Bedford Triathlon
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Bedford Triathlon
Bedford Triathlon, organised by Bedford Harriers AC, takes place in Bedford Town Centre on Sunday 15th August 2027. The event offers two race distances using river swim and riverside run sections with country bike routes through nearby villages.
Two race distances are offered:
- Olympic: 1500m river swim, 40 km bike, 10 km riverside run (4 laps)
- Sprint: 750m river swim, 27 km bike, 5 km riverside run (2 laps)
The Olympic bike route passes through Southern Bedfordshire villages and incorporates parts of the Mens Tour of Britain cycle route from 2025. The Sprint bike uses a popular local time-trial course that includes a short climb at Hill Foot and a fast return section. Run courses are multi-lap routes around the Embankment area.
Entry options include Triathlon, Aquabike, and Relay categories. Entry prices noted for 2027 include Sprint triathlon at £70 (early bird £63) and Olympic triathlon at £85 (early bird £76.50); Aquabike and relay fees are listed separately. Additional fees may apply for BTF race passes and optional medals. No online booking charges apply when entering via RaceResult.
Prizes include top-three trophies for Open and Female categories, ten-year age-group winners, and winners for Open and Female Olympic Aquabike. The 2026 event sold out and received a RaceCheck Gold Award. Planned 2027 routes may change at short notice. Water quality test results are dated 6 August 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
