Ripon Triathlon Festival | Sprint Triathlon

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).

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

Sprint course

The Sprint Distance Triathlon is a shorter, more accessible format of the sport, making it an excellent entry point for beginners and a fast-paced challenge for experienced athletes. Compared to the Standard or Olympic Distance Triathlon, the Sprint Distance offers a more manageable challenge while still requiring a blend of speed, endurance, and strategy.

This format is favored by those new to triathlons, athletes looking for a quick race, or as part of a more extensive training program for longer distances.

Maps

Swim

Bike

Run

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.

Relay Team

Teams of 2 or 3.

Entry fees

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.