Accuro Jersey Triathlon
St Helier, Jersey · June to July · Independent (3D Events; Accuro title sponsor)
Course: 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 40 km (24.9 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run. Jersey Sprint: 750 m (0.47 mi) / 40 km (24.9 mi) / 5 km (3.1 mi); a Super Sprint of 400 m / 10 km / 2.5 km (0.25 / 6.2 / 1.6 mi) also runs
Why people love it
- Several formats on one day: Standard, Jersey Sprint, Super Sprint and junior races.
- Racecheck 4.69 of 5 from 11 ratings; marshals, safety and navigation all scored 5.0.
- Swim in a tidal sea pool at West Park Beach with Elizabeth Castle in view.
- Airport is 8 km (5 mi) from St Helier, with Victoria Avenue closed for the race.
Watch out for
- The Jersey Sprint bike is the full 40 km (24.9 mi), long for a sprint.
- Yellow swim caps blend into yellow buoys; sight carefully.
- The run is repetitive harbour laps, four for the Standard.
- Reviews are from 2015 and 2016, and the Marine Lake was unavailable in 2023; confirm the 2027 swim venue.
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 satisfactionLoved4.0
Racecheck shows 11 ratings averaging 4.69 of 5, all from 2015 and 2016, so it may not reflect the event today. · Low confidence
- OrganizationWell run4.2
Reviewers praise excellent organisation, friendly marshals and loud local crowds; reviews are about ten years old. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyFriendly4.0
Welcoming and a Super Sprint option, but the Jersey Sprint bike is a full 40 km (24.9 mi). · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialAverage3.0
Bike length stretches the sprint. · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalUsually4.2
Sea water in June is cool; reviewers did not say whether wetsuits are compulsory. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureAcceptable3.4
Water temperature is not reported by reviewers. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm3.5
Calm and sheltered for some racers, choppy for others. · Low confidence
- Swim easeEasy3.8
750 m (0.47 mi) swim. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceGreat3.7
Sea pool swim with the castle in view; mixed reports on chop. · Low confidence
- Swim supportGood3.9
Reviewers rate safety and staff 5.0 on Racecheck, from only 11 ratings. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed3.3
Surface is not discussed by reviewers. · Low confidence
- Road closuresPartly closed3.4
Victoria Avenue is closed from 8 am to 2 pm in 2016; other roads are less clear. · Low confidence
- Bike sceneryBeautiful4.0
Seafront island roads; reviewers like the interesting bike. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind3.0
Seafront island course; wind is not discussed by reviewers. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedAverage3.1
Twisty roads. · Low confidence
- Bike flatnessRolling3.2
Gain not published; 40 km (24.9 mi) is double a standard sprint bike. · Low confidence
- Bike simplicitySome technical parts2.9
Twisty roads with a technical course. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportStrong4.2
Reviewers describe loud local crowds. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsGood3.6
Aid is not discussed by reviewers. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful3.5
Harbour laps; reviewers find them repetitive. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsEasy3.8
Short two-lap run. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessMostly flat4.1
Promenade. · Low confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Air temperaturePleasant4.2
Late June on Jersey is mild. · Low confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable3.2
Not discussed by reviewers. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyLovely4.0
Sea pool beach with Elizabeth Castle in view. · Low confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy4.3
Loud local crowds on the promenade, per reviewers. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
Jersey is at 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 availabilityBook early3.3
Island with limited rooms in summer; athletes say little. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueNormal2.7
Island prices; no athlete comments. · Low confidence
- WalkabilityWalkable3.8
Central St Helier venue; closed Victoria Avenue. · Low confidence
- Travel easeOne connection2.8
Island: ferry or flight needed; airport is 8 km (5 mi) from St Helier. · Low confidence
- LogisticsSimple3.7
The Marine Lake was unavailable in 2023, so the swim venue may change. · Low confidence
- Town and foodGood4.0
St Helier has plenty of food; athletes say little. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- St Helier, Jersey, Jersey
- Typical month
- June to July
- Latest or next date
- 4 July 2027
- Organiser
- Independent (3D Events; Accuro title sponsor)
- Field size
- About 450 athletes
- Distances (non-standard)
- 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 40 km (24.9 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Marine Lake, West Park Beach, St Helier (in front of Elizabeth Castle) (sea)
- Water temperature
- 15–18 °C (59–64 °F)
- Wetsuit
- Legal
- Swim start
- wave (split waves; in-water support)
- Swim laps
- 1
- Run laps
- 2
- Air temperature
- 16–22 °C (61–72 °F)
- Humidity
- Moderate, maritime
- Altitude
- 5 m (16 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Jersey (JER), 8 km (5 mi) away
- Where to stay
- St Helier waterfront
- Booking
- Hotels in St Helier; island ferries and flights fill in summer. Book early.
What racers and reviewers say
- Racecheck (11 ratings)Raced 2016 · aggregator · Positive
Average 4.69 from 11 ratings, all 2015 and 2016. Reviewers agree on excellent organisation, plenty of friendly marshals and loud local crowds, an interesting twisty bike, and an inclusive format where the Super Sprint helps newcomers (Racecheck safety, staff, navigation all 5.0). Swim: calm and sheltered for some, choppy for others, with yellow caps hard to see against yellow buoys. Run is repetitive harbour laps. Gripes: no age-group rankings, unclear licence fee, pricey.
- Bailiwick Express: record turnoutRaced 2016 · article · Positive
Local news ahead of the 2016 race: about 450 entrants, the biggest yet; swim in the Marine Lake; Victoria Avenue closed 8 am to 2 pm; the 2015 Olympic winners finished about 1:57 and 2:18. Provides course facts, not opinions.
- Bailiwick Express: what to know about this year's raceRaced 2026 · article · Positive
Preview of the 28 June 2026 edition: lists Standard, Aquabike, Jersey Sprint, Super Sprint and junior races, says over 2,000 people have completed the main event in a decade, and names two charities. No course detail.
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