Sandwell Open Water Aquathlon
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Sandwell Open Water Aquathlon 2026 : Swan Pool, Sandwell Valley
The Sandwell Aquathlon on 4 July 2026 is an open water event at Swan Pool that combines a lake swim with a paved run inside Sandwell Valley park. The programme includes youth and adult aquathlons, swim-only options that finish at the transition exit, and a Scootathon for young children.
Safety measures include safety swimmers in the water and rescue craft. Swim hats are compulsory and wetsuits are recommended; shortie wetsuits are permitted and wetsuit rules will follow BTF guidance depending on water temperature. The event uses chip timing. After exiting the lake competitors pass through a barriered transition area to change for the run and hand removed kit to marshals.
Entry categories and notes cover age groups, relay team consideration when all members share the same age category, and the rule that race age is determined by age on 31 December 2026. A small, supervised Scootathon is organised for siblings aged about 2–7 years in limited waves. Early-bird discounts are offered until early June. Portable toilets are available near transition; there are no permanent changing facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Tri Start (8 yrs): 50m swim, 600m run
- Tri Star 1 (9–10 yrs): 150m swim, 1200m run
- Tri Star 2 (11–12 yrs): 250m swim, 1800m run
- Tri Star 3 (13–14 yrs): 300m swim, 2400m run
- Youth (15–16 yrs): 400m swim, 4 km run
- Adults (17+): 400m swim, 4 km run
- Adults (17+): 750m swim, 5 km run
- Adults swim only (17+): 400m or 750m swim finish at transition
- Scootathon (2–7 yrs): scoot 25m
