Olympic triathlons

Olympic triathlons

Standard (aka Olympic) distance triathlon events | 1.5km swim + 40km bike + 10km run

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Olympic triathlons in the UK

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.

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Olympic and standard distance triathlons in 2024/2025

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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!
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £59
Tavistock, Devon, UK

Tavistock Triathlon | Standard

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!

  • 800 m pool swimming
  • 36 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 4 May 2025
  • £94
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW St Neots Standard Triathlon | Race 1

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.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 45 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic run route, custom designed medal plus team relay option.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £99-£120
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Box End Standard Triathlon

Stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic run route, custom designed medal plus team relay option.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 18 May 2025
  • £73-£84
Lifton, Devon, UK

Roadford Lake Triathlon | Standard

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.

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 25 May 2025
  • £99-£120
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Triathlon | May | Standard Triathlon

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.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £99-£120
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Triathlon | June | Standard Triathlon

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.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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!
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £75-£81
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Triathlon | Standard

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!

  • 1.5 km sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £60-£80
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

WMD Classic Triathlon

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.

  • 1.5 km sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • £55-£60
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Plymouth Triathlon | Standard

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.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running
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!
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • £94-£115
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Stewartby Lake Triathlon & Aquabike | Standard Triathlon

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!

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 37 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • £79
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Triathlon | Standard

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.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • 38.5 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £85-£129
Braunton, Devon, UK

Croyde Ocean Triathlon | Olympic Distance

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.

  • 1.5 km sea swimming
  • 37 km road cycling
  • 12 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £94
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW St Neots Standard Triathlon | Race 1

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.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 45 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 13 Jul 2025
  • £99-£120
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Triathlon | July | Standard Triathlon

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.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
Formerly The London Triathlon, this is one of the world’s biggest triathlons where athletes will race through the capital on a landmark-filled route. London is calling!
  • Sat 2 Aug 2025
  • £149
London, UK

London T100 | Olympic

Formerly The London Triathlon, this is one of the world’s biggest triathlons where athletes will race through the capital on a landmark-filled route. London is calling!

  • 1.5 km dock swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • £99-£120
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Dorney Triathlon | August | Standard Triathlon

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.

  • 1500 km lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 10 Aug 2025
  • £94
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW St Neots Standard Triathlon | Race 1

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.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 45 km road cycling
  • 10 km road running
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.
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • £94-£115
Maldon, Essex, UK

ATW Big East & Maldon Triathlon | Standard Triathlon

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.

  • 1500 m river swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running

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