London Triathlon

Name: London Triathlon
Start: 2022-08-06T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-08-06T23:00:00.000Z
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London E16 1XL, UK
Rating: 4.3

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London Triathlon

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Soak up the summer sun and take in the London sights during this triathlon festival. Participants will love the support of the 30,000 strong crowds along the course and, for an extra challenge, sign up for triathlons on Sunday.

Olympic Relay, Sprint, Super Sprint, and 4 more

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Sun 7th Aug 2022

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London, United Kingdom

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4.3
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Where and when

Location

ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London E16 1XL, UK

Start times

Sun 7th Aug 2022

Olympic Relay:

TBC |

Sprint:

TBC |

Super Sprint:

TBC |

Olympic Plus:

TBC |

Olympic:

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Warrior:

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Sprint Team Relay:

TBC

Event summary

Here are the distances available for London Triathlon

Olympic Relay

1500m

40km

10km

£53 - £79.50

Sprint

750m

20km

5km

£78.99

Super Sprint

400m

10km

2.5km

£70

Olympic Plus

1500m

80km

10km

£116

Route information

This iconic central London event gives you an incredible opportunity to swim-bike-run on closed-roads through our amazing capital city.

All competitors will swim in the Royal Victoria Dock and run around the London Docklands, cheered on by the 30,000 strong crowd. The bike route varies depending on the distance, day and category you choose.

The famous Olympic distance events on the Sunday have a bike route like no other! You can whizz past some of London’s most infamous landmarks including the Tower of London, the London Eye and Big Ben.

Warrior

Race as many triathlons back to back as you can in this fantastic triathlon event.

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What's included

Finisher’s Medal
Free event branded swim hat
Event race pack (inc race number, bike number, timing chip)
Post-event hydration
Stunning closed road course

How to get there

ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London E16 1XL, UK

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By Car

ExCeL is accessed from the A13 but this will be particularly busy on race days because of the road closures in operation.

The A13 can be reached from central London, Blackwall and Rotherhithe Tunnels, the A406 North Circular, M25 and M11. ExCeL Parking is signed from both Gallions Reach roundabout (from the East) and Canning Town (from the West).

Please check for any roadworks that may affect these routes.

*Be sure to plan your journey carefully, roads will be closed for racing during the event.*

Venue Parking

The West entrance to ExCeL has a 1.9m height restriction. Please navigate to the East entrance if you transport your bike on a roof rack or if you have a high or wide vehicle.

All parking at ExCeL is charged at a daily rate of £20 which is payable via Pay and Display tickets which are available for purchase within the car parks.

*Plan to arrive (at least) 90 minutes before your start time to avoid being late for your race.*

Public Transport

Nearest Stations are:

Canning Town (Jubilee Line) 1.6 miles from ExCeL.

Stratford 3.5 miles from ExCeL.

West Ham 1.8 miles from ExCeL.

Prince Regent DLR 0.1 miles from ExCeL.

Important Travel Information

Bikes are allowed on the DLR off-peak and at weekends but are limited to a maximum of two bikes per set of doors.

Due to these limitations, and in light of the number of competitors taking part in the triathlon over the course of the day, we recommend that competitors with bicycles either cycle to the event or travel by car.

Event day logistics

Information on event day logistics including arrival times, kit checklists, start times and race information will be sent to all participants via email approximately 4 weeks before the event.

You must be 17 years old or over, as of the 31st December of the year you are competing, to compete in the main triathlon.

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Spectator Info

The London Triathlon is a great day out for both athletes & spectators!

Family and friends are always encouraged to come down, cheer on the triathletes & help create the incredible atmosphere London is famous for. Inside the ExCeL, you’ll find a great selection of food & drink, a bar and exclusive deals from the event partners. It’s completely free for all spectators to enter the ExCeL on the day.

Swim

Spectators can view the whole of the swim course from the dock edge, next to the start pontoon. You can access the dock edge, via the stairs or lift located on the South side of the main hall.

The Finish Line

As your athlete starts their final lap, it is suggested you make your way to the finish line– it’s an electrifying atmosphere! Make sure you cheer as loud as you can as your athletes cross that all-important finish line.

FAQs

I have a disability can I still participate in The London Triathlon?

