Olympic triathlons

Olympic triathlons

Standard (aka Olympic) distance triathlon events | 1.5km swim + 40km bike + 10km run

77 Olympic triathlons in the UK

A standard distance triathlon involves a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run. Short enough for confident beginners but long enough to be a real endurance challenge, Olympic triathlons have a lot to offer - and as the most popular type of triathlon in the UK, there are plenty of events to choose from. Select your location for Olympic triathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Olympic triathlons in 2023

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Olympic triathlons in 2024

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This triathlon returns for another successful year! It’s a superb swimming venue with quiet rolling roads for the bike course and a cracking run too. Plus there's lakeside camping available too.
  • Sun 19 May
  • £73-£84
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Triathlon | Standard

This triathlon returns for another successful year! It’s a superb swimming venue with quiet rolling roads for the bike course and a cracking run too. Plus there's lakeside camping available too.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, and run the flat Thames path as part of an exciting multi-activity event for the Bank Holiday weekend.
  • Sun 26 May
  • £75
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One on the River | Marlow | Standard Triathlon

Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, and run the flat Thames path as part of an exciting multi-activity event for the Bank Holiday weekend.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in a triathlon for a range of levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 26 May
  • £94-£165
Gort, Ireland

Lough Cutra Castle | Olympic Triathlon

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

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
The Classic Triathlon will not fail to impress. With stunning views of Weymouth nature reserve and a true test of stamina, you'll be beaming with pride at the finish line.
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £80
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

WMD Classic Triathlon

The Classic Triathlon will not fail to impress. With stunning views of Weymouth nature reserve and a true test of stamina, you'll be beaming with pride at the finish line.

  • 1.5 km sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km multi terrain running
The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for its 9th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road, plus chance to camp on the beach!
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £62-£75
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Triathlon | Standard

The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for its 9th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road, plus chance to camp on the beach!

  • 1.5 km sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of the majestic Château de Chantilly in a triathlon for all levels of experience, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £100-£165
Chantilly, France

Château de Chantilly | Olympic Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of the majestic Château de Chantilly in a triathlon for all levels of experience, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km road running
Set at the spectacular, flat, and smooth-surfaced Dorney Lake near Windsor, this multi-sport event is for the ones that enjoy being by the water.
  • Sun 16 Jun
  • £75
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One for the Planet | Standard Triathlon

Set at the spectacular, flat, and smooth-surfaced Dorney Lake near Windsor, this multi-sport event is for the ones that enjoy being by the water.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate and surrounding area, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • £100-£165
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Cholmondeley Castle | Olympic Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate and surrounding area, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10.5 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
Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, and run the flat Thames path as part of an exciting multi-activity event for summer.
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • £75
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One on the River | Marlow | Standard Triathlon

Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, and run the flat Thames path as part of an exciting multi-activity event for summer.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running
Race through the beautiful grounds of stunning Belvoir Castle out into surrounding Leicestershire in an Olympic triathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • £100-£165
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Olympic Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of stunning Belvoir Castle out into surrounding Leicestershire in an Olympic triathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km road running
Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area with routes going through Culden Faw Estate. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, run through the trail paths enjoying great views.
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £75
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One on the River | Henley | Standard Triathlon

Taking place across the scenic Thames Valley area with routes going through Culden Faw Estate. Swim the river, cycle the hilly open roads, run through the trail paths enjoying great views.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 39 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of the stunning Hever Castle in a triathlon for a range of levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £100-£165
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Olympic Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of the stunning Hever Castle in a triathlon for a range of levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10.5 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a standard aquathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £52-£65
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Standard Aquathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a standard aquathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 10 km road running
Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £59
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavistock Triathlon | Standard

Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!

  • 800 months pool swimming
  • 36 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running

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