Now in its 6th edition the event has once again been included as part of the British Triathlon Major Events Programme as a GB Age-Group Team Qualifier for the ETU Sprint Distance Triathlon European Championships. This iconic event takes in many of the landmarks of this famous seaside resort including an open water swim in the inland Marine Lake, a fast and flat bike course on fully closed roads along the coast, followed by a similarly flat and scenic run around the lake, Kings Gardens and under the pier, this is a quick course and ideal for PBs!The event is open to all levels of triathlete from complete novices to seasoned age group competitors and includes a Sprint and Standard distance race along with a novices only wave in the Sprint race.