Novice triathlons

Novice triathlons

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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.
  • Sat 22 - Sun 23 Jul
  • £26-£221
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Castle Howard | Castle Race Series

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.

  • Half Ironman
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon 2
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Novice triathlon
  • Kids triathlon 4
  • Standard duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Lake swim 3
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Middle duathlon

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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 9 Apr
  • £38
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
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 14 May
  • £35
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
A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.
  • Sat 20 May
  • £60-£90
Chantilly, France

Chateau de Chantilly | Castle Race Series | Starter Triathlon

A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 11 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 25 Jun
  • £29
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Triathlon | Go Tri

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.

  • 300 m sea swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.
  • Sat 22 Jul
  • £60-£90
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Castle Howard | Castle Race Series | Starter Triathlon

A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 13 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
Go Tri Triathlon - perfect for first timers. Pool swim, cycle on quiet rolling roads then run on an old railway line.
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £35
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavistock Triathlon | Go Tri

Go Tri 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
A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.
  • Sat 23 Sep
  • £56-£84
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle | Castle Race Series | Starter Triathlon

A hugely accessible, fun and rewarding race, a great one for first timers. Relay option where one participant completes each leg of the triathlon.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 15 km road cycling
  • 2 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 8 Oct
  • £28
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Autumn | 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
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £20.50-£40.50
Redruth, Cornwall, UK

Carn Brea Triathlon: The Bat | Little Bat

Rack your bike in the shadows of the iconic Basset Monument and castle, home of ‘The Bat’ and highest point of the run course.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 10.5 km road cycling
  • 3.75 km trail running
  • Sat 29 Apr
  • £6-£10
Herne Bay, Kent, UK

GO TRI Herne Bay - April

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.

  • Novice triathlon
  • Sun 7 May
  • £79-£89
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Stratford Triathlon | Fun Wave

The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 7 May
  • £70
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Stratford Triathlon | CRUK Wave

The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 7 May
  • £79-£89
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Stratford Triathlon | Super Sprint

The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 7 May
  • £79-£89
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Stratford Triathlon | Sprint

The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 13 May
  • £40-£42
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events | Novice Triathlon

Welcome to the Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Events, based at a private venue in the Cotswolds.

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 14 km road cycling
  • 3 km trail running
  • Sat 20 May
  • £6-£10
Herne Bay, Kent, UK

GO TRI Herne Bay - May

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.

  • Novice triathlon
  • Sun 21 May
  • £79-£89
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Cheshire Triathlon | Fun Wave

The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 21 May
  • £70
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Cheshire Triathlon | CRUK Wave and Relay

The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 21 May
  • £79-£89
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Cheshire Triathlon | Super Sprint

The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 21 May
  • £79-£89
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Cheshire Triathlon | Sprint

The Cheshire Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire, and has been enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 30 years now.

  • 500 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
  • Mon 29 May
  • £13
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK

Sri Chinmoy Try-a-Tri

The perfect beginner's triathlon - aimed at first timers, but with all the challenge you'd expect from a Triathlon!

  • Novice triathlon
  • Sat 24 Jun
  • £6-£10
Herne Bay, Kent, UK

GO TRI Herne Bay - June

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.

  • Novice triathlon
  • Fri 30 Jun
  • £35-£60
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK

Superleague Triathlon - June

Superleague Triathlon coming to Bristol in 2023. This is the exciting NEW style of Triathlon.

  • Novice triathlon
  • Sat 1 Jul
  • £64.95
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Banana Triathlon | Half Banana

The Banana Triathlon is in the middle of our three event series, welcoming triathletes to Dorney Lake every summer.

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 10.6 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 1 Jul
  • £64.95
Anywhere

Triathlon @Ellesmere | Fun Wave

If you want to “Tri a Triathlon” or are an experienced Triathlete we have distances & challenges to suit you within this fun & friendly triathlon.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 24.7 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 1 Jul
  • £45
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Windermere Triathlons & Duathlons | Novice Triathlon

Wild Deer Event signature Triathlon Event will take place in 2023 at the beautiful Cockshott Point at Bowness on Windermere.

