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Southport Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquathlon | Triathlon | Sprint Distance

Southport Triathlon attracts triathletes of all abilities, from complete novices to elite competitors take part in the Sprint and Standard Distance races.

  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • Entries closed
Waterside Lodge, Southport
Triathlon | Sprint Distance

06:30

Age 15 & over on 31 Dec 2025

£69-£99

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running

Event overview

Based at Waterside Lodge a modern, purpose built two-storey Activity Centre on Southport Marine Lake, it has become one of the biggest events in the North West reaching maximum capacity every year. The Sprint Distance event is 750m swim / 20K cycle / 5K run, the Standard Distance is 1500m swim / 40K cycle / 10K run. The cycle course takes place on closed roads and the run course is based around the Marine Lake on tarmac paths. British Triathlon has once again selected Southport Triathlon to be included on the Major Events calendar and in 2025 the event will be a GB Age Group Team Qualifier for the 2026 European Championship Standard Distance Triathlon. The Duathlon will be returning for 2025 alongside its long-established Triathlon event. Using the same closed road bike and run course as the Triathlon there will be a Sprint & Standard Distance The Sprint Distance will be a 5K run / 20K cycle / 5K run and the Standard Distance will be a 10K run / 40K cycle / 5K run. New for 2025 will be the addition of an Aquathlon. With both a Sprint and Standard Distance option, there is something for everyone. The Sprint Distance will be a 750m swim / 5K run and the Standard Distance will be a 1500m swim / 10K run. No matter which race you choose, you will be racing against all distances and will finish on the famous red carpet at Waterside Lodge. 

Southport Triathlon 2025 will be a British Triathlon Age Group Qualifier for the 2026 ETU European Championship Standard Distance Triathlon, don't forget after entering to register your intent to qualify on the British Triathlon website. 

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

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams

Location

  • Paid parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • 1 lap
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Wave start

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • T-shirt

Entries

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

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Waterside Lodge, Southport
Triathlon | Standard Distance

06:30

Age 17 & over

£79-£109

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 18 May
  • #3 of 0
Waterside Lodge, Southport
Duathlon | Sprint Distance

06:30

Age 15 & over

£59-£89

  • 5 km road running
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 18 May
  • #4 of 0
Waterside Lodge, Southport
Duathlon | Standard Distance

06:30

Age 17 & over

£69-£99

  • 10 km road running
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 18 May
  • #5 of 0
Waterside Lodge, Southport
Aquathlon | Sprint Distance

06:30

Age 15 & over

£49-£79

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 18 May
  • #6 of 0
Waterside Lodge, Southport
Aquathlon | Standard Distance

06:30

Age 17 & over

£59-£89

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 10 km road running

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