Tone: Positive

    Two visible standard-distance reviewers praise friendliness and the coastal setting while emphasizing demanding hills. One warns beginners about the run. The page has four event reviews; Amy P. and Jane C. are explicitly tagged sprint and excluded from this standard-distance count. Publication dates differ from raced editions, so the account labels govern.

    Covers Bike, Run

    Read on racecheck.com (Racecheck standard-distance reviews, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

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Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Very tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Several standard-distance athletes value the demanding course and friendly atmosphere; current routes differ from older reports. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.7

    Historical standard-distance athletes praise organization and volunteers; the current edition still needs its own guide. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyDoable2.8

    Historical athletes warn that ocean conditions, climbs and technical running demand specific preparation. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

  • Wetsuit legalUsually3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Water temperatureComfortable3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Calm waterSome chop2.7

    A 2025 finisher describes heavy swell and a shortened swim; earlier editions had more manageable seas. · Low confidence

  • Swim easeModerate2.7

    Ocean swell caused navigation and swimming difficulty in a detailed 2025 standard-distance account. · Low confidence

  • Swim experienceGreat3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Swim supportGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Very good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Bike flatnessRolling2.7

    Multiple athletes describe sustained climbing; the current shorter route has no verified ascent total. · Low confidence

  • Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.1

    Historical accounts describe hilly roads and traffic; current routing and closure require confirmation. · Low confidence

Good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Run sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Run conditionsModerate2.6

    Historical athletes describe demanding beach and trail running, sometimes walking climbs. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessHilly2.3

    Standard-distance accounts consistently describe steep coastal climbs; the current run is shorter. · Low confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Venue beautyLovely3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 1.5 km (0.9 mi)

Putsborough Sands

Bike, 37 km (23.0 mi)

Road

Run, 11 km (6.8 mi)

Surface
Coastal trail and beach

Getting there and staying

Book
Confirm parking, camping and packet collection in the current guide.

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Key facts

Location
Putsborough, Braunton, North Devon, United Kingdom
Typical month
July
Distances
1.5 km (0.9 mi) swim, 37 km (23.0 mi) bike, 11 km (6.8 mi) run

Sources

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