The complete Sandman experience.

Standard Triathlon

Sea. Road. Forest. Sandman takes the familiar Olympic-distance format somewhere altogether wilder.

Begin with an open-water swim from one of Wales' most beautiful beaches, ride through the landscape of Ynys Môn, then swap tarmac for the trails of Newborough Forest. It's fast in places, challenging in others, and unlike the average Standard-distance triathlon from start to finish.

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Dates

26 Sep 2027

Location

Distances

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Swim - 1500m

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Bike - 42.3km

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Run - 10.2km

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Route Description

With a beach start and sea swim, lining up on the glorious Newborough beach is an unforgettable feeling. The route is a simple out-and-back, but only the sea will decide whether you're pitted against calm waters or white-tipped waves!

Don’t believe the rumours that this Island is flat! There are plenty of climbs and descents on this bike route to keep you on your toes. Starting from Transition in the heart of Newborough Forest, climb up to the village of Newborough and take a right. Head round the sweeping bends and fast straights whilst also negotiating the tight village streets before turning left before the famous village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and onto the A5. This historic road takes you flying past traditional villages and green fields before turning left towards the coast with stunning views of the coast on the return leg. Riding through Malltraeth and back towards Newborough, you will descend down the forest road once more to transition, ready to get your running shoes on.

With Newborough Forest once hosting the Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Running Championships, it's safe to say the trails on this section are world-class. Running through trees and catching glimpses of the sea and marshland within this forest is just magical if you’re not distracted by how much your legs are now starting to hurt! We don’t make it easy either, the last 1.5km is almost entirely on sand - it makes the accomplishment of becoming a Sandman all the more rewarding!

Pricing

Tier 1 - Individual

Ends: 20/12/2026

£109.99

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Tier 2 - Individual

Ends: 12/09/2027

£119.99

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Tier 3 - Individual

Ends: 24/09/2027

£129.99

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Team Relay Entry Launch Price

Ends: 20/12/2026

£69.99 Per Team Member

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Team Relay Entry

Ends: 12/09/2027

£74.99 Per Team Member

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Standard Distance Adventure Triathlon Series Season Pass 2026

Ends: 11/06/2027

£219.99
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Important Information

Minimum Age

In line with British Triathlon Federation rules you must be at least 17 years old to take part in this race.

Registration

Registration for the Standard Triathlon will take place before the race on Sunday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days before the race.

Registration is usually located in the main Beach car park in Newborough Forest, LL61 6SG.

Wave Start Times

The Sandman event is affected by the tides, and start times change year on year. Races will always start in the morning as close to high tide, 8.30am at the latest.

Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website below and via email 10 days before your race.

Waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.

You'll be able to find out which wave you're in by logging onto the Live Tracker app ahead of the race. Details of this will be emailed to you along with the Final Instructions.

Transition

Transition opens early on the morning of the event and will close approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days before your race.

Transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight.

Equipment left in Transition after it closes will be removed, and its security cannot be guaranteed.

Cut off times

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.

You have a total of 55 minutes to complete your swim and exit transition.
You have a total of 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete your bike and exit transition.
You have a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete your run.

Timings are subject to change. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days before the race, and they’ll also be available on our website below.

Prizes

We hold a prize-giving ceremony after the racing; approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions. However, it is a good idea to listen out for any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed, and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!

Prize Categories for the Standard Triathlon are (for both open and female):