Sprint aquathlons

Sprint aquathlons

Explore entry-level aquathlon events aimed at beginners to the sport.

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Explore the great outdoors by running and swimming in an aquathlon. These sprint events are fantastic for anyone wanting to get involved for the first time and often are no longer than a 400m swim and 4K run. Find your event right here and get signed up to a race!

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Eastbourne Triathlon
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Eastbourne Triathlon

A sprint distance aquathlon awaits at this superb festival of sport on the South Downs Coast.

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Individuals and teams can tackle three run sections and three swim sections in this short course of the Great North SwimRun adventure.
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £81
  • Entries close in 7 days
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North SwimRun | Short

Individuals and teams can tackle three run sections and three swim sections in this short course of the Great North SwimRun adventure.

  • Entries close in 7 days
  • 1840 m lake swimming
  • 10.8 km trail running

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Individuals and teams can tackle three run sections and three swim sections in this short course of the Great North SwimRun adventure.
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £81
  • Entries close in 7 days
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North SwimRun | Short

Individuals and teams can tackle three run sections and three swim sections in this short course of the Great North SwimRun adventure.

  • Entries close in 7 days
  • 1840 m lake swimming
  • 10.8 km trail running
Cycling not your thing? Experience a big day of swim-run multi sport from the famous seafront promenade and along the traffic-free route as part of the Eastbourne Triathlon weekend.
  • Sun 11 Jun
  • £55
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Eastbourne Triathlon | Sprint Aquathlon

Cycling not your thing? Experience a big day of swim-run multi sport from the famous seafront promenade and along the traffic-free route as part of the Eastbourne Triathlon weekend.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 5 km road running
Cycling not your thing? Experience a big day of swim-run multi sport from the famous seafront promenade and along the fast and flat traffic-free route from Hove Lawns!
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £55
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton and Hove Triathlon | Sprint Aquathlon

Cycling not your thing? Experience a big day of swim-run multi sport from the famous seafront promenade and along the fast and flat traffic-free route from Hove Lawns!

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 5 km road running
A swim-run in Torbay starting with a sea swim in the warm, and usually calm, waters of Goodrington Sands. Then after a quick transition, run along the stunning coastal path.
  • Sun 9 Jun 2024
  • £50
Paignton, Devon, UK

English Riviera Aquathlon | Sprint

A swim-run in Torbay starting with a sea swim in the warm, and usually calm, waters of Goodrington Sands. Then after a quick transition, run along the stunning coastal path.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 6 km road running
  • Fri 2 Jun
  • £36
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Phoenix Aquathlon Race Series - Race 1 | Adults

A summer aquathlon series for Tristars, Youths and Adults, covering varying distances, at Guildford Lido.

  • 500 m pool swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 4 Jun
  • FREE
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Scissett Triathlon and Aquathlon | Aquathlon

One of West Yorkshire's longest running events.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 4 Jun
  • £44-£50
Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

Northumberland Festival of Sport | Sprint Aquathlon

Situated on the Northumbrian coastline, the stunning Druridge bay country park is the perfect venue for the Northumberland Festival of Sport.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5.75 km trail running
  • Wed 7 Jun
  • £20
Carnforth, Lancashire, UK

Capernwray Mid Week Series - June | Aquathlon

Capernwray Triathlons / Aquathlons / AquaBikes are a great way to get your Tri fix on a week day.

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 4.3 km road running
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £30-£33
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, UK

Staunton Harold Doggy Aquathlon | Doggy Aquathlon 100m Swim/2.5Km Run

An historic, intimate and atmospheric venue. One of the most stunning stately homes in the UK.

  • 100 m lake swimming
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £30-£33
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, UK

Staunton Harold Doggy Aquathlon | Doggy Aquathlon 100m Swim/5Km Run

An historic, intimate and atmospheric venue. One of the most stunning stately homes in the UK.

  • 100 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £27-£38
Lochgelly, Fife, UK

Scurry Swims Lochore | Lochore Sprint Aquathlon

Welcome to the inaugural Scurry Swims - Lochore at Lochore Meadows Country Park hosted by Scurry Events.

