Sprint - Saturday
Triathlon: Swim 0.75km, Bike 19.8km, Run 5.4km
Blenheim Palace Triathlon
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- Blenheim Palace Grounds
- 7,000 participants
- By Limelight Sports Club
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Challenge Awards Runner Up 2019This is one of the UK's most picturesque triathlons, and is the perfect day out for the whole family. A brilliant season opener, it is also the world's ONLY triathlon located at a World Heritage Site.
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Limelight Sports Club has confirmed that this event will be going ahead as planned on Friday 10th Sep 2021 in accordance with the COVID-19 safety measures. Learn moreReview summary
4.8
18 Reviews
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Tina S
"Great experience for my first triathlon with 6 friends all first time too! So..."
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Jeff L
"Forget watching from the comfort of your armchair,this event caters for all,..."
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Stuart H
"Fantastic event, it gave a real sense of being part of something epic and..."
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How to enter the Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Super Sprint - Saturday
Triathlon: Swim 0.4km, Bike 13.2km, Run 2.9kmSuper Sprint - Sunday
Triathlon: Swim 0.4km, Bike 13.1km, Run 2.9kmSprint - Sunday
Triathlon: Swim 0.75km, Bike 19.8km, Run 5.4kmSaturday - Sprint Team Relay
Triathlon: Swim 0.75km, Bike 19.8km, Run 5.4km
Blenheim Palace Triathlon routes
The swim is an open water (and freshwater) swim in the lake. The bike course consists of a gently rolling route circling the estate, while the run is a scenic offering around the Queen's Pool.
The Sprint Team Relay is a great introduction to triathlon. Teams of 3 will have one member complete each element of the event, eg one member swims, one bikes, and one runs. The 'baton' or timing chip is passed between teammates in transition, then all members of the team will meet and cross the finish line together.
Sprint: 750m Swim, 19.8km Bike, 5.4km Run
Sprint Team Relay: 750m Swim, 19.8km Bike, 5.4km Run
Super Sprint: 500m Swim, 13.3km Bike, 2.9km Run
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be toilets at the Belnheim Palace Triathlon?
Yes, there will be toilet facilities in the car park, at the event village, near the swim start area.
What happens if I lose my chip timing device on the route?
You will be charged £20 if you lose your chip while it is in your possession.
Can I fundraise for a charity?
If you would like to take part and fundraise for a charity please email [email protected] and use the subject line '2021 CHARITY PLACES'. Please include the details of the charity you wish to fundraise for.
I am an elite triathlete, can I enter this event?
There is an elite field reserved for the best triathletes in the world, To find out more about how to enter as an elite, please contact British Triathlon.
What is the difference between the general and premium sprint?
The premium sprint allows you to compete in the first wave of the day.
I have a disability can I still participate?
We are an all-inclusive event and do our utmost to accommodate participants with disabilities. Please contact our Customer Service Team, with a description of your disability. We will assess this and establish if it is possible to compete and what we require to make this feasible.
When should I receive my race pack?
Your race pack will be delivered to you in plenty of time before event weekend. Team relay captains will receive the race pack for their whole team. If you do not receive it please contact [email protected] This pack will contain essential items for your race including a security wristband, bib number and safety pins, helmet, bike sticker, timing chip, and vehicle access pass.
Do I need a wetsuit?
Wetsuits are compulsory for this triathlon for the safety of our participants. Your wetsuit will keep you warm and improve your swimming speed; a wetsuit provides you with extra buoyancy and the higher you are the faster you swim. Your wetsuit must be a neoprene and we recommend a full body wetsuit, it can be a ‘shorty’.
Can I listen to headphones during the event?
No, personal music devices are not allowed as you will not be able to hear marshals or others around you.
Is water available during the races?
Water will be handed out on the run course and at the finish line.
There will be no water stations on the bike course – it is your responsibility to ensure that you have enough fluid to keep yourself hydrated on the bike leg.
Does my bike helmet meet safety standards?
Your helmet will pass the safety inspection as long as it has no cracks in it, has no damage to it and bears a CE & EU safety mark inside it. The strap must also be in good working order.
Blenheim Palace Triathlon weather forecast
Drizzle throughout the day.
18°C
Predicted highs
12°C
Predicted lows
High chance of rain
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Blenheim Palace Triathlon reviews (18)
Did the Super Sprint - Sunday in 2019
Great experience for my first triathlon with 6 friends all first time too! So much so we have recruited more to the team and want to come back in 2020!!C
Charles CDid the Sprint - Saturday in 2019
Fantastic event all round. Great for a first tri. Lovely swim, then nice to cycle on closed roads. Transitions can feel long but apart from that excellent course.J
Joao BDid the Sprint - Saturday in 2019
This was such an amazing experience. I left wanting to repeat it next year and improve my PB. Can't beat Blenheim!J
James RDid the Super Sprint - Sunday in 2019
What can I say? Ideal setting, great organisation well thought out course and closed roads! And not to mention the most regal of transition areas. The only negative is the cost for spectators (£40 or thereabouts for two)Did the Sprint - Saturday in 2019
Fantastic event, it gave a real sense of being part of something epic and special. Organisation, marshalling etc was fantastic and flawless for such big event !! Cant wait to do it again next year !!C
Chris MDid the Sprint - Saturday in 2019
Amazing setting.. Great place to swim, to transition is scenic and challenging. Varied and fast cycle course. Run scenic. Crowd support amazing. Slick organisation.H
Hannah ODid the Sprint - Saturday in 2019
Please put some padding down over the red matting where you rack your bikes! I really hurt my foot when I trod on a stone!T
Tom SDid the Super Sprint - Saturday in 2019
Cracking event!!! It was so easy when we arrived and smooth throughout the day! Had the best time - thank you allDid the Super Sprint - Saturday in 2019
Forget watching from the comfort of your armchair,this event caters for all, sign up for 2020 give it a tri !!!J
Jay GoodmanDid the Sprint - Saturday in 2019
First time doing this event and from
the start it was a great day. The event as a whole was very well organised and coordinated. Event area loaded with stands an stalls and plenty to do for the kids. The event itself was layed out well, really enjoyed the cheeky uphill run after the swim to transition. Transition was well organised with no areas were a #hangingout triathlete could go wrong and both the bike and running routes being enclosed challenging but fun. Further loads of first time and experienced triathlete took part which made for a great atmosphere. One piece of advice is to arrive as early as possible, I had 2 hours which ment for a non rushed look round, checking swim start, finish, transition entry exits and as it's a lap course noting where I had to cut of or merge on both the bike /run routes.
Recomend this event to anyone.
Challenge yourself or stay the same !
Jay Goodman
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