Half Long Course Weekend

World-class event

It's exciting for the Long Course Weekend to return to Yorkshire, as a new addition to existing international fixtures in Wales, Mallorca, Belgium and New Zealand already in the family.

Based in Masham, the Long Course Weekend is expected to bring over 5,000 athletes, 20,000 supporters from 30 nations, to compete over 3 incredible days.

How it works

The first thing you should know is that LCW is not a triathlon event.

You can choose any of the disciplines and distances as individual events. It can be just a cycle event for you if that's what you want out of LCW.

If you do feel like doing all the full distances though and want to try and earn that famous fourth LCW medal, then there are two things you must do to achieve it:

1. You must enter the Full LCW (do not enter them separately or you will not receive the coveted fourth medal at the finish)
2. You must complete all three full distances within the cut off times for each event or you will not receive your fourth medal (you would still receive your individual event medals)
    

Timetable

2025 details are to be confirmed.

The venue is Masham Market Square unless specified otherwise:

Friday

• 09:00-17:00 | Registration open
• 09:00-16:30 | Event Expo open
• 14:00 | Yorkshire Dales Swim 1.2, Half LCW and Junior LCW Start - Grimwith Reservoir
• 17:00 | Swim Start - 2.4m, Full LCW and VIP LCW Athletes - Grimwith Reservior

Saturday

• 05:00-17:00 | Registration open
• 07:00-07:30 | 112M Sportive, LCW and 56M Sportive all start
• 09:00-17:00 | Event Expo open
• 10:30 | First bikes expected back
• 12:00 | Cut-off time for the second lap
• 17:00 | Overall cut off

Sunday

• 07:00-10:00 | Registration open
• 09:30 | Yorkshire Dales Marathon start
• 10:00 | Yorkshire Dales 5K & 10K start
• 11:30 | Yorkshire Dales Half Marathon start
• 12:00 | First Marathon athlete back
• 15:30 | Event cut-off time for athletes
• 16:00 | LCW Trophy Presentation

Ability level

These events are for anyone who feels they can complete the course. With generous cut-off times, fully stocked feed stations, and one heck of a party atmosphere on the finish line, you don't want to miss this.

Bike type

Ideally road.

You can use any bike that is roadworthy and complies with the British Triathlon Federation rules. No tandems.  

Road bikes are exactly that, bikes which are designed for use on the road. They typically feature a more aggressive racing position, a high saddle and dropped handlebars, that encourage a more aerodynamic posture with more weight over the front of the bike for more power. A stiff, rigid frame reduces energy loss to suspension and ensures maximum energy is transferred from you to the wheels. A gear ratio designed with high-power cycling in mind means you can put down power at close-to-speed. If you were racing a downhill slope style race, you wouldn't use a road bike, so similarly when cycling on roads, you wouldn't use a full-suspension rock chomper capable of tackling the Grand Canyon!

Tri bars

For the Sportives, Tri Bars are allowed on course.

Event HQ

Masham Town Hall
Market Place
Masham
North Yorkshire
HG4 4DY
UK

Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a national protected landscape full of breathtaking windswept moorlands and steep river valleys, gently rolling pastoral landscapes, peaceful ancient woodland and tranquil expanses.

With plenty to see and do, the local area is the perfect spot to plan a break around taking part. There are cycle and run events taking place across the weekend so get involved and extend your stay.

Swim venue

The Yorkshire Dales Swim venue is to be confirmed.

Route overview

Swim

Starting with the 1.2-mile swim on Friday you'll be supported by the gigantic crowds that gather for the official start to the weekend. Enter the water to fireworks and exit to a roaring crowd. Just remember that this is only day one.

Bike

Starting out early on day two from Pateley Bridge, with the start involving a lot of pyrotechnics. The challenging, comprehensively closed road course will take in some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales and will be serviced with a selection of feed stations and a lot of supporters. Finishing back at Masham with a huge crowd will see you end the second event of the weekend.

Run

Taking athletes through some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales will be a challenge and an unbeatable way to end an incredible weekend. Will we see world records broken, people raising much-needed funds for charities and thousands of athletes ending their weekend to the massive waiting crowds? The atmosphere welcoming you to that finish line cannot be beaten.

Cut off times

Swim

Both 2.4 mile and 1.2 mile swimmers will have 2 hours to complete their distance.

Bike

There is an overall cut off for the event of 5pm. There is also a 12pm cut off for the first lap. Any athlete that will not make the 5pm cut-off will be collected in the sweep vehicle.

Run

The cut-off for the all of the run events is 4pm.

Included

• 3 days of racing in the picturesque location of Yorkshire, with unique medals for each discipline
• A unique "LCW Athlete" polo shirt for the finishing ceremony
• Chip timing for each event and total over the three days
• Athlete goody bag with amazing offers
• Access to the Recovery Zone

Race pack with full details will be available to entrants 2 weeks prior to event.

Entry fees

These reviews are from the LCW Wales event:

This event was organised superbly from start to finish. All required kit is provided in registration in advance (helmet stickers, bike label, race tattoos etc...) along with course maps. Cara S 

This was an outstanding race. From the outset the organisation and helpfulness from the marshalls and staff was great. Damien M

...the course is great, the support is even better and the organisation is top notch. Matthew H