Vale Tridents Open Water Aquathlon

MAY
23
2026
Take the plunge at the Vale Tridents Open Water Aquathlon on 23 May 2026 at Lake 62 in Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire. Young athletes aged 8 to 19 can race swim and run courses on private lake waters and scenic paths for all abilities.
50m Swim (tri Start 8) 300m Swim (tri Star 2 11-... 200m Swim (tri Star 1 9-1... 500m Swim (tri Star 3 13-... 600m Run (tri Start 8)

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Event overview

The Vale Tridents Open Water Aquathlon is scheduled for 23 May 2026 at Lake 62, Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, SN6 6QX (What3Words: ///Visa.Tango.Lightly). Swimming takes place in the private lake and running is on paths within the venue. Entry fee shown is £31.00. The event is open to entrants aged 8 to 19 on 31/12/2026. An Event Protection policy applies and interest-free monthly payment plans are offered at checkout.

Categories and distances

  • Youth/Junior (15-19): 750 m swim, 4.5 km run
  • Tri Star 3 (13-14): 500 m swim, 3 km run
  • Tri Star 2 (11-12): 300 m swim, 1.5 km run
  • Tri Star 1 (9-10): 200 m swim, 1.5 km run
  • Tri Start (age 8): 50 m swim, 600 m run
  • Fun Run: 1.5 km run (lake path)

Facilities and travel

Ample free parking is available within a five-minute walk of the venue; disabled parking is limited and must be arranged in advance. Nearest motorway junctions are J15-J17 on the M4. The nearest bus stop is in South Cerney, with links from Swindon and Kemble train stations. Camping on the Friday night is available with toilets onsite but no showers; camping costs £10 per pitch and requires pre-booking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
4.5km Run (youth/junior 15-19)
3km Run (tri Star 3 13-14)
1.5km Run (tri Star 2 11-12)
1.5km Fun Run
1.5km Run (tri Star 1 9-10)
500m Swim (tri Star 3 13-14)
600m Run (tri Start 8)
750m Swim (youth/junior 15-19)
50m Swim (tri Start 8)
300m Swim (tri Star 2 11-12)
200m Swim (tri Star 1 9-10)