Bedford Triathlon
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Bedford Triathlon
The Bedford Triathlon, organised by Bedford Harriers AC, takes place in Bedford town centre on Sunday 15 August 2027. The event offers two race distances that combine river swimming, country road cycling and multi lap riverside running around the Embankment area.
- Olympic 1500 m river swim, 40 km country bike, 10 km riverside run
- Sprint 750 m river swim, 27 km country bike, 5 km riverside run
The Olympic bike route passes through southern Bedfordshire villages and incorporates parts of the Mens Tour of Britain cycle route used from 2025. The Olympic run is four laps on a flat Embankment circuit. The Sprint bike route uses a popular local time trial course, including the small climb at Hill Foot and a fast descent on the return; the Sprint run is two flat laps of the Embankment.
The organiser notes that the 2027 routes are planned and may change at short notice. The 2026 event sold out and the event received a Gold Award from RaceCheck in 2026; it was the second UK triathlon to achieve that status in 2026. Entry pricing includes early bird and standard rates: Sprint triathlon £63 early bird and £70 standard; Olympic triathlon £76.50 early bird and £85 standard. Additional options include Olympic aquabike, relay entries, a BTF race pass fee for non members and an optional medal for purchase.
Prizes include top three trophies for Open and Female in both distances, ten year age group winners and winners for Open and Female Olympic aquabike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
