East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon
Sun 14 Sep 2025 Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon

Fancy a swim followed by a run? Then this event is for you. It’s an excellent venue and the perfect opportunity to give something new a try.

5 races

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #1 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStart

10:30

Age 8-9

£20

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #2 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStar 1

10:30

Age 9-10

£25

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #3 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStar 2

10:30

Age 11-12

£25

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #4 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStar 3

10:30

Age 13-14

£25

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #5 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

Sprint

10:30

Age 15 & over

£30

Event overview

Take on this Junior Aquathlon at Kings School in Macclesfield!

It's an ideal opportunity for juniors to experience a swim-run event in the North West. Open to anybody aged 8 and over, there is a full complement of junior waves, including a youth and adult wave to finish the day off.

The East Cheshire Junior Aquathlon is set in Kings School, Macclesfield at their ultra-modern 80-acre site. utilising their 6-lane indoor swimming pool as well as their extensive playing fields, the East Cheshire Junior Aquathlon is 100% traffic-free and suitable for all abilities.

TriStart (age 8), TriStar 1 (9-10), TriStar 2 (11-12), TriStar 3 (13-14) and Sprint (15+ inc. Adults) aims to give beginners a chance to race in a friendly atmosphere whilst also offering an excellent opportunity for more experienced athletes of all ages to race in a relaxed race environment.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Arrival

Please arrive 30 - 45 minutes before your wave start time.

Registration

Registration for each wave officially opens 30 minutes before your wave start time.  Upon arriving just ask one of the team and they will direct you to registration to get you sorted.  Don’t be afraid to ask if you come early.  If we are ready we will be only to happy to get you registered.

Transition area

As this is an Aquathlon, the transition will be just outside of the poolside. Please bring your running shoes and a small towel to the poolside area where you will be shown an area to put them while you’re swimming. You can then put your shoes and t-shirt on before you run over to the field for the run.

Pre race briefing

There will be a pre-race briefing on the poolside before each race start time.   Here we will go over race details, explain any amendments and answer any questions. 

The pre race briefing is extremely important and we urge every participant to make sure they listen.

What to bring

For the swim

Swimming costume or tri suit. You may also wish to wear goggles and a swim hat. (A swim hat is not mandatory, it’s entirely up to you)

In transition

A small towel should you want to dry your feet and torso before you run, a water bottle or sports drink may be a good idea too.

For the run

Trainers and a t shirt to put on in transition. You may also want socks. If you have a drink, you can take that out with you, but please do not litter. Afterwards – We will provide a small packet of sweets and a bottle of water along with your well-earned medal. There are showers in both male and female changing rooms where you can change if you wish.

  • Changing facilities
  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

The King's School In Macclesfield
Alderley Road
Prestbury
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 4SP
UK

Parking

There is ample car parking onsite via School Lane.

Races at event

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #1 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStart

10:30

Age 8-9

£20

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #2 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStar 1

10:30

Age 9-10

£25

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #3 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStar 2

10:30

Age 11-12

£25

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #4 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

TriStar 3

10:30

Age 13-14

£25

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
  • #5 of 5
The King's School In Macclesfield, Macclesfield

Sprint

10:30

Age 15 & over

£30