Cardiff Bay Swim 3800m
Sat 21 Jun 2025 Cardiff, UK

Cardiff Bay Swim 3800m

Situated in the renowned Cardiff Bay, this event stands out as a truly memorable city race. The event village is on Roald Dahl Plass in front of the Wales Millenium Centre.

  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Cardiff Bay Swim 3800m

09:00

Age 19 & over

£57.99-£59.99

  • 3800 m dock swimming

Event overview

Securing your spot in the Cardiff Triathlon and Duathlon not only grants you access to one of the UK's finest city triathlons but ensures an experience beyond compare.

Anticipate a meticulously planned route with closed roads, captivating global broadcast coverage, and vibrant racing atmosphere.

Whether you're tackling the Super-Sprint, Sprint, Standard, 70.3 triathlon, or Sprint Duathlon, the Cardiff Triathlon and Duathlon caters to all skill levels.

Plus there are swim-only options as part of the exciting weekend.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary event!

Highlights

  • Lively Event Village

    Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill out zones.

  • Family-friendly vibes

    Family finishes and plenty to see and do.

  • On course support

    Brilliant marshals, signage and pick-up vehicles.

  • Welsh slate finisher mementos

    Locally made to mark your achievement and provide a lasting, unique and usable memento.

  • Spectacular location

    Cardiff's unique city architecture offers a great backdrop to your race.

  • Professional timing

    Chip timing and online results.

This event is part of Cardiff Triathlon & Duathlon and Cardiff Bay Swim.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wetsuit advised
  • Wetsuit not allowed if too hot
  • Wetsuit required if too cold

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Music
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 5AL
UK

  • 2 laps
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Traffic free
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Description

This is a looped course, starting by Tiger Yard (the location of the former Dr. Who Centre) and finishing at the end of Roald Dahl Plas.

Cut off

2hrs 15 minutes

You have a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete your swim.

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Plastic-free event
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Sustainability policy

  • Chip timing
  • Eco medal
  • Event app

Prizes

Prize Categories for the 3800m Swim are (for both open and female):

  • Overall - Top 3

  • Age 19 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Registration will take place before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Registration is usually located on the Plas outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£57.99

Valid to 01/06/2025

Entry fee

£59.99

Valid from 01/06/2025

The Sprint distance was my first ever triathlon. I'd definitely recommend this event to anyone, and I've already entered for next year's Olympic distance. David J

This is my 3rd Cardiff Tri at Standard distance and again it did not disappoint... It’s my hometown race and once again, I’ll still come back next year. Eleanor P

This is a very fast course with a pan flat bike and run course. The swim is also very simple... Sam A

Great event. Wanted to take part in this because of its sheer size. Glad I did it was brilliant. Darren V

Last year's Sprint was my first attempt at triathlon. I loved it so much, I entered this year's Olympic distance the following week. David J

The event itself was absolutely amazing! Loads of support even on a rainy day and the transition area in Roald Dahl Plass just made it even more special. The Swim was excellent and really fast in the calm waters of Cardiff Bay. Chris W

Loved Cardiff Tri - completed as my second Olympic distance. Registration day before was nice and easy, good set up of stalls to grab some clobber and we got socks, a cow bell, foam hand and energy bar on sign up. Sarah W

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one. A well organised event with a super friendly events team. Victoria W

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

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  • Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • #1 of 9
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Super Sprint Triathlon

09:00

Age 15 & over

£88.99-£93.99

  • 400 m lake swimming
  • 9.3 km road cycling
  • 2.5 km road running
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Sprint Triathlon

08:15

Age 15 & over

£98.99-£123.99

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 18.5 km road cycling
  • 4.7 km road running
  • Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • #3 of 9
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Standard Triathlon (World Championship Qualifier)

07:00

Age 17 & over

£115.99-£120.99

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 9 km road running
  • Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • #4 of 9
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Standard Triathlon (Non Qualifying)

07:00

Age 17 & over

£115.99-£140.99

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 37 km road cycling
  • 9 km road running
  • Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • #5 of 9
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Legend (70.3) Triathlon

06:00

Age 18 & over

£229.99-£249.99

  • 1900 m lake swimming
  • 88 km road cycling
  • 21.8 km road running
  • Sun 22 Jun 2025
  • #6 of 9
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Sprint Duathlon

07:30

Age 15 & over

£78.99-£83.99

  • 2.5 km road running
  • 18.5 km road cycling
  • 4.7 km road running
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • #7 of 9
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Cardiff Bay Swim 750m

10:15

Age 15 & over

£37.99-£39.99

  • 750 m dock swimming
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • #8 of 9
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Cardiff Bay Swim 1900m

09:30

Age 18 & over

£47.99-£49.99

  • 1900 m dock swimming