Capernwray Mid Week Series

AUG
5
2026
Enjoy a friendly triathlon and open water swims at Capernwray on Wednesday 5 August 2026, set in the dramatic Jackdaw Quarry. Options range from sprint triathlon to 500, 1000 or 1500m swims with scenic bike lanes and canal tow path loops.
Swim - 500m / 1000m / 150... Aquathlon - 500m Swim + 4... Triathlon - 500m Swim + 1... Aquabike - 500m Swim + 17...

Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.

Event overview

The Capernwray Mid Week Series August is a triathlon and open-water swim event held on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at Capernwray Dive Centre, Jackdaw Quarry, Capernwray Road, Carnforth, LA6 1AD. The event is part of a mid-week series with other dates in June, July and September 2026. Minimum age to enter is 15 on the event date. Entries open 12 September 2025 and close 4 August 2026. Entry requires a SiEntries account.

Registration location is weather dependent and may be upstairs in the café or outside by the transition area. A briefing is held waterside. The event includes free parking, water safety cover, timing, professional photographs, toilets and changing rooms. There is an option to purchase XCover which may allow a refund in some circumstances.

Courses and fees

Courses offered:

  • Triathlon - 500m swim, 17.6km bike, 4.3km run
  • Aquathlon - 500m swim, 4.3km run
  • AquaBike - 500m swim, 17.6km bike
  • Swim - 500m, 1000m, 1500m

Entry fees:

  • Triathlon £35
  • Triathlon Relay (team of 3) £45
  • Aquathlon £25
  • AquaBike £25
  • 500m Swim £10
  • 1000m Swim £15
  • 1500m Swim £20

The swim takes place in the flooded quarry at Capernwray. The bike route is described as undulating through lanes of Lancashire and the run follows a loop along the Lancaster canal tow path. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

17 km
Triathlon - 500m Swim + 17.6km Bike + 4.3km Run
Aquathlon - 500m Swim + 4.3km Run
Swim - 500m / 1000m / 1500m
Aquabike - 500m Swim + 17.6km Bike

Events nearby