A standard distance triathlon involves a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run. Short enough for confident beginners but long enough to be a real endurance challenge, Olympic triathlons have a lot to offer - and as the most popular type of triathlon in the UK, there are plenty of events to choose from. Select your location for Olympic triathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.
Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park. The Sprint and Standard are included in the 2024 Eastern Region Series.
Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic run route, custom designed medal plus team relay option. Standard Distance is included in the 2024 Eastern Region Series.
Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, and run the flat Thames path as part of an exciting multi-activity event for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in a triathlon for a range of levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
The Classic Triathlon will not fail to impress. With stunning views of Weymouth nature reserve and a true test of stamina, you'll be beaming with pride at the finish line.
The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for its 9th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road, plus chance to camp on the beach!
Race through the beautiful grounds of the majestic Château de Chantilly in a triathlon for all levels of experience, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
Set at the spectacular, flat, and smooth-surfaced Dorney Lake near Windsor, this multi-sport event is for the ones that enjoy being by the water.
Located at the Stewartby Sailing Club this venue is perfect for triathlon and was host to a sold-out GB team qualifier event in 2023, with probably the fastest bike leg in the country!
Race through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate and surrounding area, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
Start with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Torquay Beach. Then it’s onto the bikes for laps of a closed road bike course with a flat seaside run to finish.
Challenging but accessible to everyone and strikes a balance between speed and endurance. One of the most popular distances within the sport of triathlon, catering to both amateur and professionals.
Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, and run the flat Thames path as part of an exciting multi-activity event for summer.
Race through the beautiful grounds of stunning Belvoir Castle out into surrounding Leicestershire in an Olympic triathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
A stunning venue and magnificent grounds with manicured sports fields, lakes, wildlife and greenery, ideally set up for athletes of all levels with relay option and a custom designed medal.
A renowned, challenging and unique event where the toughness of the course is only matched by the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Not just another race but highly demanding.
Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area with routes going through Culden Faw Estate. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, run through the trail paths enjoying great views.
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of the stunning Hever Castle in a triathlon for a range of levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a standard aquathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!
Select your location for standard distance triathlons in your area.