Sprint Triathlons in United Kingdom

We are excited to announce the return of Dorney Triathlon in 2019. Join us at Dorney Lake; home to London 2012s rowing and canoeing events for a sprint or standard distance triathlon. The purpose built lake is perfect for the swim and the flat grounds lend themselves to a totally flat bike and run course, ideal for chasing down a new personal best!

Sprint triathlon from Haslemere Leisure Centre, Surrey.

Located on the edge of the South Downs National Park this is a gloriously scenic location to swim/ bike/ run!

Enjoy a 400m pool swim, 20km road cycle and 5km mixed-terrain run.

Swim starts at 20 second intervals in the pool with the first (slowest) swimmer starting from 7am. Swim start times will be emailed out once online entry has closed.

The Dartmouth Triathlon, formerly know as the South Hams Triathlon, is back for a 5th year. This sprint distance triathlon event offers a stunning course starting and finishing at Blackpool Sands beach. Its a challenging course with some climbs but also flat sections on both the run and the bike where you can really put the hammer down.

In the centre of the country and served by excellent road links the fabulous venue of Sutton Park will continue to be the setting for our Birmingham Triathlon, giving a perfect setting for a memorable triathlon experience.

If you want to Tri a Triathlon or are an experienced triathlete we have created a 'Triathlon Experience' for everyone to enjoy with distances and challenges for novice through to pro. Delivering a sense of wilderness within an urban environment, visitors to Sutton Park can enjoy the captivating scenery, using an accessible network of paths.

The event is aimed at all abilities, at all levels of fitness, from complete novice to club and pro triathlete, as well as charity and fun competitors.

The Pink Wave:

UK Triathlon has dedicated a section of the event solely to The Pink Wave and is working in partnership with Cancer Research UK to raise money for research into all 200 types of cancer. We welcome & want to encourage all women to have a go! Any age, any abilities. High 5's, cheers, and a lot of pink guaranteed!

This is a mass-start event. All finishing positions will be calculated based on gun time and not chip time. This is a non-draft legal race. The race starts and finishes in the same location at Stewartby Lake near Bedford. The race consists of an open water swim, an on-road bike leg and a run on paths.

This event is for athletes of all abilities.

Sportiva Events is proud to bring you the 2019 edition of the Geopark Triathlon and Aquathlon, a festival of endurance sport right on the beach! All-new this year is a 3000 metre stand-alone swim option.

Gosfield Lake Sprint and Standard Triathlons: these are our flagship events at the stunning Gosfield Lake resort and we run two distances to cater for all abilities. The sprint event is a 750M swim, 20Km bike ride of one lap around the lanes followed by an off road (but not cross country) run. The standard distance follows the same route but is 1500M swim, 40Km bike and a 10K run. This race is popular every year and sells out well in advance of its usual closing date.

Online entry for our 2019 Guildford Triathlon is now open! Register today to be guaranteed a place at this fantastic multisport event based at the state-of-the-art Surrey Sports Park.

The Fugitive Half Iron Distance is the only long distance event in the Thames Valley. a fairly flat scenic course taking in the views of Marlow and the surrounding areas.

This is the 10th year of the Fugitive Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, consisting of a river swim, cycling and running. The event has attracted 1000s of participants over the year and is open to all levels of participant and encourages first time triathletes to the event.

This unique Sprint Triathlon on the island of Mersea. A sea swim, a smooth cycle and finishing with a beach run. 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run.

It has become a tradition in this event for each competitor to remain at the finish to cheer each and every participant home.

This event will feature sprint and standard distances. The Swim is open water, the Bike course is undulating and the Run course is on grass. Both distances include the Beds and Bucks Club Championships.

The governing body for this event is British Triathlon. This is a mass-start event. All finishing positions will be calculated based on gun time and not chip time. This is a non-draft legal race. This event is suitable for athletes of all abilities.

Set at the spectacular, flat and smooth-surfaced Dorney Lake, near Windsor, the course takes onto the lake and around the perimeter of the water for the cycle and run. With fuel and water stations and chip-timed results we try and make it as easy as possible to get your pacing right so that you can focus on your race and get the best possible time.

Super fast course - perfect for beginners or intermediates. Anyone can enter this triathlon.

