5 races
Event overview
Join in at the ultra-modern grounds of The King’s School in Macclesfield — an exciting swim-run aquathlon designed for young athletes (age 8+) and sprinters of all levels. This welcoming event gives you the perfect opportunity to try something new, push your pace and cross the finish line feeling proud.
Highlights
- Junior and Sprint distance waves, open to ages 8+ (TriStart, TriStar 1-3) and 15+ including adults
- Swim in the 6-lane indoor pool, followed by a run across the playing fields — 100% traffic-free
- Swim distances from 25m up to 400m, run distances from 600m up to 2.88km depending on age group
- Ample onsite car-parking, showers available, small post-race refreshment and medal included
- New! Chip timing and finish-line photos
Let’s have a go, feel the rush of the swim, fly through the run and celebrate across the finish line, in a wonderful environment.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
- Spectators
Arrival
Please arrive 30 - 45 minutes before your wave start time.
Registration
Registration for each wave officially opens 30 minutes before your wave start time. Upon arriving just ask one of the team and they will direct you to registration to get you sorted. Don’t be afraid to ask if you come early. If we are ready we will be only to happy to get you registered.
Transition area
As this is an Aquathlon, the transition will be just outside of the poolside. Please bring your running shoes and a small towel to the poolside area where you will be shown an area to put them while you’re swimming. You can then put your shoes and t-shirt on before you run over to the field for the run.
Pre race briefing
There will be a pre-race briefing on the poolside before each race start time. Here we will go over race details, explain any amendments and answer any questions.
The pre race briefing is extremely important and we urge every participant to make sure they listen.
What to bring
For the swim
Swimming costume or tri suit. You may also wish to wear goggles and a swim hat. (A swim hat is not mandatory, it’s entirely up to you)
In transition
A small towel should you want to dry your feet and torso before you run, a water bottle or sports drink may be a good idea too.
For the run
Trainers and a t shirt to put on in transition. You may also want socks. If you have a drink, you can take that out with you, but please do not litter. Afterwards – We will provide a small packet of sweets and a bottle of water along with your well-earned medal. There are showers in both male and female changing rooms where you can change if you wish.
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
The King's School In Macclesfield
Alderley Road
Prestbury
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 4SP
UK
Parking
There is ample car parking onsite via School Lane.
Races at event
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #1 of 5
10:30
Age 8-8
£15
- 50 m pool swimming
- 600 m trail running
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #2 of 5
10:40
Age 9-10
£18.50
- 100 m pool swimming
- 1.5 km trail running
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #3 of 5
11:00
Age 11-12
£18.50
- 150 m pool swimming
- 2 km trail running
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #4 of 5
11:30
Age 13-14
£18.50
- 250 m pool swimming
- 2.88 km trail running + 97 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #5 of 5
12:00
Age 15 & over
£35
- 400 m pool swimming
- 2.88 km trail running + 97 ft ascent