This is an all-inclusive event and Limelight Sports Club will do their utmost to accommodate participants with disabilities. Please contact their Customer Service Team, hello@londontriathlon.com with a description of your disability. It will be assessed and they will establish if it is possible to compete and what is required to make this feasible.

When will I find out my start time for The London Triathlon?

Start times and wave allocations will be sent out to you via email and and posted on the website around 2 weeks prior to the event.

When should I receive my race pack for The London Triathlon?

Your race pack will be ready and waiting for you to collect at the event, please check your email leading up to the event for your start time.

What is contained in my race pack for The London Triathlon?

Your race pack will contain your race number, bike and helmet stickers and transition wristband. When picking up your race pack you will also pick up a timing chip. If any of the items listed above are missing, please come to the Help Desk on the day of the event and our friendly event staff can assist you. All swim caps will be collected at the Swim Assembly on the day of your race.

Do I need a wetsuit for The London Triathlon?

A wetsuit is compulsory and it is your responsibility to ensure you have one on race day. The wetsuit will not only keep you warm, but will also help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy. Wetsuits must be worn up to 25°C. Should the water temperature exceed 25°C wetsuits are not permitted and changes to the event may be made at the organisers discretion. Surf and shortie wetsuits are allowed, but these are totally different to a triathlon specific wetsuit, which is designed for swimming and fits like a second skin.

Can I listen to a personal music player whilst racing in The London Triathlon?

No, you will be unable to hear other competitors or the marshals when you are wearing one and consequently pose a threat to others.

How can I find out my finish time from The London Triathlon?

Provisional results will be texted to participants within 1.5 hours of completing the event. All results will then be reviewed and put onto our website within the week.

Who do I contact for lost property at The London Triathlon?

All lost property should be handed into the Help Desk, therefore if you are on site and notice you have lost something please head here. For all other lost property queries, please contact hello@londontriathlon.com.

Is water available during The London Triathlon?

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.

Reviews

4.3

310 reviews

Stunning scenery

Friendly atmosphere

Incredible crowds

graeme

4.7

Did the race in 2022

Excellent event, well organised considering the number of people.The run course could be made slightly more interesting!

paul

3.3

Did the race in 2022

Signage and organization on the course should have been better, in particular, there should be signage in place at the end of the bike loop to remind you of how many laps you need to do depending on the event you are doing. I heard from a lot of people that they got a bit confused and couldn't remember if a second lap was needed. In terms of course facilities, the racking rows were simply too crowded. People were taking up too much space, and because everyone was so bunched up, bags ended up getting mixed up/lost. An option is to add tape lines to designate space per athlete.The bathroom facilities were absolutely horrid and I hope they improve this as a priority for next year --> providing enough clean and accessible toilets should not be hard in this day and age.

rees

4.3

Did the race in 2022

Another good London triathlon but the organisation wasn’t as good as normal, lots of places spectators could go even though there as more this year because of it being on one day and also lots of people on the course at once because the wave times were so close together

tudor

1.7

Did the race in 2022

Garmin stolen in transition from my bike… absolutely no support from London Tri to recover it… Appalling

stephen

3.0

Did the race in 2022

Good experience overall, wouldn't recommend for first ever event

kate

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Really good event and well organised. Would have liked more music on the run course but apart from that it was great.

luke

2.7

Did the race in 2022

I’d never do the London triathlon again after not being able to defer, cancel or let a friend/family member take part. Profit over people.

zhuobin

5.0

Did the race in 2022

It's my first triathlon so i was a bit nervous. But the organizer made everything easy. Great event, lovely people, nice course. Recommend!!

raymond

4.3

Did the race in 2022

Great but there are certainly rooms for improvement... :pTo be honest bike course direction not really clear and I am not sure I've completed enough laps. Also there was only one water station at Excel while nothing was available (yes there was a little shower somewhere) out there under the sun. It was scorching hot that day and I was not surprised when I saw the ambulance taking someone away.

jade

3.7

Did the race in 2022

I enjoyed myself however I feel organisation was poor. When I finished they had no 2XL T-shirts left. I left with a small that I can never wear. Maybe something should be implemented to reserve a tshirt. The shops were also rinsed of stock and there were no freebies left by the time I got there which is the time I was told to get there. There was also only 2 water stations on the run. As it was a hot day (34 degrees max) there needed to be a lot more.

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