Sprint triathlons

Sprint triathlons

Sprint distance triathlon events | 750m swim + 20km bike + 5km run

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Sprint triathlons in the UK

Half the Olympic distance but still a formidable challenge in itself, a sprint distance triathlon features a 750m swim, 20K bike ride and a 5K run. These popular events are often mass participation and attract hundreds of entrants, creating a brilliant atmosphere. Select your location for sprint triathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Sprint triathlons in 2024/2025

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Race through the beautiful grounds of stunning Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire in a triathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • £92-£155
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Sprint Plus Triathlon

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

  • 800 m lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
  • 8 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of the stunning Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire in a sprint triathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • £80-£150
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle | Sprint Triathlon

Race through the beautiful grounds of the stunning Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire in a sprint triathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 23 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
Formerly The London Triathlon, this is one of the world’s biggest triathlons where athletes will race through the capital on a landmark-filled route. London is calling!
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • £61.83-£110.24
London, UK

London T100 | Sprint

Formerly The London Triathlon, this is one of the world’s biggest triathlons where athletes will race through the capital on a landmark-filled route. London is calling!

  • 750 m dock swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
A stunning venue and magnificent grounds with manicured sports fields, lakes, wildlife and greenery, ideally set up for athletes of all levels, plus a custom designed medal at the finish.
  • Sun 4 Aug
  • £75
Northwood, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Hertfordshire & Middlesex Sprint Triathlon

A stunning venue and magnificent grounds with manicured sports fields, lakes, wildlife and greenery, ideally set up for athletes of all levels, plus a custom designed medal at the finish.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 25 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
Join the Aviemore Triathlon in the beautiful Cairgorms and enjoy an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and enjoy mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £76-£96
Aviemore, Highland, UK

Aviemore Triathlon | Long Hard Durty

Join the Aviemore Triathlon in the beautiful Cairgorms and enjoy an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and enjoy mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.

  • 1000 m lake swimming
  • 18 km mountain biking
  • 9 km trail running
Join the Aviemore Triathlon in the beautiful Cairgorms and enjoy an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and enjoy mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £66-£86
Aviemore, Highland, UK

Aviemore Triathlon | Short Fast Durty

Join the Aviemore Triathlon in the beautiful Cairgorms and enjoy an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and enjoy mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • 12 km mountain biking
  • 5 km trail running
Start with a sea swim then it’s onto the bikes for two laps of a relatively sheltered and flat bike circuit. Then take in the coast path for some stunning views as you approach the finish line.
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £55-£61
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Triathlon | Sprint

Start with a sea swim then it’s onto the bikes for two laps of a relatively sheltered and flat bike circuit. Then take in the coast path for some stunning views as you approach the finish line.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 24 km road cycling
  • 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
  • £65
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK

The One on the River | Henley | Sprint 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.

  • 750 m river swimming
  • 22 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of the stunning Hever Castle in a sprint plus triathlon then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £92-£155
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Sprint Plus Triathlon

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

  • 800 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 8 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in an event suitable for all levels of experience, then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £80-£150
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Sprint Triathlon

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

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
Race through the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle in a sprint aquathlon for all levels then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £40-£50
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival | Sprint Aquathlon

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

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km road running
An award-winning triathlon on the incredible, unspoilt Hebridean Island of Kerrera, off Scotland's stunning west coast with the accessible marina and its facilities as the main hub.
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £64-£89
Oban, Argyll and Bute, UK

Craggy Island Triathlon | Saturday

An award-winning triathlon on the incredible, unspoilt Hebridean Island of Kerrera, off Scotland's stunning west coast with the accessible marina and its facilities as the main hub.

  • 600 m sea swimming
  • 16 km mountain biking + 362 m ascent
  • 8.5 km trail running + 234 m ascent
An award-winning triathlon on the incredible, unspoilt Hebridean Island of Kerrera, off Scotland's stunning west coast with the accessible marina and its facilities as the main hub.
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £64-£89
Oban, Argyll and Bute, UK

Craggy Island Triathlon | Sunday

An award-winning triathlon on the incredible, unspoilt Hebridean Island of Kerrera, off Scotland's stunning west coast with the accessible marina and its facilities as the main hub.

  • 650 m sea swimming
  • 16 km mountain biking + 362 m ascent
  • 8.5 km trail running + 234 m ascent
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
  • £36-£42
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Autumn | 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.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 19.5 km road cycling
  • 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 Apr 2025
  • £45-£51
Paignton, Devon, UK

Torbay Triathlon Spring | 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.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 19.5 km road cycling
  • 5 km multi terrain 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
  • £50
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavistock Triathlon | Sprint

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!

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
One of the most thrilling triathlons in the country on a super-exciting route with challenging ascents, descents and open roads, narrow in parts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £32.50-£97.50
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | Sprint Triathlon

One of the most thrilling triathlons in the country on a super-exciting route with challenging ascents, descents and open roads, narrow in parts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 18 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
This open water sprint tri comprises a 750m swim in Regatta Lake, a flat, multi lap bike course and a 5K run – all within the traffic-free park grounds. All levels welcome, solo or relay teams.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £80.25
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Outlaw Sprint Nottingham

This open water sprint tri comprises a 750m swim in Regatta Lake, a flat, multi lap bike course and a 5K run – all within the traffic-free park grounds. All levels welcome, solo or relay teams.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 19 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
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 18 May 2025
  • £58-£60
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Triathlon | Sprint

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.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for its 10th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road plus chance to camp on the beach! Relay option too
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £54-£66
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Triathlon | Sprint

The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for its 10th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road plus chance to camp on the beach! Relay option too

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
The Sprint 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 8 Jun 2025
  • £50-£70
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

WMD Sprint Triathlon

The Sprint 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.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km multi terrain running
Previously known as Mount Edgcumbe Triathlon, triathletes of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • £45-£51
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Plymouth Triathlon | Sprint

Previously known as Mount Edgcumbe Triathlon, triathletes of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running
This stunning but less savage Sprint Tri takes in all the awesome views and winding hilly Devon roads you have come to expect from the award-winning Croyde Ocean Triathlon!
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £65-£100
Braunton, Devon, UK

Croyde Ocean Triathlon | Sprint Distance

This stunning but less savage Sprint Tri takes in all the awesome views and winding hilly Devon roads you have come to expect from the award-winning Croyde Ocean Triathlon!

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • 18.5 km road cycling
  • 5.5 km trail running
A competitive Sprint triathlon at an accessible location for a range of abilities with official finishers medals and trophies awarded to top 3 in each category as well as 1st place in every age group.
  • Sun 17 Aug 2025
  • £60-£89
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

Buckinghamshire Triathlon | Sprint

A competitive Sprint triathlon at an accessible location for a range of abilities with official finishers medals and trophies awarded to top 3 in each category as well as 1st place in every age group.

  • 300 m pool swimming
  • 20 km road cycling
  • 5 km trail running

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