West Lancs Summer Triathlon
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West Lancs Summer Triathlon & Multisport
West Lancs Summer Triathlon & Multisport takes place on 22 August 2027 at Edge Hill University Sports Centre in Ormskirk, Lancashire. The event offers multiple race formats on a compact, on-campus course and uses a pool swim start inside the sports centre.
The event includes the following standard race distances:
- 400 m pool swim
- 21 km bike route
- 5 km run route
The 400 m swim is in a 25 m pool with individual lanes and staggered start times based on submitted swim estimates; slower swimmers start first. The bike course is a 21 km road route made up of three laps that leave campus and use surrounding Lancashire roads, with signage, marshals, controlled campus access and some traffic management or partial road closures on sections of the route. Named roads on the route include Scarth Hill Lane, Whiteley’s Lane, Wigan Road, School Lane, Vicarage Lane and Ruff Lane.
The 5 km run is two laps on mainly tarmac running trails with short gravel sections and concludes with a final 400 m on the athletics track in front of the Sports Centre. Run course marshals and a drinks station are provided.
Entries are available for individual and relay teams in sprint triathlon, duathlon, aquabike and aquathlon formats. Participants must hold a British Triathlon Core or Ultimate membership or purchase a single use Race Pass. Onsite facilities include free parking, electronic timing, online results, course support, aid stations, a custom finisher medal, swim cap and free photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