  • 750 m pool swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 11 Jun
  • £7
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

GOTRI Aquathlon Scunthorpe | Short

The aquathlon is a family-friendly, fun pool based swim run event based at The Pods Leisure Centre in Scunthorpe.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 2 km trail running
  • Sun 11 Jun
  • £34-£40
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, UK

Staunton Harold | Sprint Aquathlon

An historic, intimate and atmospheric venue. One of the most stunning stately homes in the UK.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Tue 13 Jun
  • £15-£17
Dartford, Kent, UK

The Bridge Midweek Aquathlon - Race 2

An Aquathlon consists of a continuous two stage race, involving swimming followed by running.

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Wed 14 Jun
  • £23
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

The Aquathon Series - Race 2

The amazing Aquathons are back, a firm favorite - something to really look forward to in 2023!

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Wed 14 Jun
  • £15-£20
Aylesford, Kent, UK

Ocean Lake Triathlon Mid-Week Splash and Dash 2 | 750M/5K

This is a beautiful open water race series of 4 events suitable for novices, age group and elite athletes looking for 200m, 400m, 750m or 1500m distances to practice.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Wed 14 Jun
  • £32-£34
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Evening Triathlon Series - Race 2 | Aquathlon

Welcome to the Cotswolds Lake 62 Evening Events, based at a private venue in the Cotswolds.

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 4.5 km trail running
  • Sat 17 Jun
  • £55
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Aquathlon Sprint

Pick your discipline – triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run – and choose a distance.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • £35
Poole, Dorset, UK

Sandbanks Sprint | Aquathlon

750m Sea Swim, 26km Bike & 5km Beach Run.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 2 Jul
  • £39-£45
Swanage, Dorset, UK

The Original Swanage Triathlon Festival | Aquathlon

The Original Swanage Triathlon Festival is set in the seaside town of Swanage which resides in an area of outstanding beauty know as The Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 6.5 km road running
  • Wed 5 Jul
  • £20
Carnforth, Lancashire, UK

Capernwray Mid Week Series - July | Aquathlon

Capernwray Triathlons / Aquathlons / AquaBikes are a great way to get your Tri fix on a week day.

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 4.3 km road running
  • Wed 5 Jul
  • £23
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

The Aquathon Series - Race 3

The amazing Aquathons are back, a firm favorite - something to really look forward to in 2023!

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Fri 7 Jul
  • £36
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Phoenix Aquathlon Race Series - Race 2 | Adults

A summer aquathlon series for Tristars, Youths and Adults, covering varying distances, at Guildford Lido.

  • 500 m pool swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 12 Jul
  • £15-£20
Aylesford, Kent, UK

Ocean Lake Triathlon Mid-Week Splash and Dash 3 | 750M/5K

This is a beautiful open water race series of 4 events suitable for novices, age group and elite athletes looking for 200m, 400m, 750m or 1500m distances to practice.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 16 Jul
  • £7
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

GOTRI Aquathlon Scunthorpe | Short

The aquathlon is a family-friendly, fun pool based swim run event based at The Pods Leisure Centre in Scunthorpe.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 2 km trail running
  • Wed 19 Jul
  • £32-£36
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Evening Triathlon Series - Race 3 | Aquathlon

Welcome to the Cotswolds Lake 62 Evening Events, based at a private venue in the Cotswolds.

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 4.5 km trail running
  • Thu 20 Jul
  • £20-£25
Northwood, Hertfordshire, UK

Aquathlon - Hillingdon Triathletes | Aquathlon Race 2

These events are swim / run races. They are all in a mixture of heated & unheated water.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • £47
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Castle Howard Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Sprint Aquathlon

An increasingly popular discipline and distance, this will offer a serious test of your race fitness. Ideal multisport option for non-cyclists.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • £23
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

The Hour

Its Back - The Hour

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Tue 25 Jul
  • £15-£17
Dartford, Kent, UK

The Bridge Midweek Aquathlon - Race 3

An Aquathlon consists of a continuous two stage race, involving swimming followed by running.

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Wed 2 Aug
  • £20
Carnforth, Lancashire, UK

Capernwray Mid Week Series - August | Aquathlon

Capernwray Triathlons / Aquathlons / AquaBikes are a great way to get your Tri fix on a week day.

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 4.3 km road running
  • Fri 4 Aug
  • £36
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Phoenix Aquathlon Race Series - Race 3 | Adults

A summer aquathlon series for Tristars, Youths and Adults, covering varying distances, at Guildford Lido.

  • 500 m pool swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 15 Aug
  • £15-£17
Dartford, Kent, UK

The Bridge Midweek Aquathlon - Race 4

An Aquathlon consists of a continuous two stage race, involving swimming followed by running.