Dorney Lake is ideally placed, being within very easy reach of London, Heathrow Airport, the M4 corridor and the M3, M25 and M40 motorways. It is well-served too by the rail network.

Location: Dorney Lake, off Court Lane, Dorney, Windsor, SL4 6QP

Date: 17/06/18

Start time: 8am (Olympic) / 9am (Sprint)

The governing body for this event is British Triathlon. This is a mass-start event. All finishing positions will be calculated based on gun time and not chip time. This is a non-draft legal race.

This event is suitable for athletes of all abilities.

The Dawlish returns for 2019. Well be using Dawlish Warren for the HQ and the sea swim. We also hope to have a childrens event (with a sea swim & traffic free bike & run) in the afternoon.

Join us for this awesome river triathlon!

The event swim takes place within the grounds of the beautiful Westonbirt Girls School at the Westonbirt Leisure Centre . The swim is in the heated indoor pool, with the bike a fast, flat course, which passes the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum and the Royal Residence of Highgrove. The final run takes place through the school grounds and into Westonbirt Village. Definitely one of the most beautiful locations around for a triathlon, making this a must-do event.

This 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.

Join us for a great day by the River Barrow.

There's a race for everyone... from absolute beginner to seasoned vet.

Be part of the sprint distance triathlon in this iconic welsh city. The event is open to both adults and children age 14 and over and has the fantastic finish line atmosphere expected at all of our events.

The Swansea Triathlon course is simply in one of the best locations in the UK. With a calm, safe and spectator friendly swim, picturesque ride and a fast and flat run, this event will take some beating!

Based at the beautiful Ardingly College, this event has been running since 2000 - first organized by Hedgehogtri. Now the event is spread over the college campus.

One of the best rural tri's you will ever take part in. Ideal for beginners to triathlon, a friendly and welcoming venue plays host to the 150 athletes who take part each year.

All 2019 race dates are pending approval from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, Kent Events and BTF Permitting.

This sprint triathlon takes place in the historic market town of Southwell and consists of a 400m swim which will take place in the Southwell Leisure Centres 25m pool followed by a 17.6km cycle finishing with a two lap 5km run.

This is one of the best sprint triathlons to take on for your first dabble with the sport. This event has always had a high percentage of first-timers and almost a third of our atheletes are novices.

The Southwell Triathlon route does feature a few inclines, we wouldnt say these were mountains but the first part of the run has earnt itself the name The Southwell Slope! Regardless of these inclines, Southwell is a great event for athletes of all abilities who would like to challenge themselves.

Our Northwood Festival of Sport is set in the stunning grounds of Merchant Taylors School. With its rich, 450-year history, the grounds provide a spectacular backdrop to what is our most outstanding event yet.

Triathlon with open water lake swim in the beautifully clean and sheltered Ellingham Lake. The bike leg will take in rolling terrain across the North of the New Forest (all on road); the run course is out-and-back, almost entirely off-road on good surfaces, with the occasional hill to keep it interesting! Option for novice event with a shorter swim and run. Based at Moyles Court School, Ringwood. Wetsuits compulsory.

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The Capernwray Sprint Triathlon Series consists of 4 events, 1 per month in June, July, August & September, each taking place on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm (6 pm in September). Each event is a 500m open water swim in Capernwray Quarry, followed by a 20k road cycle and 5k out and back run on the Lancaster Canal towpath. It's a fantastic venue for a great price, ideal for novices as a first open water event or elite competitors as a mid-week sharpener!

The Wales Triathlon will take place in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Winner of the 220 triathlon awards for best triathlon, the weekend is ideal for new and experienced athletes alike.

The Fishguard Sprint Triathlon will take place in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire with a fast course set in an incredible location.

If you are looking for a race with an enclosed stunning sea swim; sea views, fantastic village support, topped off with one of the most breathtaking scenic runs on the circuit... Enter now!

We are pleased to announce that we will be back at the Park this year. Thorpe Park has proved to be a fantastic triathlon venue and is where we will be hosting two sprint distance races.

The highlight of the UK triathlon season with over 5,000 amateur competitors getting a unique chance to test their mettle on a portion of the course the professionals use. Organised by British Triathlon, and attracting crowds of over 75,000, this event offers a truly unforgettable experience for all involved.

Take part in Norfolks favourite weekend of triathlon at the beautiful Fritton Lake, situated within the Somerleyton Estate.

