Sun 31 Aug 2025 Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK

Shropshire Triathlon | Olympic and Relay

Join the Shropshire Triathlon for an exhilarating race experience set in the stunning surroundings of The Mere at Ellesmere.

  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
The Mere, Ellesmere

Olympic and Relay

08:30

Age 17 & over on 31 Dec 2025

£82-£96

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 39 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running

Event overview

This triathlon offers a scenic open-water swim, a countryside bike ride, and a closed-road run, making it perfect for athletes of all levels. With multiple race distances and an unforgettable atmosphere, it's the ideal challenge for beginners and seasoned triathletes alike. The Shropshire Triathlon has been held at the fabulous venue of The Mere at Ellesmere since 1992. The Mere in Ellesmere was awarded the Green Flag Award for eight years in a row, recognising it as one of the best parks in the world. Registration, swim start, transition, and finish line are all within a stone's throw of each other. Open water swim in The Mere. Shropshire & Welsh countryside bike course. Closed to traffic road run course. Official event photographer capturing your bike, run & finish. Finishers medal for everyone.

This event is part of Shropshire Triathlon.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams
  • Wetsuit required

Route

  • Traffic free

What's included

  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 17 & over on 31 Dec 2025
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • #1 of 3
The Mere, Ellesmere

Sprint and Relay

09:10

Age 16 & over

£76-£91

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 25 km road cycling
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • #3 of 3
The Mere, Ellesmere

Middle Distance and Relay

07:30

Age 18 & over

£145-£165

  • 2 km lake swimming
  • 78 km road cycling
  • 20 km road running