An Olympic or standard distance triathlon involves a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run. Short enough for confident beginners but long enough to be a real endurance challenge, Olympic triathlons have a lot to offer - and as the most popular type of triathlon in the UK, there are plenty of events to choose from. Select your location for Olympic triathlons in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
Tavistock Triathlon is for all ages and abilities using the amazing Olympic legacy 50m pool at Mount Kelly with quiet rolling roads for the bike and the disused railway line for the run. What a venue!
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park. The Sprint and Standard are included in the 2024 Eastern Region Series.
Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic run route, custom designed medal plus team relay option.
This triathlon returns for another successful year! It’s a superb swimming venue with quiet rolling roads for the bike course and a cracking run too. Plus there's lakeside camping available too.
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
The successful Dartmouth Triathlon returns for its 9th year! Sea swim, stunning coastal bike route, out and back run including Devon's flattest road, plus chance to camp on the beach!
The Classic Triathlon will not fail to impress. With stunning views of Weymouth nature reserve and a true test of stamina, you'll be beaming with pride at the finish line.
Previously known as Mount Edgcumbe Triathlon, triathletes of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
Located at the Stewartby Sailing Club this venue is perfect for triathlon and was host to a sold-out GB team qualifier event in 2023, with probably the fastest bike leg in the country!
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.
Start with a great sea swim in warm waters then on to the bikes for a closed road and flat bike leg. Finally there's a run with views of the sea. Torre Abbey Sands has excellent water quality.
ATW presents the Bristol Triathlon, one of the UK's most-popular 'closed-road' triathlon events, in a vibrant city known for its culture, creativity and green spaces.
This Olympic Distance Triathlon was one of 220 Triathlons 'Top 21 must-do' triathlon challenges for 2022, and shortlisted for best triathlon in the UK for 2020! Stunning and savage.
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park. The Sprint and Standard are included in the 2024 Eastern Region Series.
Take on this multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
Awarded the Event of the year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon in the UK. It is not for the faint-hearted.
Take on a multi-activity event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park. The Sprint and Standard are included in the 2024 Eastern Region Series.
Get involved in this Grafham Triathlon, brought to you by the largest triathlon organiser in the UK!
Join the Aviemore Triathlon in the beautiful Cairgorms and enjoy an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and enjoy mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.
The Olympic venue, Eton Dorney, offers pan-flat, traffic-free roads and a beautiful clear lake for Standard-distance triathletes to enjoy in an exclusive setting.
The Big East and Maldon Triathlon is brought to you by the largest triathlon organiser in the UK! A great experience featuring a tidal river swim.
Take on a multi-activity or distance event and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! Great water quality and flat, scenic grounds.
One of the most popular distances within the sport of triathlon, catering to both amateur and professional athletes, striking a balance between speed and endurance.
A renowned, challenging and unique event where the toughness of the course is only matched by the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Not just another race but highly demanding.
Select your location for standard distance triathlons in your area.