Sprint
Sun 14 Jul 2024 Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

Buckinghamshire Triathlon | Sprint

A competitive Sprint triathlon at an accessible location for a range of abilities with official finishers medals and trophies awarded to top 3 in each category as well as 1st place in every age group.

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  • Sun 14 Jul 2024
Chesham Leisure Centre, Chesham

Sprint

08:00

£79-£89

Age 16 & over on 31 Dec 2024

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running

Overview

Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned triathlete or club triathlete, the Buckinghamshire Triathlon has it all. Set a goal for this summer and secure your place in the inaugural Buckinghamshire Triathlon in Chesham.

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The Buckinghamshire Triathlon is not just a race; it's a celebration of fitness and fun and has a relaxed atmosphere for teammates, friends and family to enjoy.

The event prides itself on its inclusive nature, welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels. Novice triathletes find encouragement alongside seasoned professionals, creating a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and achievement.

A new Fun2Tri event has been added for total novices! This shorter, yet equally challenging course is designed to encourage new athletes of all levels, to enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and achievement.

Highlights

  • Leisure centre heated indoor pool swim
  • Rural Buckinghamshire countryside bike courses
  • Flat grass run course within the grounds of Chesham School
  • Registration, swim start, transition and finish line all with in a stones throw of one another
  • Commemorative finishers medal for every entrant

This event is part of Buckinghamshire Triathlon.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams
  • Wetsuit not allowed

Beginners

These fun and friendly events are open to everyone and are an ideal introduction for beginners to the sport of triathlon.

The Buckinghamshire Triathlon offers a unique "Fun2Tri" distance to encourage all to the sport and offers a supportive environment, with cheering crowds and a fun and relaxed atmosphere meaning everyone enjoys the day, competitors and friends and family alike.

Lots of support and online beginners advice will be offered to help make your triathlon the best it could possibly be for you. As well as a great atmosphere, you are sure to gain a special sense of achievement as you cross the finish line to receive that all important finishers medal and confirmation the end result was worth every bit of hard work!

Relay teams

relay

Take part as a relay team of two or three and share the challenge of swim, bike, run!

#TriTogether

Want to take part with a friend or family member?

With #TriTogether you can swim, cycle and run together as part of a friendly wave.

The idea behind #TriTogether is that people often feel more comfortable taking on a challenge like a triathlon if they have a friend to take part with. Everyone is encouraged to Tri, be that competitively or simply just for the fun of it.

To join the #TriTogether wave, once you and your friend have submitted your entries, please fill in the request form below and you will be added to the friendly #TriTogether wave.

  • Changing facilities
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Chesham Leisure Centre
White Hill
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1BB
UK

No dogs

Unfortunately due to the venue being a school playing field, no dogs are allowed on the site.

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Swimming

The triathlon begins with a pool swim, where participants complete their chosen distance, with everyone having an individual swim start time (based on their swim estimate). This allows competitors to participate alongside others of the same swim ability.

Cycling

After conquering the swim, competitors transition to the cycling stage. The cycling routes wind through the scenic countryside surrounding Chesham. The 20K course offers a challenging and visually captivating ride. 

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You will complete two laps of this route.

Running

4 laps = 5km

The final leg takes participants to Chesham's School field for the run section of the triathlon. The field provides an excellent running course, fully grass and flat, allowing athletes to showcase their endurance and determination as they approach the finish line.

What's included

  • Medal

  • Age 16 & over on 31 Dec 2024
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
Enter now

Full competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£89.00

Early bird entry fee

£79.00

Other races at event

  • Sun 14 Jul
  • #1 of 5
Chesham Leisure Centre, Chesham

CRUK Wave

08:00

£59-£69

Age 16 & over

  • 150 m pool swimming
  • 6.5 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • #2 of 5
Chesham Leisure Centre, Chesham

Fun2Tri

08:00

£59-£69

Age 16 & over

  • 100 m pool swimming
  • 6.5 km road cycling
  • 1.25 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • #3 of 5
Chesham Leisure Centre, Chesham

Fun Triathlon

08:00

£59-£69

Age 16 & over

  • 150 m pool swimming
  • 10 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • #4 of 5
Chesham Leisure Centre, Chesham

Super Sprint

08:00

£79-£89

Age 16 & over

  • 150 m pool swimming
  • 10 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running