Outlaw Nottingham Weekend 2025

The original Outlaw! Outlaw Nottingham Weekend hosts our award-winning long-distance event, Outlaw Nottingham, affectionately known as "the Full.” The 2025 edition will once again be hosted at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. There are events for everyone as well as our lively event village overlooking the famous orange carpet, so bring your family and friends to enjoy the Outlaw experience.

Saturday will host the Outlaw Nottingham Aquathlon and the Future Outlaw running event for younger family members.

Sunday will see the Outlaw Nottingham Triathlon take place alongside the Aquabike event. Outlaw Nottingham comprises of a 2.4mile swim, 112mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run. The course is famously fast and flat, making it ideal for those tackling this distance for the first time or those looking for PB. A relay option is available for the triathlon if you want to take part with family or friends. The long distance Aquabike event is perfect for those who want to go long without the run discipline.

Read on to find out more and you can also find more information on our website

2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run

The swim takes place in the Regatta lake at the National Water Sports Centre with the incredible spectacle that is a mass start. The swim is easy to navigate with an out and back course which exits close to transition. The 112-mile bike course takes you along a relatively flat route out into the Nottinghamshire countryside, before returning via Holme Pierrepont Hall for the final leg of the race. The 26.2 mile run is largely flat, taking in the Regatta Lake, White Water Park and along the River Trent path. You'll pass the finish line a couple of times before you can finally enjoy the roar of the crowd as you head onto the orange carpet. Up to 2 family members or friends can join you to celebrate your finish. This event can be done as an individual or join in with friends and complete it as a 2 or 3 person Relay

2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike

This event follows the same swim and bike route as the Outlaw Nottingham Triathlon. Your race finish time will be taken when you cross the timing mat as you return to transition after your bike leg. Once you have racked you can then walk, jog or run to the orange carpet for a Grandstand finish and collect your medal. The swim takes place in the Regatta Lake at the National Water Sports Centre with the incredible spectacle that is a mass start. The swim is easy to navigate with an out and back course which exits close to transition. The 112-mile bike course takes you along a relatively flat route out into the Nottinghamshire countryside before returning via Holme Pierrepoint Hall and completing your event. Aquabike is ideal for those who want to challenge themselves and enjoy the Outlaw experience, but either don't want to or find themselves unable to run.

750m swim, 5km run

This open water sprint distance Aquathlon comprises a 750m swim in Regatta Lake followed by flat 5km run, all within the traffic-free grounds of the National Water Sports Centre and Holme Pierrepoint Country Park. The swim will be easy to navigate while the flat run offers the promise of a fast performance before finishing on the orange carpet.

The Future Outlaw focuses on fun and participation, getting the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend. This popular children’s running event offers a choice of a 1 or 2 laps, which are easy to navigate and finish on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand. Parents are welcome to run with their children if they wish.