The Cheltenham Tri Festival
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Cheltenham Tri Festival 2026
The Cheltenham Tri Festival is a multi-distance triathlon held at Cheltenham Lido on Sunday 13 September 2026. The swim takes place in the Cheltenham Lido 50 metre outdoor pool, with bike and run routes around Cheltenham and through Sandford Park. Run and cycle routes are run anti-clockwise.
The event is managed by Cheltenham Lido Ltd and supports Sue Ryder as the headline charity. Cheltenham Lido is a registered charity (No 1052203) and Sue Ryder is a registered charity (No 1052076). The event is sponsored by Thomson & Bancks Solicitors.
Competitors must be 17 years or older. All participants are required to hold a British Triathlon race licence, either by annual Core or Ultimate membership or by purchasing a single-use Race Pass. A race pass costs £2 for participants under 24 and £8 for those aged 24 and above.
T-shirt orders have a deadline of 31 July 2026; entries after this date receive a discounted ticket without a T-shirt.
Distances and race formats include:
- Sprint: Swim 800 m, Bike 18.2 km, Run 4.7 km
- Super Sprint: Swim 400 m, Bike 9.2 km, Run 2.3 km
- Standard Distance: Swim 1.5 km, Bike 44 km, Run 9.5 km
- Team Relay: team relay option available
The event welcomes a range of competitors including club, charity and fun participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
