Clevedon Triathlon (Channel Events)
Clevedon, United Kingdom · July · Independent (Channel Events)
Why people love it
- Swim in a sheltered marine lake beside the pier, in waves of 25
- Bike loop toward Portishead with sea views over the Channel
- Staff and marshals praised in nearly every review
- Live timing; finishers can skip the medal and plaque to cut waste
- Start, swim and finish all close together by the seafront
Watch out for
- Bike roads are open, so expect some traffic and congestion
- Run is hilly with trail sections, tougher than a flat 5 km (3.1 mi)
- Path from swim exit to bike is rough on bare feet
- Toilets were short in reviews, and some glass was left on the course
- Lake water about 16 to 20 °C (61 to 68 °F), estimate
Race
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: Tough
- Racer satisfactionLoved4.2
Racecheck shows 79 reviews averaging 4.63 of 5. Staff and marshals are praised. Toilets, glass on the course and open-road traffic draw complaints. · Medium confidence
- OrganizationWell run4.3
Event logistics 4.82, staff 4.95 and navigation 4.82 on Racecheck; live timing; glass on course and toilet shortage noted. · Medium confidence
- First timer friendlyFriendly4.2
750 m (820 yd) lake swim in waves of 25, 20 km (12.4 mi) bike, hilly 5 km (3.1 mi) run. · Medium confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialAverage3.2
Undulating bike over 20 km (12.4 mi) and hilly run over 5 km (3.1 mi). · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalAlmost always4.7
July lake water is about 16 to 20 °C (61 to 68 °F), under the 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) limit Triathlon England uses. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureComfortable3.6
Estimated 16 to 20 °C (61 to 68 °F) in July; water temperature not published. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm4.3
Walled tidal marine lake, sheltered from Bristol Channel chop; water quality rated 4.73. · Medium confidence
- Swim easeEasy4.0
750 m (820 yd) in a sheltered lake. · Medium confidence
- Swim experienceGreat4.4
Marine Lake beside Clevedon Pier; water quality 4.73 on Racecheck; small waves. · Medium confidence
- Swim supportGood4.2
Waves of 25, well-marked swim, walled lake with safety cover. · Medium confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed3.3
No surface complaints; typical Somerset lanes. · Low confidence
- Road closuresMostly open2.4
Roads are open; reviewers note little traffic but congestion hard to avoid. · Medium confidence
- Bike sceneryBeautiful4.2
Organiser and reviewers cite sea views across the Channel to Wales. · Medium confidence
- WindSome wind3.0
Coastal route above the Bristol Channel; no wind data. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedAverage3.4
Fast flats mixed with hills over 20 km (12.4 mi). · Low confidence
- Bike flatnessRolling3.1
Hills and flats on 20 km (12.4 mi); elevation not published. · Low confidence
- Bike simplicityMostly simple3.8
Single loop toward Portishead, course navigation 4.82. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportStrong3.6
Seafront finish at Salthouse Fields; small field, supportive marshals. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsGood3.5
Aid stations rated 4.31 on Racecheck, below other categories; reviewers ask for paper cups. · Medium confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful4.3
Seafront promenade, Poets Walk woods and views. · Medium confidence
- Run conditionsModerate3.0
Trail and hills over 5 km (3.1 mi). · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessRolling2.6
Hilly trail sections over 5 km (3.1 mi). · Medium confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Air temperaturePleasant4.2
Mid July highs about 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F), estimate. · Low confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable3.0
British summer: changeable, rain possible. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyLovely4.3
Victorian pier, marine lake and Severn Estuary views. · Medium confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy3.9
Lake, promenade and finish are close together. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
Clevedon is about 10 m (33 ft) above sea level. · High confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityGood3.7
Seaside town; Weston-super-Mare and Bristol nearby. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueGood3.7
No price data; mid-range UK seaside prices assumed. · Low confidence
- WalkabilityWalkable4.2
Salthouse Fields start and finish sit by the Marine Lake and seafront. · Low confidence
- Travel easeEasy3.8
Bristol Airport about 20 km (12 mi); M5 junction 20 close. · Low confidence
- LogisticsSimple4.2
Single venue, live timing, clear information; toilets short. · Medium confidence
- Town and foodGood3.8
Seaside town with cafes and a pier. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Clevedon, Somerset, United Kingdom
- Typical month
- July
- Latest or next date
- 18 July 2027
- Organiser
- Independent (Channel Events)
- Distances
- 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 20 km (12.4 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Clevedon Marine Lake, beside Victorian Clevedon Pier (lake)
- Water temperature
- 16–20 °C (61–68 °F)
- Wetsuit
- Optional
- Swim start
- wave (about 25 athletes per wave)
- Bike laps
- 1
- Run laps
- 2
- Run shade
- Wooded trail sections
- Air temperature
- 15–22 °C (59–72 °F)
- Humidity
- Moderate, coastal
- Altitude
- 10 m (33 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Bristol (BRS), 20 km (12 mi) away
- Where to stay
- Clevedon seafront, Portishead
- Booking
- Day-trip race for most; Clevedon, Portishead and Weston-super-Mare have B&Bs. Camping and accommodation listed on the organiser's shop. Airport about 20 km (12 mi).
What racers and reviewers say
- Racecheck (Clevedon Triathlon - Channel Events)Raced 2026 · aggregator · Positive
79 verified reviews, average 4.63. Reviewers agree on friendly, encouraging marshals and staff, clear information, small welcoming feel and a well-marked lake swim started in waves of 25. Bike mixes hills and fast flats; the run is hilly. Faults: too few toilets, glass on parts of the course, congestion on open roads, a path from the swim that hurt bare feet, and middling swag. Lowest scores were facilities 3.86 and swag 4.15.
“well marked swim, friendly marshals”
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