  • 350 m lake swimming
  • 12.8 miles road cycling
  • 1.5 km trail running
  • Sat 1 Jul
  • £39.99
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Banana Triathlon | Banana Split (15+ years)

The Banana Triathlon is in the middle of our three event series, welcoming triathletes to Dorney Lake every summer.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 5.3 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • £79-£89
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

Henley Triathlon | Fun Wave

Join UK Triathlon for the 14th year of this popular event taking place at Henley Leisure Centre and within the grounds of Gillotts School.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 12.5 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • £70
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

Henley Triathlon | CRUK Wave and Relay

Join UK Triathlon for the 14th year of this popular event taking place at Henley Leisure Centre and within the grounds of Gillotts School.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 12.5 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Fri 28 Jul
  • £35-£60
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK

Superleague Triathlon - July

Superleague Triathlon coming to Bristol in 2023. This is the exciting NEW style of Triathlon.

  • Novice triathlon
  • Wed 2 Aug
  • £22.95
Reading, Berkshire, UK

GO TRI Reading at Green Park - 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...

  • Novice triathlon
  • Sat 5 Aug
  • £64.95
Anywhere

Birmingham Triathlon | Fun

The UK's second largest city again hosts The Birmingham Triathlon at the fabulous Commonwealth Games venue of Sutton Park.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 10 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sat 12 Aug
  • £50
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Superhero Series | Sprint Superhero

A superb introduction to multi-sport events, this inviting distance makes a great option for first timers in a superb setting.

  • 150 m lake swimming
  • 3 km road cycling
  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 20 Aug
  • £52.50
Anywhere

York Triathlon | Fun Wave

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.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 20 Aug
  • £60
Anywhere

York Triathlon | CRUK Wave & Relay

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.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 9 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Fri 25 Aug
  • £35-£60
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK

Superleague Triathlon - August

Superleague Triathlon coming to Bristol in 2023. This is the exciting NEW style of Triathlon.

  • Novice triathlon
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £38-£48
Lochgelly, Fife, UK

Lochore Off Road Triathlon Festival | Short Distance Triathlon

Welcome to the fifth Lochore Off Road Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon and Bikeless Lochore Aquathlon.

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 7 km mountain biking
  • 3 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £21
Bognor Regis, West Sussex, UK

The KidstriUK Bognor Regis Triathlon | Novice 1

Welcome to Award winning KidstriUK Bognor Triathlon.

  • 25 m pool swimming
  • 665 m mountain biking
  • 600 m trail running
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £21
Bognor Regis, West Sussex, UK

The KidstriUK Bognor Regis Triathlon | Novice 2

Welcome to Award winning KidstriUK Bognor Triathlon.

  • 50 m pool swimming
  • 1.3 km mountain biking
  • 1.2 km trail running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £39.95
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Season Finale Triathlon | First Timers 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.

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 5.3 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £59.95
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Season Finale Triathlon | Novice 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.

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 10.6 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £79-£89
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

North West Triathlon | Fun Wave

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.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £70
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

North West Triathlon | CRUK Wave and Relay

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.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £79-£89
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

North West Triathlon | Super Sprint

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.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £79-£89
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

North West Triathlon | Sprint and Sprint Relay

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.

  • 500 m pool swimming
  • 21 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £79-£89
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Warwickshire Triathlon | Fun Wave

The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £70
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Warwickshire Triathlon | CRUK Wave and Relay

The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £79-£89
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Warwickshire Triathlon | Super Sprint

The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 200 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £79-£89
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK

Warwickshire Triathlon | Sprint

The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 12 Nov
  • £20-£25
  • Entries closed
Hayes, UK

Autumn Family Duathlon - Hillingdon Triathletes | Adult Super Sprint Race

Triathlon England - Event of the Year !! As the last weekend race of the season, Hillingdon Triathletes Autumn Duathlon is a hugely popular event.

  • Entries closed
  • 2 km road running
  • 10 km road cycling
  • 1 km road running

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