Southport Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquathlon | Aquathlon - Sprint Distance

Based at Waterside Lodge a modern, purpose built two-storey Activity Centre on Southport Marine Lake, it has become one of the biggest events in the North West reaching maximum capacity every year. The Sprint Distance event is 750m swim / 20k cycle / 5k run, the Standard Distance is 1500m swim / 40k cycle / 10k run. The cycle course takes place on closed roads and the run course is based around the Marine Lake on tarmac paths. British Triathlon have once again selected Southport Triathlon to be included on the Major Events calendar and in 2025 the event will be a GB Age Group Team Qualifier for the 2026 European Championship Standard Distance Triathlon. The Duathlon will be returning for 2025 alongside its long established Triathlon event. Using the same closed road bike & run course as the Triathlon there will be a Sprint & Standard Distance The Sprint Distance will be a 5k run / 20k cycle / 5k run and the Standard Distance will be a 10k run / 40k cycle / 5k run. New for 2025 will be the addition of an Aquathlon. With both a Sprint & Standard Distance option, there is something for everyone. The Sprint Distance will be a 750m swim / 5k run and the Standard Distance will be a 1500m swim / 10k run. No matter which race you choose, you will be racing against all distances and will finish on our famous red carpet at Waterside Lodge.