Sun 28 Jun 2026 Hexham, Northumberland

The Northumbrian | Aquabike

This is the ultimate triathlon. Individuals and teams will conquer the beautiful waters, forests and terrain that give Northumberland and Kielder its unique character.

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  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham
Aquabike

06:15

Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2026

£165

  • 1.2 miles lake swimming
  • 56 miles road cycling

Event overview

Do you have what it takes to conquer The Northumbrian?

Kielder Forest including the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe, Kielder Water, is a vast expanse of pine forest and hard-packed trails, stretching up to the Scottish Border and is the perfect staging ground for an ultra-distance triathlon.

This event is part of The Northumbrian.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams
  • Traders at event

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Multiple laps
  • No headphones
  • Partly closed roads
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Restaurant
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Physio
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Trophy

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2026
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post
Enter now

Other races at event

  • Sun 28 Jun
  • #1 of 5
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham
Full Iron Distance

06:15

Age 18 & over

£330-£350

  • 2.4 miles lake swimming
  • 112 miles road cycling
  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 28 Jun
  • #2 of 5
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham
Half Iron Distance

06:15

Age 18 & over

£215-£230

  • 1.2 miles lake swimming
  • 56 miles road cycling
  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 28 Jun
  • #4 of 5
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham
28K Trail Run

08:45

Age 18 & over

£38-£40

  • 27.6 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Jun
  • #5 of 5
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham
50K Ultra Trail Run

08:45

Age 20 & over

£63-£65

  • 48 km trail running
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.