Bassenthwaite Triathlon
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Event overview
The Bassenthwaite Triathlon takes place on 15 August 2026 at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Great Britain. The event uses the sailing club as its base and offers free on-site parking, a clubhouse with food and drinks, and welfare facilities including showers. Swim sections take place in open water at Bassenthwaite Lake. Bike courses run on public roads that remain open to traffic and are described as undulating; normal traffic laws must be followed. Run courses start and finish at the sailing club and are signposted with marshals and usually have drinks stations.
Race formats and entry
Available race formats and their distances:
- Sprint (short): 750 m swim, 25 km bike, 6 km run
- Standard: 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint Relay: relay format, sprint distances apply
- Standard Relay: relay format, standard distances apply
Wetsuits are compulsory for all swims. Helmets are compulsory for all bike sections, and bikes must be roadworthy. Routes are signposted and marshalled. Entry prices listed are: Sprint £60, Standard £65, Sprint Relay £65 per team, Standard Relay £70 per team. Registration opens 1 November 2025. Non-BTF members must purchase a BTF race pass for the event; membership status is checked during registration and a £6 day membership fee applies if a declared BTF licence is not produced at the event. There are no entries on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.