Sprint duathlons

Sprint duathlons

Sprint distance duathlon events | 5km run + 20km bike + 2.5km run

Sprint duathlons in the UK

Sprint duathlons typically involve a 5K run, 20K cycle and a 2.5K run to finish. These short events are a great way to familiarise yourself with the sport and practice transitions - changing from running to cycling and back again to running. Select your location for sprint distance duathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Sprint duathlons in 2025

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A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire in a Sprint Duathlon! Celebrate in the festival village afterwards.
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £75
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Sprint Duathlon

A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire in a Sprint Duathlon! Celebrate in the festival village afterwards.

  • 5 km trail running + 281 ft ascent
  • 20 km road cycling + 632 ft ascent
  • 2.5 km trail running + 196 ft ascent
Make use of the superb facilities at the University of Central Lancashire. You will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand-new athletics track - all traffic-free.
  • Sun 20 Jul
  • £40
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Central Lancashire Junior and Super Sprint Duathlon | Summer | Sprint

Make use of the superb facilities at the University of Central Lancashire. You will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand-new athletics track - all traffic-free.

  • 4.8 km track and field
  • 19.5 km track cycling
  • 3.2 km track and field
Awarded the Event of the year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain duathlon in the UK. It is not for the faint-hearted.
  • Sun 3 Aug
  • £69.99-£78.99
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Craft Snowman Sprint Duathlon

Awarded the Event of the year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain duathlon in the UK. It is not for the faint-hearted.

  • 2.3 km road running + 259 ft ascent
  • 27.1 km road cycling + 371 m ascent
  • 6.3 km road running + 1446 ft ascent
Have you got what it takes to take on the Super Sprint or Sprint Duathlon at Manchester Airport? Perfect for all abilities with a friendly atmosphere!
  • Sun 10 Aug
  • £40
Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK

Manchester Airport Duathlon | August | Sprint

Have you got what it takes to take on the Super Sprint or Sprint Duathlon at Manchester Airport? Perfect for all abilities with a friendly atmosphere!

  • 4.18 km road running
  • 34.95 km road cycling + 735 ft ascent
  • 2.82 km road running + 203 ft ascent
This is a non-draft legal, traffic-free duathlon on the Darley Moor race circuit - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport or complete a speedy race.
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £45-£53
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

Darley Moor September Sprint Duathlon

This is a non-draft legal, traffic-free duathlon on the Darley Moor race circuit - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport or complete a speedy race.

  • 4.8 km road running
  • 18.5 km road cycling
  • 2.4 km road running
2025 European Sprint Duathlon Qualifier. Get active in the award-winning grounds and surrounding Kent countryside in Sprint Duathlon then celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £75
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle | Sprint Duathlon

2025 European Sprint Duathlon Qualifier. Get active in the award-winning grounds and surrounding Kent countryside in Sprint Duathlon then celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.

  • 5 km trail running
  • 20 km road cycling + 819 ft ascent
  • 2.5 km trail running
Challenge yourself to a duathlon and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!
  • Sat 4 Oct
  • £58-£75
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Sprint Distance Duathlon

Challenge yourself to a duathlon and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!

  • 5 km road running
  • 19 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Based in the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate, the traffic-free run lap follows a scenic trail and the rolling bike course enjoys fast-riding country roads.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £58
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

ATW Holdenby House Sprint Distance Duathlon

Based in the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate, the traffic-free run lap follows a scenic trail and the rolling bike course enjoys fast-riding country roads.

  • 5.4 km trail running + 249 ft ascent
  • 19 km road cycling + 801 ft ascent
  • 5.4 km trail running + 249 ft ascent
Join ATW, the largest multisport organiser in the UK, at the iconic Grafham Water - a venue that has been used for award-winning events, national championships and GB qualifier races.
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £58
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Grafham Sprint Distance Duathlon

Join ATW, the largest multisport organiser in the UK, at the iconic Grafham Water - a venue that has been used for award-winning events, national championships and GB qualifier races.

  • 5 km road running + 30 ft ascent
  • 17 km road cycling + 344 ft ascent
  • 2.5 km road running + 30 ft ascent
Roadford Lake is a great venue for a duathlon and this event comes with top 5-star reviews from sportspeople of all abilities! You won't be disappointed.
  • Sun 2 Nov
  • £42
Lifton, Devon, UK

Devon Duathlon Autumn | Sprint

Roadford Lake is a great venue for a duathlon and this event comes with top 5-star reviews from sportspeople of all abilities! You won't be disappointed.

  • 5 km road running + 873 ft ascent
  • 20 km road cycling + 788 ft ascent
  • 2.5 km road running + 191 ft ascent
Challenge yourself to a duathlon and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £58-£75
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Sprint Distance Duathlon

Challenge yourself to a duathlon and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue!

  • 5 km road running
  • 19 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
A fun and accesible event, suitable for all levels of athlete to enjoy their Sunday morning. Perfect if you are looking to step into a new sport.
  • Sun 30 Nov
  • £40
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK

Dunham Massey Duathlon | November | Sprint

A fun and accesible event, suitable for all levels of athlete to enjoy their Sunday morning. Perfect if you are looking to step into a new sport.

  • 5.32 km road running + 32 ft ascent
  • 21.99 km road cycling + 242 ft ascent
  • 2.83 km road running + 16 ft ascent
Set amid rural Woodford with its picturesque scenery, this event has something to suit all abilities. It doesn't matter if you’re just starting your multisport journey or looking to smash a PB this co
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £40
Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK

Woodford Community Duathlon | December | Sprint

Set amid rural Woodford with its picturesque scenery, this event has something to suit all abilities. It doesn't matter if you’re just starting your multisport journey or looking to smash a PB this co

  • 4.4 km road running + 60 ft ascent
  • 19.5 km road cycling + 334 ft ascent
  • 2.39 km road running + 30 ft ascent
Come join the Pendle Triathlon & Duathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £30
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, UK

Pendle Pool Triathlon powered by Fort Vale | Duathlon Sprint

Come join the Pendle Triathlon & Duathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.

  • 5 km road running + 200 ft ascent
  • 22 km road cycling + 616 ft ascent
  • 2.5 km road running + 200 ft ascent

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