Sprint Distance Triathlon
Sat 8 Aug 2026 St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW St Neots Sprint Triathlon | Race 2

Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park in a Sprint Triathlon.

  • Sat 8 Aug 2026
Riverside park, Regatta Meadow, St. Neots
Sprint Distance Triathlon

08:45

Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2026

£73

  • 750 m river swimming
  • 24 km road cycling + 384 ft ascent
  • 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent

Event overview

Fantastic atmosphere guaranteed!

Whether you are an experienced athlete looking for a very fast time, or you are a novice competitor looking for a safe and friendly venue for your first open water triathlon, then the ATW St Neots triathlons are ideal.

The swim takes place in the beautiful River Ouse, followed by a bike course that takes you through some of the most scenic villages in the area, finishing with a run around the Riverside Park. The venue has very easy access to the local town, which is a two-minute walk away.

Highlights

  • Very popular venue 
  • River swim 
  • Well-marked course 
  • Supportive marshals
  • Camping on site 
  • Free event photos
  • Custom-designed medal
  • Finish line snacks and goodies
  • Complete one or complete all three in the series

Odyssey Triathlon Weekend

Make a weekend of it and soak up multiple days of multisports!

ATW Odyssey Triathlon

ATW Odyssey Aquabike

ATW Odyssey12

ATW St Neots Triathlon | Race 2

The iconic ATW Odyssey 12, the legendary Odyssey Triathlon, and the St Neots Triathlon (Race 2) will all take place side by side as part of the brand new ATW First to Full Triathlon Festival.

It’s more than just racing — the whole day will be filled with energy, excitement and celebration. Athletes will push their limits, cheered on by family, friends and spectators, while a buzzing festival atmosphere brings everything to life with live entertainment, tasty food and activities for all ages.

The ATW First to Full Triathlon Festival isn’t just about crossing the finish line — it’s about being part of something bigger. Whether you’re racing, supporting, or soaking up the atmosphere, this is a day not to be missed.

Brought to you by the largest triathlon organiser in the UK!

This event is part of ATW St Neots Triathlon | Race 2.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Swim hat required
  • Teams
  • Wetsuit advised
  • Wetsuit not allowed if too hot
  • Wetsuit required if too cold

Family entertainment

It's a long day for competitors but it's also a long day for supporters! To keep young families entertained throughout the day, there will be free children's activities provided at the HQ at Regatta Meadow.

Food, drink, music and seating will also be available in the 'Tent of Enlightenment', the cheer station the runners will pass through on each lap of the run! 

Ability

This event is open to everyone, regardless of ability. There is an overall cut off time for the Odyssey of 16hrs.

  • Paid parking
  • Park

Event HQ

Riverside park, Regatta Meadow
Crosshall Road
Eaton Ford
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7AB
UK

The venue has very easy access to the local town, which is a two-minute walk away.

Camping

£15/night.

There will be basic camping available on Friday night with limited facilities.

Paid parking

£3 for cars, £5 for campervans.

  • Distance markers
  • Marshals
  • Multiple laps
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Maps

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SWIM
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BIKE
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RUN

  • Sustainability policy

Here are the ways this event cares for the environment:

Summary

  • Recycling bins
  • Recycling gets separated from general waste
  • Finish line water bottles made from recycled material
  • Refill taps are provided so participants can bring their own bottle and fill up during the event
  • The choice of paper cups at water stations
  • Signage including course marking attached with reusable garden wire instead of plastic cable ties
  • 'Dynamic bib assignment’ removes the need for envelopes, sticker labels and excess waste
  • Bike racking is provided to promote cycling to the events

  • Drinks
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Snacks

Included

Finishers will receive:

  • Odyssey medal
  • T-shirt
  • Epic Odyssey goodies

Optional extras

  • ICE band £22.94
  • Festival Camping on Friday night £15
  • Personalised medal insert £9
  • British Triathlon Federation Race Pass £8

  • Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2026
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Early bird entry fee

£73.00

This was an outstanding event. Recommended to me by friends whom have done a few of your events. Jacqui E

Great event as usual. Steve M

Great event really enjoyed it. Patrick H

This was my first race. The team was fantastic, the event was very beginner friendly and the community was very supportive. Xander B

Really well-organised, well-marked course and marshalls were useful and encouraging throughout. A great morning, I'd definitely recommend to newbies or experienced triathletes going for a quick time! Alice F

Review thanks to RaceCheck

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  • 45 km road cycling + 712 ft ascent
  • 10 km road running + 0 ft ascent
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  • 45 km road cycling + 712 ft ascent
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