Olympic Triathlon
Triathlon: Swim 1.5km, Bike 37km, Run 10km
The Marlow Classic
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- Marlow
- 1,000 participants
- By F3 Events
Take part in this superb celebration of endurance sports. Great for novice and experienced racers alike, the various different events offer something for everyone. Come for the superb views of the River Thames and historic Marlow or for the bespoke finisher's medal.
Review summary
4.2
10 Reviews
- Course
- Organisation
- Atmosphere
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Harrison F
"Good race, well marked. People were drafting though and marshals didn't know..."
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Pete A
"I had to make a extra trip to Marlow to pick up my race number. It could have..."
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Olly A
"This was my first ever 70.3 distance and I absolutely loved it. Hectic start in..."
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How to enter the The Marlow Classic
Sprint Triathlon
Triathlon: Swim 0.75km, Bike 24.5km, Run 5kmMiddle Distance Triathlon
Triathlon: Swim 1.9km, Bike 85.6km, Run 20kmRiver Swim 3km
Swim 3kmRiver Swim 1.5km
Swim 1.5kmMiddle Distance Aqua Bike
Other: Swim 1.9km, Bike 85.6kmOlympic Distance Aqua Bike
Other: Swim 1.5km, Bike 37kmMiddle Distance Duathlon
Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 85.6km, Run 20kmSprint Duathlon
Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 24.5km, Run 5kmOlympic Duathlon
Duathlon: Run 5km, Bike 37km, Run 10km
The Marlow Classic routes
All the events begin at the beautiful Higginson Park on the banks of the Thames
Olympic and Sprint Duathlon
Bike Course:
- The bike course a simple out and back course
- It has two hills but otherwise it is a fast and flat course
- The Sprint distance is 24.5km and the Olympic Distance is 37km
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Sprint Distance Competitors will complete 1 lap and Olympic distance competitors will need to complete 2 laps
Middle Distance Duathlon
Bike Course:
- The course is fairly flat with only a couple of hills. These are offset by the stunning scenery
- The course is out and back but there is a very popular three lap course at the far end of the route
- The course measures 85.6km
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Competitors will complete 4 laps
Aqua Bike
Swim Course:
- The swim course is in the River Thames, which should help those split times
- Olympic Distance competitors will complete a 1.5km swim
- Middle Distance competitors will swim a 1900 lap course in the Thames
Bike Course:
- The route is undulating but mostly it is a fast and flat course
- The Olympic cycle distance measures 27km
- The Middle Distance cycle is 85.6km and features a popular three lap course at the far end of the route
Triathlon
Swim Course:
- The swim takes place in the River Thames
- Sprint competitors will swim 750m, Olympic competitors 1.5km and Middle Distance Competitors 1.9km
Bike Course:
- The bike course is out and back
- It features two mid level hills but otherwise it is flat and fast
- Sprint competitors will complete 24.5km and Olympic competitors 37km
- Middle Distance Competitors will cycle 85.6km due to the additional three lap course at the far end of the Olympic route
Run Course:
- The run course is a 5km loop along tarmac and grass footpaths
- The course winds its way back towards Marlow and finishes at Higginson Park
- Sprint Distance Competitors will complete 1 lap, Olympic distance competitors will need to complete 2 laps and Middle Distance triathletes will run 4 laps of the course
River Swim
- There are two distances available catering to all levels of swimmers 1.5km and 3km
- The course is a single out and back lap swim in the River Thames
- Generally the flow of the river is calm and steady
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Hi there. Unfortunately the event organiser asks that you register the day before the event. It may be worth contacting them directly to see whether they can make an exception - [email protected]S
Hi there. Thanks for getting in touch. If you ping the event organiser an email they'd be happy to give you some more specific information about the [email protected]S
Hey there, the Marlow Classic follows the British Triathlon Rules and Regulations. They state it is mandatory to wear a wetsuit when the water temperature falls below 16°C. The average water temperate Marlow is anything from 14°C to 22°C, to be on the safe side I would recommend wearing a wetsuit. All the best!
The Marlow Classic weather forecast
Drizzle throughout the day.
16°C
Predicted highs
10°C
Predicted lows
High chance of rain
Light breeze possible, up to 8mphMeet the organizer
The Marlow Classic reviews (10)
Did the event in 2019
this is a really great event. My first 70.3 and definitely not my last. Nice and varied course, some challenging hills on the bike course, and a fun atmosphere at the finish line.Did the event in 2019
Great race and fantastic atmosphere. Particularly enjoyed the hectic swim start and running down the tow paths.Did the event in 2015
Excellent event on the River Thames and very well organised. The river swim leads to a great start to the day although be warned that the temperatures can be a little chilly! This is one of my favourite events on the calendar and leads to great weekend on the outskirts of London.Did the event in 2019
well organised race and good course. Would have been nice to have done a couple more aid stations on the run.Did the Olympic Triathlon in 2019
Great event with a lovely river swim and a run along the river path. Slightly delayed start but didn't affect the day!Did the Olympic Triathlon in 2019
Lovely course and great event with a super atmosphere. All the event volunteers were very friendly and helpful. Real pain in the proverbial to have to come the day before to register, not to mention the climate impact of everyone doing the round trip twice. Timing on the day was a bit off, race started 15 mins late and the start of the swim was rushed with the start going about 5 seconds after the last person got in the water.Did the event in 2014
This was my first ever 70.3 distance and I absolutely loved it. Hectic start in the water with all starting at the same time - my timing chip was actually pulled off me and I had to get a new one - but this added to the fun. Great atmosphere in the athlete village and it was a lovely touch being handed a beer at the finish line!Did the Olympic Triathlon in 2018
1:The day was great however having to go and pick your pack up the day before was a pain......2:The biggest thing for me was the colour of the buoys in the water, they should of been yellow, red, or orange and not blue/purple as they were very hard to see while you are swimming!!!3:The water stations were very close together which didn't make much sense cold of done with one more water station.Did the Olympic Triathlon in 2018
I had to make a extra trip to Marlow to pick up my race number. It could have been sent in the post and it seems it was possible to pick it up on the day. It was an hour round trip.Did the Sprint Triathlon in 2018
Good race, well marked. People were drafting though and marshals didn't know the rules so cheating was going on but overall was good.
