- Sat 12 Jul 2025
1500m Swim | Sat
10:00
Age 15 & over
£31-£32
- 1500 m lake swimming
Event overview
A fun, friendly triathlon festival for all levels.
The Brownlee Foundation is proud to be leading the Ripon Triathlon Festival this year for athletes of all abilities!
It’s about doing everything we can to encourage as many people as possible to travel here to experience the magnificent countryside and also to help triathlon maintain a really strong presence in the north of England.
Alistair Brownlee
There are Sprint and Standard/Olympic Distance Triathlons/Aquabikes, open-water swims and a range of children's races too.
You can expect an exceptionally well-organised race with friendly and encouraging marshals along the route.
The spacious venue is the scenic Ripon Racecourse, ideal for a large-scale multi-sports festival for outdoor lovers and their families. It is nestled alongside the nature reserve and canal with its network of trail paths, and also the city of Ripon with views of the cathedral.
Highlights
- Exciting weekend of multi-sport
- Stunning North Yorkshire venue
- Swim in the racecourse lake
- Run by the nature reserve and to nearby villages
- Bike routes on speedy routes
- Spacious venue with facilities
- All ages and abilities welcome
- First-timers to experienced athletes
- Relay options available
- Easy online entry
- Organised by NYP Triathlon Club in Association with The Brownlee Foundation
This event is part of Ripon Triathlon Festival.
Event photos
Event video
- All fitness levels
- Dogs allowed
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Swim hat provided
- Swim hat required
- Teams
- Wetsuit advised
- Wetsuit not allowed if too hot
- Wetsuit required if too cold
Weekend itinerary
Saturday
Saturday will host the fantastic Junior races - with events for juniors between 8-18 years. Join us for the only junior open-water swim race in the North of England.
Sunday
Sunday will see Adult races take place including Sprint and Olympic distances, and individual, relay and aquabike formats.
Accessibility
The venue and facilities are suitable for wheelchair users.
Dogs
Dogs on leads are allowed at the racecourse venue.
Wetsuits
You should assume that you will be required to wear a wetsuit at this event. Wetsuits are mandatory for juniors/youth.
- Wetsuit use is compulsory at water temperatures below 14 degrees Celsius.
- Wetsuit use is optional at water temperatures between 14 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees celsius (24.6 degrees celsius for competitors aged 60 and above).
- Wetsuit use is forbidden at water temperatures above 22 degrees Celsius (24.6 degrees Celsius for competitors aged 60 and above).
- Wetsuits are recommended by all novices and Age Groupers at water temperatures of 22 degrees celsius and below (24.6 degrees celsius for competitors aged 60 and above).
- Bar
- Cafe
- Camping
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Rural
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Ripon Racecourse
Boroughbridge Road
North Yorkshire
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1UG
UK
Event Hub
The spacious venue is the scenic Ripon Racecourse, ideal for a large-scale multi-sports festival for outdoor lovers and their families with food, drink and facilities on site.
Nearby attractions
Ripon Cathedral, Fountains Abbey UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brimham Rocks and Lightwater Valley Theme Park are all close by.
Camping
Camping on-site is available all weekend:
- 1 night £15
- 2 nights £25
- First aid
- Marshals
- Way markers
Maps
Racecourse lake
Included
- Medal
- Swim hat
- Chip timing
Not included
All participants (except swim-only) require a British Triathlon license:
- Adults £8
- Under 24s £2
The Brownlee Foundation
There is an option to make a charitable donation to The Brownlee Foundation when entering.
This is optional and would help inspire children from all backgrounds to enjoy sport, encourage them to lead active lifestyles and benefit from the opportunities sport provides.
- Age 15 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£31.00
Entry fee
£32.00
Really positive atmosphere and great for a 1st time triathlon. Photos were excellent and run route picturesque.
Everyone - staff and competitors was super friendly. Finish line announcer was a nice touch. Event photos excellent - as were the sports massages.
Great venue and facilities. Enjoyed swim, bike and run routes. Very friendly inclusive atmosphere. Great goodie bag.
Other races at event
- Sat 12 Jul
- #1 of 13
750m Swim | Sat
10:00
Age 15 & over
£21-£22
- 750 m lake swimming
- Sun 13 Jul
- #3 of 13
Sprint Triathlon
09:00
Age 15 & over
£67-£80
- 750 m sea swimming
- 20 km road cycling
- 5 km road running
- Sun 13 Jul
- #4 of 13
Sprint Aquabike
09:00
Age 15 & over
£57-£60
- 705 m lake swimming
- 20 km road cycling
- Sat 12 Jul
- #5 of 13
750m Swim | Sun
10:00
Age 15 & over
£20-£22
- 750 m lake swimming
- Sun 13 Jul
- #6 of 13
1500m Swim | Sun
10:00
Age 15 & over
£31-£32
- 1500 m lake swimming
- Sun 13 Jul
- #7 of 13
Standard Aquabike
11:00
Age 17 & over
£70-£75
- 1500 m lake swimming
- 40 km road cycling
- Sun 13 Jul
- #8 of 13
Standard Triathlon
11:00
Age 18 & over
£80-£95
- 1.5 km lake swimming
- 40 km road cycling
- 10 km road running
- Sat 12 Jul
- #9 of 13
TriStar Start
11:00
Age 8-8
£22.50-£25
- 100 m lake swimming
- 1000 m mountain biking
- 600 m multi terrain running
- Sat 12 Jul
- #10 of 13
TriStar 1
11:15
Age 9-10
£25-£27.50
- 200 m lake swimming
- 2000 m mountain biking
- 1200 m xc running
- Sat 12 Jul
- #11 of 13
TriStar 2
11:30
Age 11-12
£25-£27.50
- 300 m lake swimming
- 4000 m mountain biking
- 1800 m xc running
- Sat 12 Jul
- #12 of 13
TriStar 3
12:00
Age 13-14
£27.50-£30
- 500 m lake swimming
- 6000 m mountain biking
- 2400 m xc running
- Sat 12 Jul
- #13 of 13
Youth
12:00
Age 15-16
£27.50-£30
- 500 m lake swimming
- 6000 m mountain biking
- 2400 m xc running