Across the June weekend there are three distances to race; Super Sprint, Sprint and Standard. You also have the option to take on the Triple Tri Challenge, completing all three triathlons in one weekend!

As part of the massively popular Fritton Lake Triathlon Festival Weekend, this sprint distance triathlon event takes in the beautiful aspects provided by Fritton Lake and the surrounding area. It includes an open water 750m swim in the gorgeous Lake, followed by a 20km cycle leg along public roads around the Somerleyton Hall Estate. Once completing the bike course, the 5km run consists of two laps along marked woodland trails around the country park area.

With the swim taking place in the lake, the cycle on roads surrounding the Somerleyton estate and the off road run taking in woodland trails and paths this event is spectator friendly and one to bring the whole family too.

In 2018, a packed crowd witnessed Team USA take the gold ahead of Great Britain at the inaugural Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Nottingham. 19 international quartets had decended on the city, all racing in search of Olympic qualification points as part of the World Triathlon Mixed Relay series, just two days before they headed north to take on the British leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Leeds.

International quartets will once again return to the banks of the River Trent on Saturday 15 June 2019, as the battle continues for qualification points to secure a place on the start line as Triathlon Mixed Relay makes its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. But the event is not all about the elite action with over 200 Age-Group and GO TRI first time triathletes having celebrated their blue carpet moment last year, the 2019 event welcomes the British Age-Group Sprint Distance Championships to the schedule creating opportunities at all levels of the sport to take part in the action across a range of event distances.

27 years and counting! Awarded the BTFs Event of the Year a remarkable seven times, the Royal Windsor Triathlon is one of the best Olympic distance triathlons in the UK. The triathlon celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2015, and has stood the test of time with its quality delivery, stunning location and great event village.

For the first time, in 2017 the triathlon was known as the Royal Windsor Triathlon, which coincided with a stunning new run course taking place on royal grounds! Participants have the chance to run in Windsor Great Park along the spectacular Long Walk in the shadow of iconic Windsor Castle.

The challenge of triathlon is coming to Southend.

With an open water swim, quiet country roads and a sea air run this is a perfect event for athletes looking to achieve a personal best or first timers looking for a simple course to enter the world of triathlon.

All triathletes are welcome from novices to experienced athletes.

Located in the iconic Cardiff Bay, this triathlon is one of the most unforgettable city races on the calendar! You'll be part of an elite group who have swum in the world famous bay, this is followed by a fantastic, fast cycle route along completely closed roads. The triathlon is rounded off with a spectacular run along the Cardiff Bay barrage. The event village and transition (one of the most beautiful and striking in the sport) will be held on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millennium Centre.

With Olympic, Sprint and Mini Sprint distances available, there's something for every ability at the Cardiff Triathlon!

This is a fun and inclusive event, run by Embrace Sport in conjunction with North Shields Poly triathlon section. Its a GO TRI event which means that its all about inclusiveness and getting children involved regardless of ability or experience. As long as you have a serviceable bike, a helmet and trainers thats all you need to get involved. Therell be all the usual atmosphere of a big event including music, medals and electronic timing with loads of encouragement from the crowd!

For another year in the South West of England there will be an open water triathlon dedicated to women. It will once again take place at The Cotswold Country Park and Beach, part of Britains largest water park; the Cotswold Water Park and venue for the very popular Cotswold Sprint Triathlon. The Waterland lake is usually used for swimming, canoeing, wind surfing and fishing. It is set in a beautifully landscaped area which has a childrens beach and play areas, a beachfront caf, volleyball courts and BBQ/picnic areas; a brilliant venue to bring all the family.

The Trifarm Triple Crown is a series of three races in the early summer. Each leg will be an individual sprint triathlon comprising a single 800m lap of the Trifarm lake, a 18km cycle leg on the open public roads around Trifarm, and then a 5k run made up of 5 laps of the perimeter path around the Trifarm Lake.

From the start line on Abersochs stunning beach you can see Snowdons imposing summit and for those ambitious adventure driven individuals who have yearned for the chance to race from the countrys most revered beach to the top of the countrys highest most famous mountain & back, this challenge is for you.

The races are capped at 300 entrants each & the sprint distance has sold out in advance for the last 2 years. Good marshals, clear signage, secure transition & bag holding area and much more.

