ATW Big East & Maldon Triathlon
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Event details
The ATW Big East & Maldon Triathlon takes place on 16 May 2026 at Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex. The event is organised by ATW (Active Training World). Parking is available in Promenade Park; parking fees apply. The event partner charity is Alzheimer’s Research UK and opportunities to donate and fundraise appear at checkout.
Courses and entries
The event offers multiple race options and Aquabike or relay choices. Distances include:
- Sprint: 750m swim, 25km bike, 5km run
- Standard: 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run
- Big East Middle Distance: 1500m swim, 86km bike, 20km run
Age minimums are specified per race category in the event information. Entry prices listed range from £78 to £178 depending on the race and entry type.
Route and rules
Swims take place in the tidal river; a 750m swim course starts next to the statue of Byrhtnoth and heads towards Northey Island. The bike leg is non-draft legal and travels out of Maldon onto roads of the Dengie Peninsula through Latchingdon, Tillingham, Steeple and Mayland. The run is a flat 5km loop along the promenade and sea wall, finishing with a loop around Promenade Park. Surfaces include paved roads, grass and gravel track.
Cutoffs apply: the swim leg has a 1 hour 10 minute cutoff and the overall event has an 8 hour cutoff. Transgender athletes are welcome; competitive categories include a Female category and an Open category. Wetsuit hire options are available. The organiser’s transfer policy allows entry transfers to future ATW events up to 48 hours before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
