Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon takes place on Sun, Jul 11, 2027 in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. The main route is 113.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jul 11, 2027
- Start
- Eastbourne 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 113.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 40-week plan to Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon features a sea swim against the backdrop of the historic pier, a multi-lap bike course on fully closed roads over Beachy Head, and a fast, flat run on the seafront promenade.
What this race demands
The Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon demands sustained endurance across three consecutive disciplines, combining a sea swim, a rolling closed-road bike course over Beachy Head, and a flat seafront run.
Open Water Sea Swim
The race opens with a sea swim against the backdrop of the historic pier, requiring strong open-water sighting and pacing from the start.
Climbing Durability
The multi-lap bike course takes place on fully closed roads over Beachy Head, demanding continuous climbing and descending leg strength over multiple laps.
Flat Run Economy
The run is hosted on a fast, flat seafront promenade, requiring athletes to maintain efficient running form and cadence immediately after the cycling leg.
A middle-distance triathlon typically requires an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output across the swim, bike, and run.
Your road to race day
Race day at Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon is 40 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base28 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 19, 2027 – May 30, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · May 31, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 21, 2027 – Jul 4, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 5, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon?
Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon takes place on Sun, Jul 11, 2027 in Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
How long is Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon?
The main route is 113.1 km.
What does Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon demand?
The Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon demands sustained endurance across three consecutive disciplines, combining a sea swim, a rolling closed-road bike course over Beachy Head, and a flat seafront run.
Who is Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon for?
Eastbourne Middle-Distance Triathlon is open to all participants.
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