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Wed 16 Aug
  • £23
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

The Aquathon Series - Race 4

The amazing Aquathons are back, a firm favorite - something to really look forward to in 2023!

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Wed 16 Aug
  • £15-£20
Aylesford, Kent, UK

Ocean Lake Triathlon Mid-Week Splash and Dash 4 | 750M/5K

This is a beautiful open water race series of 4 events suitable for novices, age group and elite athletes looking for 200m, 400m, 750m or 1500m distances to practice.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Wed 16 Aug
  • £32-£34
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Evening Triathlon Series - Race 4 | Aquathlon

Welcome to the Cotswolds Lake 62 Evening Events, based at a private venue in the Cotswolds.

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 4.5 km road running
  • Thu 17 Aug
  • £20-£25
Uxbridge, UK

Aquathlon - Hillingdon Triathletes | Aquathlon Race 3

These events are swim / run races. They are all in a mixture of heated & unheated water.

  • 750 m pool swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 20 Aug
  • £25-£42
Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, UK

Mouth of the Tyne Aquathlon

Set in the shadow of Tynemouth Priory on the beautiful Northeast coastline, the Mouth of Tyne Aquathlon made is debut in 2019 and is now a regular on the North East race calendar.

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £40-£47
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

Go Swim Loch Lomond - Aquathlons | Adult Aquathlon

Go Swim Loch Lomond has gotten even bigger with the introduction of the Go Swim Loch Lomond Aquathlon.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £50
Fowey, Cornwall, UK

Hokey Cokey Swimrun - Gribbin Head | Short Course

A new event in the Hokey Cokey Swimrun series of races and an end of season blast around a beautiful bit of coastline

  • 3.2 km sea swimming
  • 7.1 km trail running
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £20-£25
Northwood, Hertfordshire, UK

Aquathlon - Hillingdon Triathletes | Aquathlon Race 4

These events are swim / run races. They are all in a mixture of heated & unheated water.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £34-£40
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon | Sprint Aquathlon

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £35-£41
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Reading Triathlon | Aquathlon

Celebrating 40 Years of Triathlon in the UK

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5.4 km trail running
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £26-£37
Lochgelly, Fife, UK

Lochore Off Road Triathlon Festival | Aquathlon

Welcome to the fifth Lochore Off Road Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon and Bikeless Lochore Aquathlon.

  • 1 km lake swimming
  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £38-£40
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth International Triathlon | Aquathlon

It's usually a sell out and it will be again in 2023 as Bournemouth has been selected to host the World 2024 Sprint Great Britain Age Group Qualifiers!

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £23
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

The Hour

Its Back - The Hour

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Sat 16 Sep
  • £40-£47
Aviemore, Highland, UK

Go Swim Loch Morlich - Aquathlons | Adult Aquathlon

We are excited that Go Swim Loch Morlich also includes a senior and junior Aquathlon!

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £35
Poole, Dorset, UK

Sandbanks Sprint | Aquathlon

Join Results Triathlon for this epic multi-sport event in the scenic town of Poole, Dorset.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £32-£40
Woking, Surrey, UK

Woking Triathlon - Autumn | Sprint Aquathlon

Now a regular fixture of the local triathlon scene Woking Triathlon has become a popular race with athletes coming back year after year.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £47
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Sprint Aquathlon

An increasingly popular discipline and distance, this will offer a serious test of your race fitness. Ideal multisport option for non-cyclists.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £32-£50
Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

East Leake End of Season Triathlon | Sprint Triathlon

One of the Most Established Events of the Tri Season in the UK.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 22 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £30-£36
Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

East Leake End of Season Triathlon | Sprint Aquathlon

One of the Most Established Events of the Tri Season in the UK.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Sep
  • £25-£30
London, UK

Senior Aquathlon London League

Held in the picturesque London Fields, this Senior Aquathlon events welcomes athletes ranging from newcomers to seasoned vets.

  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £15-£20
Haverhill, Suffolk, UK

HaverTri - the Adams Harrison Triathlon Festival | Aquathlon Senior

HaverTri Triathlon Festival is back for 2023 featuring triathlon, duathlon and aquathlons through the Suffolk countryside.

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 3 Dec
  • £13.50-£16.50
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, UK

Black Country Triathletes Splash and Dash

Pool based Aquathlon

  • Sprint aquathlon

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