Harwich Triathlon
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Event
Harwich Triathlon takes place over the weekend of 13–14 June 2026 in Harwich, England. The event is open for entry until 14 June 2026. Multiple race formats run across the weekend, including Olympic, Sprint, Junior and an Olympic Relay. Race locations include the Harwich seafront and Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles swimming pool area (CO12 3TA).
Race formats and distances
- Olympic: 1500m sea swim, 40km bike, 10km run.
- Sprint: 300m pool swim, 24km bike, 5km run.
- Olympic Relay: same distances as the Olympic race, raced by teams.
- Junior (Under 9): 50m pool swim, 1km bike, 600m run.
- Junior (9-12): 150m pool swim, 2km bike, 1.2km run.
- Junior (13-15): 150m pool swim, 3km bike, 2.4km run.
If the sea swim is judged unsafe for the Olympic race, the event may be converted to a duathlon; refunds will not be issued.
Additional information
Race HQ and the Olympic transition area are at the Oval Shelter near the boating lake on Harwich promenade. Sprint and junior races are based at Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles Pool; junior bike and run sections take place on grass. The event uses chip timing and provides finisher medals and t-shirts. Food is available to purchase. Non-members require a British Triathlon Race Pass: £2 for participants aged 24 and under, and £8 otherwise (plus service fees). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
