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Devon's Closed-Road Seaside Multisport Festival

Race, swim and run on one of the UK’s most iconic coastlines. The English Riviera Festival brings together triathlon, sea swimming, aquabike, aquathlon and fast closed-road running for an unforgettable summer race weekend in the heart of Torquay.

TRIATHLON

CLOSED-ROAD RUN

SEA SWIM

Aquabike & Aquathlon

One Festival.

Endless Ways To Race.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the English Riviera, this unique seaside festival brings together athletes of every ability for a day of racing, community and coastal adventure.
From Devon’s only closed-road triathlon to open-water sea swims and fast 5K & 10K races, the festival offers a challenge for everyone. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best, stepping up to your first multisport event or simply looking for an unforgettable race experience, you’ll find your place here.

With a sea swim from Torre Abbey Sands, traffic-free racing and spectacular seafront views throughout the day, the English Riviera Festival combines performance, atmosphere and scenery in one incredible location.

WHY CHOOSE US

WHY RACE THE ENGLISH RIVIERA?

Devon's Only Closed-Road Triathlon
Experience the rare opportunity to race on fully closed roads through the heart of Torquay. Safe, fast and designed for great racing, it’s a course unlike any other in Devon.
Swim In The Sea

Start your challenge in the waters of Torre Abbey Sands and enjoy an authentic open-water race experience on one of the South West’s most iconic stretches of coastline.

Fast Courses. Stunning Views.
From the closed-road bike course to the seafront running routes, every discipline combines speed with spectacular coastal scenery.
A Festival Atmosphere From Start To Finish
The English Riviera Festival is more than a race. Supportive crowds, fellow competitors, families and spectators create an energetic atmosphere that carries you all the way to the finish line.

CHOOSE

YOUR CHALLENGE

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or entering your first event, there’s a race designed for you.

TRIATHLON EVENTS

Take on Devon’s premier closed-road triathlon event with multiple distances and race formats available.

Events Include:

SEA SWIM EVENTS

Experience open-water swimming on the stunning English Riviera coastline with distances suitable for first-time swimmers and experienced competitors alike.

Events Include:

RUNNING EVENTS

Fast, measured and scenic closed-road races along the English Riviera seafront.

Events Include:

AQUABIKE & AQUATHLON EVENTS

Experience the English Riviera course your way, with swim-bike and swim-run formats on Devon’s stunning seafront.

Events Include:

A RACE EXPERIENCE

FOR EVERY ATHLETE

One of the things that makes the English Riviera Festival unique is its accessibility.

Athletes beginning the English Riviera sea swim from Torre Abbey Sands
New to triathlon?

The Supersprint, Aquathlon and shorter swim options provide an ideal starting point.

Participants crossing the finish line at the English Riviera Festival
Looking to race hard?

The fast bike circuit, sea swim and closed-road courses create the perfect environment to push for your next personal best.

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Racing with friends or family? ​

Relay options, youth races and multiple event formats mean everyone can be part of the festival experience.

THE ENGLISH RIVIERA

EXPERIENCE

The festival takes place in the heart of Torquay, one of Britain’s most loved seaside destinations.

Athletes can expect sea views, a vibrant race atmosphere and spectator-friendly racing from start to finish. The combination of coastal scenery, closed-road racing and festival energy creates a race weekend that participants return to year after year.

Whether you’re travelling from across Devon or making a weekend of it from further afield, the English Riviera Festival delivers an experience that goes far beyond race day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

The festival includes events suitable for beginners, experienced athletes, junior competitors and relay teams.

Yes. The triathlon and running events take place on professionally managed closed-road courses.

Yes. Relay entries are available for selected triathlon events.

Absolutely. The seafront location and compact event layout make it one of the most spectator-friendly events in the South West.

READY TO RACE

THE RIVIERA?

Join athletes from across Devon and beyond for an unforgettable day of triathlon, sea swimming and closed-road racing on the English Riviera.
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One Festival. Endless Ways To Race.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the English Riviera, this unique seaside festival brings together athletes of every ability for a day of racing, community and coastal adventure.

From Devon’s only closed-road triathlon to open-water sea swims and fast 5K & 10K races, the festival offers a challenge for everyone. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best, stepping up to your first multisport event or simply looking for an unforgettable race experience, you’ll find your place here.

With a sea swim from Torre Abbey Sands, traffic-free racing and spectacular seafront views throughout the day, the English Riviera Festival combines performance, atmosphere and scenery in one incredible location.

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