ATW Big East & Maldon Triathlon
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Event overview
The ATW Big East & Maldon Triathlon takes place on 16 May 2026 at Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex (CM9 5JQ). The event is organised by Active Training World (ATW), a national events company that runs multi-sport events and manages over 40,000 entries a year. Entry prices for 2026 range from £79 to £180. Minimum ages vary by race: sprint entries are open to ages 15 and over, standard and aquabike options to ages 17 and over, and middle distance and related relays to ages 18 and over.
Race formats
The event offers multiple race formats and team options, including aquabike and relays. Distances include:
- Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim, 25km bike, 5km run
- Standard Triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run
- Big East Middle Distance Triathlon: 1500m swim, 86km bike, 20km run
Aquabike and relay versions are available for the standard and middle distances.
Course and practical information
Swim courses use tidal river sections with 750 m and 1500 m options; one swim start is next to the statue of Byrhtnoth and heads toward Northey Island. The bike leg is non-draft legal and uses quiet roads of the Dengie Peninsula, passing Latchingdon, Tillingham, Steeple and Mayland. The run is a flat 5 km loop on a mix of paved road, grass and gravel, finishing with a final kilometre around Promenade Park. The swim leg has a 1 hour 10 minute cut-off and the overall event has an 8 hour cut-off. Parking is available in Promenade Park with fees.
Other details
Wetsuit hire options are offered. The event lists Alzheimer’s Research UK as a charity partner. ATW does not issue refunds but allows transfers to future ATW events up to 48 hours before the event, with no proof required. Transgender athletes are welcomed and categories include Female and Open for competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
