Thank you so much for your fantastic review — and congratulations on completing your first triathlon! We’re so pleased to hear you felt safe, supported, and able to enjoy the challenge — especially with those choppy swim conditions! Our lifeguards and marshals work hard to ensure athletes have the best experience possible, so it’s great to hear their efforts made a difference. It means a lot that you’d recommend the event and want to return — we’d love to have you back on the start line again next year!

Thanks so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback — and for the kind words about the volunteers, communication, and overall event experience. We're really glad you had a great day and enjoyed the atmosphere and goodie bags! Regarding the speaker on the beach — that's really useful to know. Interestingly, we’ve had feedback this years participants that sound projection was clear and easily heard. We’ll review the setup and equipment to ensure it's crisp and audible for everyone next time. On the bike support side — as per British Triathlon guidelines, the bike leg is considered an unsupported course, so all participants are expected to carry their own basic tools and spares for things like punctures or minor adjustments. That said, we do perform a basic bike check at the entrance to transition to flag any obvious issues with safety. We'll look into the feasibility of a simple tool station for future events as a courtesy offering, but responsibility for bike maintenance will always remain with the athlete. As for the run/cycle flow and lap counting confusion — you’re not alone in that feedback, and it’s already on our improvement list for next year. We’re actively exploring more distinct signage and clearer flow control for those finishing versus those still completing laps. Thanks again for racing with us and for taking the time to share your thoughts — they really help us make The Southend Triathlon better each year.

Thanks a ton for the awesome feedback! We’re buzzing to hear you had a great time and loved the event — that’s exactly what we aim for. The team puts in a serious shift behind the scenes, so it's brilliant to see it all pay off on race day. Roll on next year — we’ll be ready and waiting for you!

Thanks so much for the thoughtful and detailed review — we really appreciate it! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the event from start to finish and that the new one-way swim worked well for you. That choppy sea definitely added some extra spice this year — glad to hear you embraced the challenge! Big cheers for your kind words about the marshals and the goody bags — we’ll pass that on to the team who put in the legwork behind the scenes. And thank you for your constructive note about the entrance/exit layout for the cycle and run. You’ve nailed the balance we wanted to keep it spectator-friendly while maintaining flow for athletes, and it’s clear there’s still room to tweak and improve that zone. We’ll absolutely review that setup for next year to make it smoother and clearer for participants without compromising the spectator experience. Massive thanks again for racing with us and taking the time to give such useful feedback — it means a lot to the whole crew. Hope to see you on the start line again next year!

We’re really glad you enjoyed the event. It means a lot to our whole team and amazing crew of volunteers who help bring it all together. We hope to welcome you back to the Southend Triathlon in 2026!

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review — we're really glad to hear you felt the event was well organised, especially the swim safety, transition setup, and volunteer support. It means a lot to the whole team. We appreciate your honest feedback on the bike course. You're right — navigating urban areas brings its own challenges, and while our marshals worked hard to manage you through the course safely, we're always reviewing whether further measures (like compulsory foot downs at specific junctions) could enhance rider safety without disrupting the race flow. Your input helps us improve year on year, and we’ll be taking it into account as we review plans for 2026. Thanks again for being part of the Southend Triathlon, and we hope to see you back next year!

Thank you for your feedback and pleased that you enjoyed the event

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts following the race — we really appreciate it. We completely understand your preference for posted race packs. It’s something we’re actively reviewing for future editions. Right now, collection helps us ensure athletes have the latest updates and can pick up extras like goodie bags — but we know a 60-mile round trip isn’t ideal, and we’ll take that on board. As for the run route, we hear you on laps vs. out-and-back. The multi-lap format helps with event logistics and safety coverage in a busy urban area, but we’ll definitely consider ways to make the run feel more varied and flowing. Regarding the cycle traffic — you’re spot on. The later start was tide-dependent for swim safety, which pushed some riders into slightly busier road conditions. Again, it’s on our radar and we’ll assess what can be done there too. Really glad you found the marshalling strong — our volunteer team puts a huge amount in, and it’s great to know it was felt out on the course. Thanks again for being part of the event and helping us shape future improvements.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, we’re really pleased to hear you had a positive race experience and appreciated the course updates this year. We’re glad the tide-assisted swim worked well for you, even with the choppy conditions — and yes, a wetsuit was definitely the smart call on the day! It’s also great to know the changes to the bike dead zone and the accurate run distance hit the mark — both were areas we worked hard on improving from previous years. We really appreciate your comments on the organisation, comms, and team support — our crew and volunteers are the heart of the event, so we’ll be sure to pass that on. Your point about a pre-race briefing near the swim start is well made. While we did cover everything in the final instructions email, we know not everyone takes it all in ahead of time. We’ll absolutely look at integrating a quick on-site refresher next year to help reduce any last-minute confusion. Thanks again for racing with us — and for helping us make the Southend Triathlon better every year.

