Richmond Aquathlon
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Event Overview
The Richmond Aquathlon takes place at Northallerton Leisure Centre in North Yorkshire. This multisport event combines a pool based swim with a flat run course. The running segment is primarily held on grass fields located adjacent to the leisure centre. Organized by Even Splits and supported by the Richmond Triathlon Club, the event is open to participants aged 8 and older.
The competition follows standard British Triathlon junior swim and run distances. Age categories are determined by the participant's age on December 31, 2025. Junior finishers in the Tristart to Tristar 3 categories receive goody bags or mementos, with prizes awarded to the top three finishers in each of these groups.
Distance Options
The event features several age-based categories:
- Tristart (Age 8): 50m swim and 650m run.
- Tristar 1 (Ages 9-10): 150m swim and 1300m run.
- Tristar 2 (Ages 11-12): 250m swim and 2000m run.
- Tristar 3 (Ages 13-14): 400m swim and 3000m run.
- Youth and Adult (Ages 15+): 500m swim and 4400m run.
Facilities and Participation
The race headquarters provides access to changing facilities, showers, and toilets. Water stations are located on the course, though there are no distance markers or baggage storage services. Participants must hold a valid British Triathlon membership or purchase a race pass to compete. The event has an entry limit of 200 participants, and no entries are accepted on the day of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
