Triathlons for beginners

Triathlons for beginners

Races designed to allow novices to find out what triathlon is all about!

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63 Triathlons for beginners in the UK

Beginner-friendly triathlons are typically shorter than super sprint triathlons - so expect anything up to a 400m swim (often in a pool), 10K bike ride and a 2.5K run. Relaxed transitions give you the chance to practice getting on the bike after the swim and then getting off the bike and finding your running legs! Select your location for beginner triathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Novice triathlons in 2023

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Novice triathlons in 2024

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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.
  • Sun 7 Apr
  • £36
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Spring | Go Tri

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.

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 7.5 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km multi terrain running
Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.
  • Sat 13 Apr
  • £5
Paignton, Devon, UK

Swim Bike Run Torbay | Maximum Distance

Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 9 km mountain biking
  • 2 km trail running
Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.
  • Sat 13 Apr
  • £5
Paignton, Devon, UK

Swim Bike Run Torbay | Medium Distance

Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.

  • 150 m pool swimming
  • 3 km mountain biking
  • 1.3 km trail running
Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.
  • Sat 13 Apr
  • £5
Paignton, Devon, UK

Swim Bike Run Torbay | Short Distance

Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.

  • 50 m pool swimming
  • 1.5 km mountain biking
  • 650 m trail running
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.
  • Sun 21 Apr
  • £30
Exmouth, Devon, UK

Exmouth Triathlon | Go Tri

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.

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 10 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.
  • Sat 4 May
  • £5
Paignton, Devon, UK

Swim Bike Run Torbay | Maximum Distance

Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 9 km mountain biking
  • 2 km trail running
Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.
  • Sat 4 May
  • £5
Paignton, Devon, UK

Swim Bike Run Torbay | Medium Distance

Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.

  • 150 m pool swimming
  • 3 km mountain biking
  • 1.3 km trail running
Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.
  • Sat 4 May
  • £5
Paignton, Devon, UK

Swim Bike Run Torbay | Short Distance

Swim Bike Run (formerly Go Tri Local) is ideal for people that are brand new to swim, bike and run and looking to take their first steps in a safe and enjoyable environment.

  • 50 m pool swimming
  • 1.5 km mountain biking
  • 650 m trail running
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in a starter triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 25 May
  • £60-£90
Gort, Ireland

Lough Cutra Castle | Starter Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in a starter triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Journey through the beautiful grounds of the majestic Château de Chantilly in a starter triathlon ideal for first-timers or beginners, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £64-£120
Chantilly, France

Château de Chantilly | Starter Triathlon

Journey through the beautiful grounds of the majestic Château de Chantilly in a starter triathlon ideal for first-timers or beginners, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 11 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate in an event suitable for all levels of experience, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • £64-£120
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Cholmondeley Castle | Starter Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate in an event suitable for all levels of experience, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
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.
  • Sun 30 Jun
  • £79
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Triathlon | Standard

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.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running
Start with a great, safe, sea swim in the warm, sheltered waters then it’s onto the bikes for closed road laps on the bike with a flat seaside run to finish.
  • Sun 30 Jun
  • £42
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Triathlon | Swim Bike Run Tri

Start with a great, safe, sea swim in the warm, sheltered waters then it’s onto the bikes for closed road laps on the bike with a flat seaside run to finish.

  • 300 m sea swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of Belvoir Castle in a starter triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • £64-£120
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Starter Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of Belvoir Castle in a starter triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a starter triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £64-£120
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Starter Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a starter triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
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.
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £28
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Autumn | Super Sprint

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.

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • £26
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Autumn | Novice

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.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Try a triathlon - perfect for first-timers. Pool swim, cycle on quiet rolling roads then run on an old railway line.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £35
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavistock Triathlon | Swim Bike Run

Try a triathlon - perfect for first-timers. Pool swim, cycle on quiet rolling roads then run on an old railway line.

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 12 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running

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