Kickstart your triathlon season at a perfect, award-winning beginner's venue. The Torbay Triathlon Spring, taking place on Sunday, 5 April 2026 at the Torbay Velopark in Paignton, offers a fully traffic-free and welcoming introduction to the sport. With a pool-based swim, a fast, flat bike leg on smooth tarmac, and a parkland run, the event provides a safe and friendly environment for all levels. Catering to the entire family, it features a wide range of categories from a full Sprint Triathlon for adults to dedicated Novice, Tristar, and Mini Tri races for children as young as five. Renowned for its excellent organization and atmosphere, this is the ideal spring event to take on your first triathlon, involve the whole family, or set an early-season personal best on the beautiful English Riviera.
Races Offered
Sprint Relay per team of 2 or 3
Apr 04, 2026
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19.5 km 5 km
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Multisports
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13:30
Supersprint
Apr 05, 2026
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10.5 km 2.5 km
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Multisports
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09:30
Novice Race
Apr 05, 2026
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9 km 2.5 km
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09:40
Novice Kids 11-14
Apr 05, 2026
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6 km 1.8 km
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Multisports
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10:10
Tristar Start
Apr 05, 2026
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Tristar Start
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Multisports
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11:20
Mini Tri
Apr 05, 2026
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Mini Tri
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Multisports
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11:40
Sprint Triathlon
Apr 05, 2026
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19.5 km 5 km
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Multisports
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13:00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Paignton.
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7.1° / 13.0°
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3.0° / 9.3°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 2m
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Avg rainfall
3.1 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
16.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
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Humidity
81.1%
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Sunrise
06:19
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Sunset
20:09
About Paignton
Learn more about the host city, Paignton.
Paignton is a seaside town in the Torbay area of the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon. The town, which has a history as a fishing village but is also on the railway line, is home to the well-known Paignton Zoo.