GRANITE EVENTS
Across one weekend, a festival of multi-sport for every ability.
Events for the whole family, culminating in the Granite 100.
SATURDAY 12/09/26
NOVICE TRY A TRI
This fun, inclusive event is the perfect place to give triathlon a go. Relaxed atmosphere, no special kit requirements, just simple swim - bike - run fun.
Swim: approx 300m ocean swim
Bike: 12.5km (predominantly flat, open roads)
Run: 2.8km offroad (coastal paths)
TIME: 8am
LOCATION: Pembroke Bay
ENTRY CRITERIA: All entries must be aged 14 or over. 12 Year olds must be accompanied by an adult on the bike
SPLASH & DASH (ages 5-12)
An opportunity for 'Granite Groms' to take part in the weekend with this fun, inclusive event delivered by Try A Tri Guernsey. Varying distances for each age group, all taking place on the beach, within depth.
Ages 5&6: a 'splash' within depth, run approx 1 lap (250m) on the beach
Ages 7&8: swim approx 25m within depth, run 2 laps on the beach
Ages 9&10: swim approx 75m around a bobber placed out of depth, run 3 laps
Ages 11-13: swim 150m / two circuits using a bobber placed out of depth, run 3 laps
TIME: Approx 9.30am
LOCATION: Pembroke Bay
ENTRY CRITERIA: All children must be comfortable in the water. All children over the age of 8 must be able to swim 25m unaided.
SUNDAY 13/09/26
GRANITE 100
Guernsey's only PTO distance event and a route to test your grit.
Swim: 2-lap bay circuit
Bike: 2-lap, non-drafting, circuit along the West Coast of Guernsey
Run: 18km offroad, including TWO descents below sea level
RACE START: approx 7am (TBC)
LOCATION: Peninsula Hotel & Surrounds
ENTRY CRITERIA: All competitors must be aged 18 or over. 2km sea swim must be completed in (1 hr), total event (swim, bike and run) must be completed in 7.5 hrs.
GRANITE SPRINT
For those who prefer something a little shorter and sweeter, but still want to test their grit.
Swim: 1km sea swim
Bike: 30km, non-drafting, along the West Coast of Guernsey
Run: 6km offroad, including one descent to sub-40 metres
RACE START: Approx 7.15am
LOCATION: Peninsula Hotel & Surrounds
ENTRY CRITERIA: All competitors must be over 18 and able to swim 1km in the open water