- Sat 23 May 2026
18:30
Age 16 & over on 31 Dec 2026
£130
- 350 m lake swimming
- 7.7 km road cycling + 102 ft ascent
- 1 km road running
Event overview
Race shoulder-to-shoulder in this fast, fun, mixed relay, where each athlete completes their own short triathlon around Box End’s beautiful open-water lake and smooth off-road circuit, before handing over to the next athlete.
With quick transitions, close racing and brilliant spectator viewing, this event delivers high energy from start to finish — perfect for clubs, friends and competitive teams looking for a thrilling challenge.
Highlights
- Mixed team relay format (male and female athletes)
- Each athlete completes a swim, bike and run before tagging the next teammate
- Scenic open-water swim in Box End’s purpose-built lake
- Fast, spectator-friendly bike and run loops
- Smooth grass and lakeside paths ideal for quick racing
- Chip timing for accurate, real-time results
- Relay excitement with rapid transitions and close competition
- Perfect for clubs, groups of friends and confident triathletes
- Supportive marshals and clear course marking throughout
- Beautiful venue with great spectating and family-friendly facilities
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Teams
Three team categories
- Olympic mixed team format of 4, (2 x Female + 2 x Open category)
- A female team category (4 x females)
- An open team category (any mix of four)
Team Captain
Team captain details are required at the time of booking. All other team members will be required to submit their details via a Google form on the day of the event.
Solo competitors
If you would like to take part but do not have a team to enter, there is a single-entry ticket into this event. You will then be assigned to a team on the day of the event.
Who is it for?
This event is open to everyone, regardless of ability. Teams can be made up of non-club members and/or members of different clubs, so feel free to team up with family, friends, training partners, or housemates.
- Marshals
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The race begins with a deep-water start, a 350m lap in the crystal-blue waters of the wakeboarding lake. Next up is a fast 7.7km non-drafting bike leg that circumnavigates the venue and then finishes off with a 1km out-and-back flat run along the side of the lake in full view of the transition area before handing over to the next athlete, who will start by running into the water.
- Bar
- Cafe
- Camping
- Entertainment
Event HQ
Box End Park Watersports
Box End Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 8RN
UK
After the racing has finished, there will be live entertainment, a bar and food available on site.
What's included
- Camping
- Drinks
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Race photo
- Snacks
- Age 16 & over on 31 Dec 2026
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Team entry fee
£130.00