Swansea Triathlon Sunday, May 25, 2025
About the Area

About the Area

Swansea is a coastal city and county in Wales. It’s the 2nd largest city in the country, situated on the sandy South West coast, the county includes the Gower Peninsula and Lliw uplands.

Places to watch on the day of the event:

SA1

SA1 will see hundreds of athletes head off on their triathlon journey, as they swim in the beautiful, natural amphitheatre. With a number of cafes and restaurants dotted along the start and finish area, it’ll be an incredible place to watch the race start.

 

Dylan Thomas Centre

Head to the Dylan Thomas Centre before the event starts and take a walk around the event expo! We’ll have a number of sponsors and suppliers there.

 

Pump House

As athletes head out on the run, they’ll be making their way over to the Pump House, where they’ll pass by the ‘High 5 Zone’, where you can cheer them on as they head straight past the beer garden.
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Castle Square

Castle Square is where the athletes will head down the red carpet after their incredible efforts. Throughout the day, there will be a number of live bands and entertainment for the kids, before the competitors head down the famous red carpet finish line. It’s THE place to be.

The UWTSD Swansea Triathlon 2023

Excitement is building ahead of the UWTSD Swansea Triathlon with staff and students in training for the event to be held on May 28th 2023

Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing?? Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??

Top Tip - Start with a sprint tri early in the season. Swansea is a good one to get your confidence up as the swim is in SA1 Dock which is a great environment as you don’t have to battle the seas tide and currents.

‘Plan some regular swim sets’ ‘Plan some regular swim sets’

It’s important to keep your threshold swimming going over during the ‘off’ season. Below you find two swim sessions which will help you going into the winter months. Try these twice a week and record your times. You can adjust the rest times and distances according to your ability. Feel free to reach out to the coaches at Heathwood swimming in Cardiff for extra help or any questions you may have regarding swim sets or drills.

‘It’s getting colder & the weather is changing’ ‘It’s getting colder & the weather is changing’

For most of us the open water swimming season is coming to an end or is basically over. In October the UK water temperature in the sea, lakes & reservoirs are dropping rapidly and where you were able to swim in 17 to 20 degrees its now more like 12 or 13oc.

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