The great sport of Triathlon returns to Kent's 900 year old Castle. Complete an open water swim in the moat, road cycle and cross country run around the estate.; All entrants must register before 14th June to compete in the Leeds Castle Triathlon.

The BananaMan Triathlon is back. There are a total of SIX different takes on the triathlon theme which means there is something for everyone (males and females alike BananaMen and BananaWomen) and anyone who wants to swim, bike and run in the UKs most Bananas multisport event! Whether you get a triathlon taster with the Banana Split or take on the Whole Banana, theres something for all abilities and ages.

The BananaMan Triathlon is all about getting involved in as many different ways as possible and to help you rope your friends, family and enemies in, theres a relay option, the Bunch of Bananas Relay.

Extra points for anyone who wears yellow on the day!

EVENT BENEFITS

- Iconic Olympic venue

- Clean, calm lake waters

- Fast, flat closed road bike and run course

- Suitable for all abilities

- Renowned for its electric and supportive atmosphere

EVENT INCLUDES

- Finishers medal

- Free bananas for all!

- Free Parking

- Electronic chip timing

- Results texted to your mobile phone as you cross the line

The swim will take place in the fresh water private lake set in the lower part of Bowood Estate. You will enter the water on the pontoon and start between the marked buoys, and swim around the still waters of the lake. The exit will be on the pontoon, which leads into a sloping climb towards transition. Transition will be located on the finely manicured lawns and under the shadows of Bowood House. Racking will be numbered according to waves. The cycle route will take you into the 'wilder' parts of Bowood Estate, looping around the grounds past Bowood Golf Course, Osprey Farm, and including Lord Lansdownes private driveway, which is inhabited with game fowl. Once completing the cycle, you will head out onto a scenic run around the gardens passing the secret waterfall & temple.

Swim, ride and run your way through this popular sprint triathlon. A race well-suited to new and experienced triathletes alike, competitors will enjoy the countryside of the course. Come for the event t-shirt and finisher's medal.

Worthing Triathlon is one of the original sea swim events and has been going since 2003. Were located on the beautiful West Sussex coastline between Brighton and Chichester where the water quality has been good for the last few years. Three race distances are available, Standard, Sprint or Relay which are suitable for all abilities. Our Race HQ is on the grass by the Alinora Boat Ramp, Marine Crescent (near the Yacht Club BN12 4JE), Goring Beach, Worthing. This is a quiet shingle and sand beach with acres of grass alongside the promenade. Spectators have a great view of all the action and can sit on the grass above the transition area in their own little amphitheatre!

The Capernwray Sprint Triathlon Series consists of 4 events, 1 per month in June, July, August & September, each taking place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm (6pm in September). Each event is a 500m open water swim in Capernwray Quarry, followed by a 20k road cycle and 5k out and back run on the Lancaster Canal towpath. It's a fantastic venue at a great price, ideal for novices as a first open water event or elite competitors as a mid-week sharpener!

This Triathlon event in the magnificent Lake District which includes the excitement of racing next to Lake Windermere, with transition at Cockshott Point in Bowness, a cycle around the shores of the lake into Ambleside and back. The run takes you on a number of loops depending on the distance, towards around then turning back towards the Cockshott point.

The Impetus-PEF Private Equity Triathlon is a new triathlon specifically designed for Private Equity, Venture Capital, Professional Services (e.g. banks, credit managers, accountants, lawyers, consultants & hedge funds) and Portfolio companies.

The race promises to feed your competitive spirit with plenty of inter-company and inter-industry competition followed by a barbeque giving you the perfect opportunity to compare race times with your peers. With kids races built into the day, it combines a family day out with an opportunity to network with people from the industry.

The super successful Saturday morning beach triathlons on Boscombe seafront. Now a series of races over the summer season. Sprint and super sprint distances. Perfect for novices looking for their first race and great for athletes wanting to keep sharp mid-season! The Salty Sea Dog triathlons will take place outside the Urban Reef a funky and informal bar, caf, deli, and restaurant, serving fresh, seasonal and local food and drink. Entry Limit The races are strictly limited to just 200 entrants per race, Distances Sprint, and Super Sprint. Why not also join us in the afternoon for the new Salty Sea Swim Series!