Sun 4 May 2025 Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

Horwich Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquathlon | Duathlon - Sprint Distance

Horwich Triathlon is known as ‘The Race To The Pike’ and the ‘Kona of the North” and is one of the oldest triathlon events in the North West, dating back over 25 years.

  • Sun 4 May 2025
Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd, Bolton
Duathlon - Sprint Distance

06:00

Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2025

£59-£89

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running

Event overview

The Standard Distance race starts with a 500m pool swim and then a 40k undulating cycle ride, but we save the best bit until the end – the 8.6k run climbs all the way to the summit of Rivington Pike, before descending back to the finish at Horwich Leisure Centre. The Sprint Distance race starts with a 400m pool swim followed by a 20k undulating bike route. The final 5k run follows the Standard Distance route but we Sprint Distance triathletes are saved from the pain of “summitting” Rivington Pike and will turn around a little earlier to complete the final sprint downhill back to the finish at Horwich Leisure Centre. New for 2025 – Horwich Triathlon will also include a Duathlon and an Aquathlon option! All ability levels of triathlete take part from complete novices to experienced pro’s but it’s definitely not for the faint hearted. The route is a tough challenge but that’s what makes the event so popular and whilst the run is brutal, it’s also what makes it iconic.

This event is part of Horwich Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquathlon.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

What's included

  • Medal
  • T-shirt

Entries

  • Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2025
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Sun 4 May
  • #1 of 0
Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd, Bolton
Triathlon - Sprint Distance

06:00

All ages

£59-£89

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 4 May
  • #2 of 0
Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd, Bolton
Triathlon - Standard Distance

06:00

Age 17 & over

£69-£99

  • 500 km pool swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 8.6 km road running
  • Sun 4 May
  • #4 of 0
Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd, Bolton
Duathlon - Standard Distance

06:00

Age 17 & over

£69-£99

  • 8.6 km road running
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 4 May
  • #5 of 0
Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd, Bolton
Aquathlon - Sprint Distance

06:00

Age 15 & over

£39-£79

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 4 May
  • #6 of 0
Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd, Bolton
Aquathlon - Standard Distance

06:00

Age 17 & over

£49-£79

  • 500 m pool swimming
  • 40 km road running

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