Standard Distance Aquabike
Sun 18 May 2025 Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Box End Standard Distance Aquabike

Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic route, way markers, supportive marshals and custom designed medal, for those who don't want to take part in the run.

  • Sun 18 May 2025
Box End Park, Bedford

Standard Distance Aquabike

07:00

Age 17 & over on 31 Dec 2025

£89

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Park

Event overview

Brought to you by the largest multisports organiser in the UK.

This event is open to everyone, regardless of ability and offers a choice of distances. For those who don’t want to run there is an Aquabike (swim-bike) option. For those who would like to compete as a team, there are relay options too.

Camping is available so you can really make a weekend of it and enjoy the exciting vibe with friends, family and fellow sportspeople.

Highlights

  • Stunning clear waters 
  • Beautiful scenery 
  • Well marked courses
  • Club camaraderie 
  • Supportive marshals 
  • Free event photos
  • Custom designed medal
  • Finish line snacks and goodies

This event is part of ATW Box End Triathlon.

In pictures

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat required
  • Teams
  • Wetsuit advised
  • Wetsuit not allowed if too hot
  • Wetsuit required if too cold

  • Camping
  • Paid parking
  • Park

Event HQ

Box End Park
Box End Road
Box End
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 8RQ
UK

Parking

Parking is available at Box End Lakes.

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Marshals
  • Multiple laps

Here are the ways this event cares for the environment:

Summary

  • Recycling bins
  • Recycling gets separated from general waste
  • Finish line water bottles made from recycled material
  • Refill taps are provided so participants can bring their own bottle and fill up during the event
  • The choice of paper cups at water stations
  • Signage including course marking attached with reusable garden wire instead of plastic cable ties
  • 'Dynamic bib assignment’ removes the need for envelopes, sticker labels and excess waste
  • Bike racking is provided to promote cycling to the events

  • Goody bag
  • iTAB
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Race photo

Included

Finishers will receive:

  • Custom designed medal
  • Finish line snacks and goodies
  • Fantastic aquabike experience

Optional extras

  • British Triathlon Federation Race Pass (£8)
  • ICE band (£22.94)
  • Personalised medal insert (£9)

  • Age 17 & over on 31 Dec 2025
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£89.00

Other races at event

  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • #1 of 6
Box End Park, Bedford

Sprint

07:00

Age 15 & over

£78-£99

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 26 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • #2 of 6
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Sprint Distance Aquabike

07:00

Age 15 & over

£68

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 24 km road cycling
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • #3 of 6
Box End Park, Bedford

Standard

07:00

Age 17 & over

£99-£120

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • #5 of 6
Box End Park, Bedford

Centurion 100km Triathlon

07:00

Age 18 & over

£120-£140

  • 2250 m lake swimming
  • 80 km road cycling
  • 20 km trail running
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • #6 of 6
Box End Park, Bedford

Centurion Aquabikus

07:00

Age 18 & over

£100

  • 2250 m lake swimming
  • 81 km road cycling