Tri Cheddar
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TriCheddar - Cheddar Gorge triathlon
TriCheddar stages two short-distance triathlon formats at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, on Sunday 16 May 2027. The event uses a 25 m indoor pool at Kings Fitness & Leisure for the swim and finishes at the same venue.
Distances:
- Sprint: 400m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
- Super Sprint: 200m swim, 12.5k bike, 2.5k run
Swim competitors start in waves of four per lane, grouped by predicted 100m time, and must use front strokes only. Bike racking is supervised with safety checks for bar-end plugs, brakes, seat-post sticker and helmet position; a visible race number is required for transition entry. The Sprint bike route climbs the Gorge toward Velvet Bottom and Charterhouse. The Super Sprint bike route is mostly flat with a short incline heading out of Cheddar toward Nyland before a return loop. Both bike routes are signposted and supported by marshals.
The run is an out-and-back along the old Strawberry Line footpath on grass and tarmac, generally flat with a short steep section referred to as a baby Jacob's Ladder. Results are chip-timed by K2 Sports with live results on the day, and performances count toward BTF race history.
Registration is scheduled on Saturday 15 May at Kings Fitness & Leisure; photo ID and British Triathlon licence are required. Parking is not available at the leisure centre; nearby industrial park parking is provided and marshals will direct vehicles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
