Beginner-friendly triathlons are typically as short or shorter than super sprint triathlons, with pool-based swims and relaxed transitions that give you the chance to catch your breath. Use filters below to find an event or keep browsing for inspiration!
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Race through the glorious rural idyll of Yorkshire and Howardian Hills on an action packed weekend of high energy multi sport events including triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run.
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A totally traffic-free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
A Novice triathlon in a coastal location which is ideal for beginners. A pool-based swim, seafront cycle and pan flat run along the Exe Estuary path.
A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.
Start with a great sea swim in the warm waters of Torquay Beach. Then it’s onto the bikes for laps of a closed road bike course with a flat seaside run to finish.
A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.
Go Tri Triathlon - perfect for first timers. Pool swim, cycle on quiet rolling roads then run on an old railway line.
A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.
A totally traffic free festival of triathlon offering both junior and senior distance options on the English Riviera. Pool swimming along with tarmac cycling and a parkland run, with a great medal.
Rack your bike in the shadows of the iconic Basset Monument and castle, home of ‘The Bat’ and highest point of the run course.
GO TRI is an initiative launched by Triathlon England to provide people with the opportunity to take part in multisport event regularly and at a minimal cost.
The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Welcome to the Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events, based at a private venue in the Cotswolds.
GO TRI is an initiative launched by Triathlon England to provide people with the opportunity to take part in multisport event regularly and at a minimal cost.
The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.
The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.
The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.
The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.
The perfect beginner's triathlon - aimed at first timers, but with all the challenge you'd expect from a Triathlon!
GO TRI is an initiative launched by Triathlon England to provide people with the opportunity to take part in multisport event regularly and at a minimal cost.
Superleague Triathlon coming to Bristol in 2023. This is the exciting NEW style of Triathlon.
The Banana Triathlon is in the middle of our three event series, welcoming triathletes to Dorney Lake every summer.
If you want to “Tri a Triathlon” or are an experienced Triathlete we have distances & challenges to suit you within this fun & friendly triathlon.
Wild Deer Event signature Triathlon Event will take place in 2023 at the beautiful Cockshott Point at Bowness on Windermere.
The Banana Triathlon is in the middle of our three event series, welcoming triathletes to Dorney Lake every summer.
Join UK Triathlon for the 14th year of this popular event taking place at Henley Leisure Centre and within the grounds of Gillotts School.
Join UK Triathlon for the 14th year of this popular event taking place at Henley Leisure Centre and within the grounds of Gillotts School.
Superleague Triathlon coming to Bristol in 2023. This is the exciting NEW style of Triathlon.
August event is a mid-week early evening triathlon, starting with an open water swim in the beautiful Green Park Lake, which runs alongside the concurrent annual Green Park Swim...
The UK's second largest city again hosts The Birmingham Triathlon at the fabulous Commonwealth Games venue of Sutton Park.
A superb introduction to multi-sport events, this inviting distance makes a great option for first timers in a superb setting.
The York Triathlon returns to York Sport Village and the UK Triathlon Race Calendar for its 10th year, with 2 distances to choose from and the option to enter as an individual or relay team.
The York Triathlon returns to York Sport Village and the UK Triathlon Race Calendar for its 10th year, with 2 distances to choose from and the option to enter as an individual or relay team.
Superleague Triathlon coming to Bristol in 2023. This is the exciting NEW style of Triathlon.
Welcome to the fifth Lochore Off Road Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon and Bikeless Lochore Aquathlon.
Welcome to Award winning KidstriUK Bognor Triathlon.
Welcome to Award winning KidstriUK Bognor Triathlon.
A range of triathlon distances to suit all ages and abilities. A flat course making use of the superb facilities at the Olympic 2012 venue, with chip timing and a superb medal at the finish.
A range of triathlon distances to suit all ages and abilities. A flat course making use of the superb facilities at the Olympic 2012 venue, with chip timing and a superb medal at the finish.
The North West Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire and offers a spectator friendly venue for supporting family or friends and a fun and relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed.
The North West Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire and offers a spectator friendly venue for supporting family or friends and a fun and relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed.
The North West Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire and offers a spectator friendly venue for supporting family or friends and a fun and relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed.
The North West Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire and offers a spectator friendly venue for supporting family or friends and a fun and relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed.
The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Triathlon England - Event of the Year !! As the last weekend race of the season, Hillingdon Triathletes Autumn Duathlon is a hugely popular event.
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