John Sanders Memorial Sprint Triathlon
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John Sanders Memorial STC Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon
This event takes place at Poynton Leisure Centre in September 2026 and is organised by Stockport Tri Club. It is offered as both a sprint triathlon and a duathlon, with relay entry options for each format.
Race formats and distances:
- Triathlon: 400 m pool swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- Duathlon: 5 km run, 20 km bike, 5 km run
The pool swim is held in controlled lanes with seeded starts. The bike course is approximately 20 km and runs around the lanes of Higher Poynton; the run uses sections of the Middlewood Way. Distances for the bike and run are given as approximate.
Entries are priced at £25 for registrations before the end of June and £30 thereafter, with a booking fee of 6 percent. The event is licensed by British Triathlon and will be chip timed; competitors must hold a British Triathlon race licence or buy a British Triathlon race pass as part of entry. A finisher medal is provided, with an option to decline the medal during entry for sustainability reasons.
Additional notes: relay categories are available, minimum age is 15 on 31 December 2026, and refunds are only considered if a reserve is found to take the place. Transfers are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