Thanks so much for your kind words , we’re really glad to hear the marshalling stood out for you this year, especially on the bike course. Our volunteers and course team put in a massive effort behind the scenes and on race day, and feedback like this means the world to them. We’ll be sure to pass your comments on. Thanks again for being part of the event and we hope to see you back next year!

Hi Simon, Thank you for such a constructive and thoughtful message — it’s clear from your experience and insight that you’ve got a deep understanding of the sport, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. We’re especially pleased to hear that your sons had a great race — that’s what it’s all about, and we’re committed to keeping a local triathlon alive and thriving for exactly that reason. You’ve raised some valid and helpful points around course layout and logistics: Bike In / Out flow: We completely agree that the crossover near transition wasn’t ideal. It was a compromise we made this year due to a combination of route access constraints and logistical limitations. That said, it’s something we’ve already flagged for redesign and your feedback reinforces its priority for 2026 — we’ll aim for fully separated entry/exit paths as seen in previous editions. Signage clarity and car interactions: We’ll be reviewing our signage size and placement at key points including the Bike In entrance and transition run exits. We’ve also taken note of the slip road issue and will be raising it in our post-race meeting with the council to explore possible closure options for next year. Safety and clarity are non-negotiables, and we’ll push for stronger measures. Run course confusion: A few athletes did indeed misinterpret the course layout, despite the signage, marshals, and the pre-race briefing explaining the two-lap format. We’ll look at how we can reinforce this visually and verbally even more clearly — including lap banners, course taping, and additional run marshals at the split point. You’ve struck the perfect tone in your feedback — pragmatic, solutions-focused, and genuinely supportive. If you’d be happy to lend a hand in any way, even just reviewing some ideas or attending a debrief, we’d absolutely welcome it. Events like this live or die by community involvement, and voices like yours help raise the bar. please contact me on info@rtcevents.co.uk - Thank you for taking the time to give us some great feedback Thanks again for being part of the day — and please pass on our congratulations to your lads for a strong race in some tough swim conditions! Jon Brown Race Director RTC Events

Thanks for sharing your experience, we’re so glad you enjoyed the bike and run routes, and appreciated the challenge of that choppy sea swim! You’ve raised a really valid point about the swim hat colour feeling visible and safe in the water is critical, especially in tough conditions. We’ll definitely review our colour choices for next year with that in mind to help all athletes feel confident out there. Thanks again for taking part and for helping us keep improving year after year. Hope to see you back in 2026!

Thank you for the great feedback, we’re really glad you enjoyed the event and noticed the improvements to the layout this year. It’s great to hear you felt supported and welcomed by the team on the day, that means a lot to us. Appreciate you flagging the confusion around the run laps vs finish — we’ve taken that on board and will look at clearer signage and briefing points next time to make it even smoother. Thanks again for being part of the day and we hope to see you back in 2026!

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, we’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and that this year’s event stood out for you. John and the team at JBR have been an incredible driving force behind the Southend Triathlon from the beginning even before they were running it and it means a lot to see that recognised. The passion, time and energy that goes into making this happen is huge and it’s all worth it when we hear feedback like this. Hope to see you back next year for an even bigger and better event!

Thanks for your comments we’re really pleased to hear the new swim route worked better for you, especially given the choppier conditions on the day. We’re always looking to refine the athlete experience, so great to know the changes made a positive difference. Hope to see you back next year!

Thanks for taking the time to share your observations and especially for being out there as a competing athlete. We completely understand your concerns around the bike in/out and the 10K loop section. Safety is our top priority, and your feedback is really valuable in helping us identify areas to strengthen for future events. We’ll definitely review our marshal coverage and signage in those zones to ensure we mitigate any risks from local traffic as much as possible. Appreciate you being part of the day — and hope to welcome you back next year.

Thanks so much for the great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you found the event beginner-friendly that’s exactly what we aim for. Our volunteer team will be chuffed to hear your kind words, they really are the heart of the event. We’d love to have you back next year same great atmosphere, with a few new tweaks to make it even better!