SAii Laguna Phuket

You don’t have to be a triathlete to enjoy the 32nd Laguna Phuket Triathlon. The signature race on Sunday starts with a 1.8km swim – 1.3km in the Andaman Sea followed by 500m in a freshwater lagoon – before a 50km bike ride and 12km run. Elite competitors and age-group athletes share the course, with sprint, relay and duathlon events also on the programme. Saturday brings open-water swims of 1km, 2km and 5km, a 1.5km team swim and a 6km charity fun run. For spectators, the start at SAii Laguna Phuket beach and the finish at Laguna Grove are the places to soak up the atmosphere. Expect plenty of cheering as competitors chase personal bests. Nov 14-15. Free to watch. Saturday: open-water swim starts 7am, 7.30am, 8am and 8.30am at SAii Laguna Phuket beach; charity fun run starts 4.30pm at Laguna Grove. Sunday: main triathlon starts from 6.30am at SAii Laguna Phuket beach; finish at Laguna Grove. Competitor entry fees vary; online registration closed Nov 8