Woodhorn Museum Triathlon
Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul 2026 Ashington, Northumberland

Woodhorn Museum Triathlon

Race through history and nature at a championship-grade triathlon set in a unique heritage landscape; fast, scenic, and proven on the world and European stage, for all ability levels.

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13 races

  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #1 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

750M Swim

14:00

Age 12 & over

£25

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #2 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

1.5K Swim

14:00

Age 12 & over

£30

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #3 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

3K Swim

14:00

Age 14 & over

£35

  • 3 km lake swimming
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #4 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Sprint Triathlon

07:30

Age 15 & over

£55-£110

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 24 km road cycling
  • 6.4 km trail running
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #5 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Standard Triathlon

07:30

Age 17 & over

£65-£130

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
  • 9.6 km trail running
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #6 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Sprint Aquabike

07:30

Age 15 & over

£45

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 24 km road cycling
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #7 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Standard Aquabike

07:30

Age 17 & over

£55

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #8 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Sprint Aquathlon

07:30

Age 15 & over

£45

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 6.4 km trail running
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #9 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Standard Aquathlon

07:30

Age 17 & over

£55

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 9.6 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #10 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Junior Aquathlon | Tristar Start

13:30

Age 8-8

£28

  • 100 m lake swimming
  • 600 m trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #11 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Junior Aquathlon | Tristar 1

13:30

Age 9-10

£28

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 1.2 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #12 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Junior Aquathlon | Tristar 2

13:30

Age 11-12

£28

  • 300 m lake swimming
  • 1.8 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #13 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Junior Aquathlon | Tristar 3

13:30

Age 13-14

£28

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 2.4 km trail running

Event overview

Set within the striking surroundings of Woodhorn Museum and QE2 Country Park, this triathlon delivers a memorable race experience in a truly unique historic setting.

With a track record of hosting national and international qualifiers, it’s a course built for performance, whether you’re chasing qualification, a PB, or your next big challenge.

Highlights

  • Race on a course used for World and European qualifiers
  • Unique venue combining historic landmarks and scenic parkland
  • Ideal for first-timers and experienced triathletes alike
  • Opportunity to test yourself on a fast, competitive course
  • Stunning surroundings with engaging and memorable legs
  • Perfect for those targeting age group qualification or PBs

  • All fitness levels
  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Ability level

The Woodhorn Museum swim, aquabike, aquathlon and triathlon events welcome all abilities, from first-timers to experienced athletes, with options for individuals and relay teams.

You’ll be supported every step of the way, alongside plenty of participants at a similar level. If you’re new to open water swimming, build confidence with weekly sessions at QE2 Lake (May–July).

  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Restaurant
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Woodhorn Museum
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9YF
UK

Woodhorn Museum is approximately 14 miles North East of Newcastle situated on the beautiful Northumbria coast.

Great event for beginners to get into triathlon, old mining pit, venue now has museum so good facilities. Water quality not great, got a sinus infection, may need nose clip and not a fast swim due to reeds/algae. The bike route was nice, in the morning now so not too many cars, entrance back to transition had quite a large pot hole and saw a few riders come in too fast and come down. The run was nice around the lake and with the public did get quite busy but was okay. Craig B

A great location for a triathlon. Great weather for it to. It started in the afternoon which felt really weird. Lake swim to begin which was very weedy and got caught everywhere. Set off in three's but it still felt crampped on the swim. Long run up to transition. Lovely bike route sweeping the coastal route. Only bad bit was getting caught up behind cars stopping, lost all speed and then got over taken. Could happen to anyone. Looped run of the lake to finish. Peter B

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Public transport links

Races at event

  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #1 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
750M Swim

14:00

Age 12 & over

£25

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #2 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
1.5K Swim

14:00

Age 12 & over

£30

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #3 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
3K Swim

14:00

Age 14 & over

£35

  • 3 km lake swimming
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #4 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Sprint Triathlon

07:30

Age 15 & over

£55-£110

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 24 km road cycling
  • 6.4 km trail running
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #5 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Standard Triathlon

07:30

Age 17 & over

£65-£130

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
  • 9.6 km trail running
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #6 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Sprint Aquabike

07:30

Age 15 & over

£45

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 24 km road cycling
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #7 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Standard Aquabike

07:30

Age 17 & over

£55

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 46 km road cycling
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #8 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Sprint Aquathlon

07:30

Age 15 & over

£45

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 6.4 km trail running
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • #9 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Standard Aquathlon

07:30

Age 17 & over

£55

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 9.6 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #10 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Junior Aquathlon | Tristar Start

13:30

Age 8-8

£28

  • 100 m lake swimming
  • 600 m trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #11 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Junior Aquathlon | Tristar 1

13:30

Age 9-10

£28

  • 200 m lake swimming
  • 1.2 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #12 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Junior Aquathlon | Tristar 2

13:30

Age 11-12

£28

  • 300 m lake swimming
  • 1.8 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • #13 of 13
Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Junior Aquathlon | Tristar 3

13:30

Age 13-14

£28

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 2.4 km trail running
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