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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- Sun 26 Oct
- £45
The Dorchester Sprint Triathlon
Bike past historic landmarks, and run beside the Great Feild at Poundbury. As you finish each leg of the course, you’ll get closer to the crowds of people cheering you on at that final stretch.
- 300 m pool swimming
- 21 km road cycling + 792 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 147 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £45
The Osprey Sprint Triathlon
Test every discipline in this unforgettable triathlon set along the South West Coast. Catch sight of the iconic Portland Bill lighthouse as you cycle around the beautiful Isle of Portland.
- 300 m pool swimming
- 15 km road cycling + 848 ft ascent
- 5 km trail running + 24 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £55
Tridents Grantham Triathlon
A classic sprint triathlon with a fresh new energy to bring the triathlon scene back to Lincolnshire! A pool swim with a thrilling and scenic course plus a commemorative medal.
- 400 m pool swimming
- 24 km road cycling + 230 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 62 ft ascent
- Sat 2 May 2026
- £78-£99
Dorney Sprint Triathlon
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
- 750 m lake swimming
- 20 km road cycling
- 5 km road running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £46
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 + 863 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 419 ft ascent
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £73-£96
ATW St Neots Sprint Triathlon | Race 1
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park in Sprint Distance Triathlon.
- 750 m river swimming
- 24 km road cycling + 417 ft ascent
- 5 km road running
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £49
HSV Sprint Triathlon
This is a great triathlon for all standards, from the absolute beginner right through to the seasoned triathlete. The course is fast, flat and has great PB potential.
- 400 m pool swimming
- 20 km road cycling
- 5 km road running
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £42.50-£107.50
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
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £68
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 + 1778 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 822 ft ascent
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
- £28-£245
- 20% off
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival
Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning South Galway in the discipline of your choice! Recruit your friends and celebrate your challenge in the festival village.
20% off
- Sprint triathlon 3
- Super sprint triathlon
- Novice triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- + 17 more races
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £73-£99
ATW Box End Sprint Triathlon
Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic run route, custom designed medal plus team relay option.
- 750 m lake swimming
- 26 km road cycling + 558 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 85 ft ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £15-£350
- 20% off
Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon and Multisport Festival
The majestic château hosts this epic multi-sport weekend for athletes of all levels, complete with a range of disciplines, festival village, friendly spectators and top reviews all-round!
20% off
- Ironman
- Half Ironman
- Olympic triathlon
- Sprint triathlon 2
- Super sprint triathlon
- + 12 more races
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £70-£90
Dartmouth Triathlon | Sprint
Swim in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands, then take a scenic coastal bike route featuring Devon's flattest road, then run by a stream. Plus chance to camp on the beach!
- 750 m sea swimming
- 20 km road cycling + 1067 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 228 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £30
Pendle Pool Triathlon powered by Fort Vale | Sprint Triathlon
Come join the Pendle Triathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.
- 400 m pool swimming
- 22 km road cycling + 616 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 200 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £70
Weymouth WMD Triathlon | Weymouth 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 + 659 ft ascent
- 5 km multi terrain running + 69 ft ascent
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £28-£245
- 20% off
Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival
Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Cheshire in the discipline of your choice! Bring your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.
20% off
- Relay triathlon 2
- Kids triathlon 5
- Novice triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon 2
- + 13 more races
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £75
Southend Triathlon | Sprint Triathlon
Take on an exciting coastal Sprint Triathlon in Southend, featuring a sea swim, fast seafront cycle, and scenic run with fantastic crowd support all the way.
- 750 m sea swimming
- 20 km road cycling
- 5 km road running
- Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £64
English Riviera Triathlon | Sprint
Fast, exciting, spectator-friendly racing in the centre of Torquay! Swim from the sheltered Torre Abbey Sands beach, ride a fast and flattish closed-road circuit and run by the sea.
- 750 m sea swimming
- 20 km road cycling + 656 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 135 ft ascent
- Sat 18 - Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £28-£245
- 20% off
Belvoir Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival
A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire in the discipline of your choice! Celebrate in the festival village afterwards.
20% off
- Kids triathlon 4
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon 2
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- + 14 more races
- Sat 8 Aug 2026
- £73
ATW St Neots Sprint Triathlon | Race 2
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park in a Sprint Triathlon.
- 750 m river swimming
- 24 km road cycling + 384 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £73
ATW St Neots Sprint Triathlon | Race 1
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park in a Sprint Triathlon.
- 750 m river swimming
- 24 km road cycling + 384 ft ascent
- 5 km road running + 0 ft ascent
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £72-£87
Eton Dorney Sprint Triathlon
The Olympic venue, Eton Dorney, offers pan-flat, traffic-free roads and a beautiful clear lake for Sprint triathletes to enjoy in an exclusive setting.
- 750 m lake swimming
- 20 km road cycling + 40 m ascent
- 5 km trail running + 7 m ascent
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