Saxon Triathlon
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Event overview
Saxon Tri takes place at Pitsford Water in Brixworth Country Park, Northamptonshire. The event day is 28th June 2026. The venue includes a large reservoir, woodland and meadow areas, and a hard-surfaced waterside track around the reservoir. Live race timing will be provided and race photographs will be taken around the course and at the event village; photos are published after the event.
Race formats, distances and logistics
The event offers multiple race formats, including triathlons and aquabikes. Distances listed include:
- Olympic triathlon: 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
- Aquabike (Olympic): 1500 m swim, 40 km bike
- Middle distance triathlon: 1900 m swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run
- Aquabike (Middle): 1900 m swim, 90 km bike
Teams of two or three participants are permitted for the Olympic and Middle distance races. Minimum age rules apply: Sprint distance participants must be at least 15 years old by 31 December (14 may compete if their next birthday occurs before year end) and parents or guardians must provide signed permission at registration for those under 16. Olympic and Middle distances require competitors to be 18 years old by 31 December. Registration is scheduled the day before at the transition field and on race day at the venue; entries close the Wednesday before the race, and on-the-day entries are allowed. A published bike route and GPS file are available for the course. SwimCube Ltd runs pool video analysis services and open water swim sessions at Pitsford Reservoir. Volunteers receive an event t-shirt and free entry to enDuRo events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
