Galeforce Events

This exciting series involves open water swim events based at the excellent Box End Park.

Distances range from 750m up to 5km + 10k at the BONUS RACE in September and are aimed at swimmers and triathletes looking to test themselves at different levels.

SERIES PRIZES will be awarded to the top 3 males and females who score most points based on placings in all three of the SERIES EVENTS ie. May, June & August races. Trophies awarded to top three M & F at each event in each distance. There is now also a BONUS RACE on Saturday 15th September with a 10k distance. This is not part of the series but is an add-on for those who love the water and would dream of an endless summer!

The Bedford Super Sprint Triathlon Series has been on the calendar since 2004 and has attracted a whole spectrum of competitors from complete novices who see just the 400m swim a challenge right up to national champions.

The format is simple 3 identical races spanning the season. The man and woman with the shortest total time at the end are the winners.

To count for the series prizes you must finish all 3 races. You dont have to enter all 3 up front you can decide as each closing date approaches.

Each race is based at Robinson Pool in Bedford. The race consists of a 400m swim followed by a 24km bike around the villages north of Bedford and finishes with a 5km run around the picturesque Bedford Park.