Olympic Plus
Sun 6 Aug 2023 London, UK Entries closed

London Triathlon | Olympic Plus

Take on the London Triathlon Olympic-Plus distance and tour Westminster whilst on the move.

  • Sun 6 Aug 2023
  • Entries closed
Excel London, London

Olympic Plus

06:30

£123.25

Age 17 & over on 31 Dec 2023

  • 1500 m dock swimming
  • 80 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running

Overview

Show London what you're made of this summer, whether you're new to swim-bike-run or whether you're up for a bigger triathlon challenge - everyone is welcome at the London Triathlon.

This reputable event gives you the opportunity to swim in the Thames from London Docklands, race past Westminster, Big Ben, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament on closed roads and run in the impressive 2012 Olympic venue, the ExCel.

Highlights

  • World's biggest city centre triathlon

    Welcomes 13,000 triathletes every year.

  • Prestigious venues and landmarks

    Event hub at the 2012 Olympic venue, the ExCel, plus world-famous London sights.

  • All levels of triathlete welcome

    Newcomers, experienced, or single-discipline swimmers, cyclists and runners for the relay.

  • Features relay events

    Over short or longer distances for teams of three.

  • Extreme Weekend Warrior challenge

    Complete as many back-to-back triathlons as you can in one weekend.

This event is part of London Triathlon.

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wetsuit required

Expo

The London Triathlon Expo is the UK's largest triathlon exhibition and brings together the latest kit, advice and experts to the weekend of action.

  • Cafe
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Excel London
London
Greater London
E16 1XL
UK

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Multiple laps
  • No headphones
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

The route is made up of multiple laps. The opening swim takes place in London Docklands; you’ll then transition to your bike inside the Olympic venue of the Excel. You’ll then follow a closed road cycle route taking in some of London’s best land marks roughly following the Thames – this section is made up of multiple laps. A final transition inside the Excel before running in and around the building itself.

  • Carbon neutral
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

LimeLight Sports positively contributes to these Sustainable Development Goals:

Sustainability

  • Clean water and sanitation
  • Affordable and clean energy
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Responsible consumption and production
  • Climate action
  • Life below water

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Included

  • Security wristband
  • 2 x bike numbers
  • Race number
  • Timing chip 
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Free event branded swim hat
  • Post-event hydration
  • Closed road course

  • Age 17 & over on 31 Dec 2023
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Insurance available

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Super Sprint

06:30

£74.38

Age 17 & over

  • 400 m dock swimming
  • 10 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 6 Aug 2023
  • #2 of 6
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Sprint

06:30

£81.81

Age 17 & over

  • 750 m dock swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 6 Aug 2023
  • #3 of 6
Excel London, London

Sprint Team Relay

06:30

£140.26

Age 17 & over

  • 750 m dock swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 6 Aug 2023
  • #4 of 6
Excel London, London

Olympic

06:30

£115.81

Age 17 & over

  • 1500 m dock swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 6 Aug 2023
  • #5 of 6
Excel London, London

Olympic Team Relay

06:30

£168.94

Age 17 & over

  • 1500 m dock swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running