Alderford Triathlon
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Alderford Triathlon
The Alderford Triathlon takes place at Alderford Lake, Whitchurch SY13 3JQ on 6 September 2026 and offers six race options over swim, bike and run. The venue uses a spring-fed freshwater lake and a flat, lapped countryside bike course with a grass run route around the lake.
The swim takes place in Alderford Lake with water depth of about 2 to 3 metres and safety canoeists on the course. Lap lengths for swim, bike and run are used: the standard swim laps are 750m and 200m, the bike lap is 20km, and the run lap is 2.5km. Competitors are required to count their own laps. Wearing a cycle helmet is compulsory.
The event is chip timed and all entrants receive an official finishers medal. Spectators can view the swim, transitions, run and finish area from the lakeside. Wetsuits are compulsory for the Olympic and Olympic Relay distances; they are optional for Sprint, Sprint Relay, Super Sprint and Fun distances. Relay teams may consist of two or three people; team members complete one or two disciplines and pass the electronic chip in transition.
The event incorporates the UK Triathlon National Olympic Championship for the Olympic distance, with awards for the top three overall male and female finishers and first place in each five year age group. Competitor race day information and start times are emailed 7 to 10 days before the event and race packs are collected at registration on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Olympic: 1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run
- Olympic Relay: 1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run
- Sprint: 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run
- Sprint Relay: 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run
- Super Sprint: 200m swim, 20km cycle, 2.5km run
- Fun: 200m swim, 20km cycle, 2.5km run
