Event Details
Venue : Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ
Date : 6th September 2026
- SPRING-FED FRESHWATER LAKE SWIM
- FLAT COUNTRYSIDE BIKE COURSE
- PICTURESQUE LAKESIDE RUN
- OPEN TO ALL ABILITIES - NO CUT OFF TIMES
- INCORPORATING THE UK TRIATHLON NATIONAL OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
Race Information:
The Event
Embark on a thrilling multi-sport journey at the Alderford Triathlon. Dive into the challenge of swimming, cycling, and running as you push yourself to new heights.
With a stunning backdrop of natural beauty, Alderford Lake offers an ideal setting to test your endurance and athletic prowess. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or a novice looking for a new challenge, with 6 challenging distances to choose from, this event promises an unforgettable experience.
Join us at the Alderford Triathlon and embrace the excitement of pushing your limits in a supportive and inspiring environment.
- Spring-fed freshwater lake swim
- Flat countryside bike course
- Picturesque, flat grass run course around the lake
- Official Finishers Medal for all entrants
- Electronic Chip Timed Event
Alderford is once again proud to host the UK Triathlon National Olympic Championship over the Olympic distance.
Swim 1500m, Cycle 40km & Run 10km
By entering the Alderford Olympic Triathlon, you’ll automatically be part of this exciting Championship race, open to athletes of all abilities.
Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as first in every five-year age group category, crowning them UK Triathlon National Olympic Champions.
Join us for this fantastic event—the pinnacle of UK Triathlon’s 2026 Olympic distance racing season!
Course Maps
The Alderford Triathlon kicks off with a swim in the beautiful, spring-fed Alderford Lake, offering crystal-clear waters that make for a refreshing start to the race.
Following the swim, participants will transition to the bike section that winds through the stunning Shropshire countryside, taking in quiet roads and scenic rural views.
The final leg is a run that laps around the lake, giving athletes a picturesque route with panoramic views of the water and surrounding nature. The run course is one lap for Super Sprint athletes and multi-lapped for those participating in the Sprint and Relay Triathlon.
Spectators will enjoy great visibility of the swim, transitions, run and finish line from the lakeside area, making the event both exciting and accessible for supporters.
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
Swim course distance: 1 lap = 750m - 1 lap Short Course = 200m
Olympic & Olympic Relay: 750m x 2 laps = 1500m
Sprint & Sprint Relay: 750m x 1 lap = 750m
Super Sprint & Fun: 200m SC x 1 lap = 200m
Bike course distance: 1 lap = 20km
Olympic & Olympic Relay: 20km lap x 2 laps = 40km
Sprint & Relay: 20km lap x 1 lap = 20km
Super Sprint & Fun: 20km lap x 1 lap = 20km
Run course distance: 1 lap = 2.5km
Olympic & Olympic Relay: 2.5km lap x 4 laps = 10km
Sprint & Relay: 2.5km lap x 2 laps = 5km
Super Sprint & Fun: 2.5km lap x 1 lap = 2.5km
- The water depth is between 2 to 3 metres. There will be safety canoeists on the course.
- The bike course is lapped and flat.
- The run course is lapped and flat and on grass around Alderford Lake.
- All competitors must count their own laps.
- It is compulsory to wear a cycle helmet on the cycle section of the race.
Bike Course Map
To view course direction & distance markers, please click on, “view full version” (top left-hand corner of the map) or run your mouse cursor along the mountain graph to see course direction.
Run Course Map
2024 Course Records
Events
| Open Category | Female Category | |
| OLYMPIC | 02:02:05 - Tom Garbett | 02:25:51 - Katy Armitage |
| SPRINT | 01:09:49 - Graham Ball | 01:13:43 - Grace Longden |
| SUPER SPRINT | 00:53:08 - David Williams | 01:15:41 - Lynzi Tanner |
| SPRINT RELAY | 01:24:21 - Bill Bell | |
| OLYMPIC RELAY | 02:05:29 - Phil Ellison Team | 03:10:22 - Tracey Holland |
Distances
| Open Category | Female Category | |
| 1500m Swim | 19:21 - Jake Fisher | 25:27 - Katy Armitage |
| 750m Swim | 11:00 - Nick Summers | 12:06 - Joanna Schirmer |
| 200m Swim | 03:50 - David Williams | 05:59 - Katie Maddock |
| 40k Cycle | 59:40 - Tom Garbett | 01:09:39 - Katy Armitage |
| 20k Cycle | 33:25 - Lee Bowers | 36:00 - Grace Longden |
| 10k Run | 36:06 - Jake Fisher | 42:12 - Emma Jefferys |
| 5k Run | 19:46 - Michael Donnelly | 21:00 - Grace Longden |
| 2.5k Run | 10:26 - David Williams | 16:09 - Katie Maddock |
Race Day Information
Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. You can use this information as a guide for your event.
Full and up to date competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. Please check spam/junk folders.
WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, stickers, etc. at registration on the day.
Good luck and have a great day!
Click to view RACE DAY INFORMATION 2025
Other useful information to help you plan your event day.
Estimated Event Times
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Olympic - Open Category - 7:00am Olympic – Female Category & Relay - 7:05am Sprint - Open Category - 7:50am Sprint - Female Category & Relay - 7:55am Super Sprint/Fun - Open & Female Category - 8:00am |
Every competitor will receive their own start time, the times provided above are a rough guide to help you plan any transport/accommodation/childcare needs that may arise. These are only a guide and subject to change.
The registration tent will be open for the duration of the event. We advise all participants to collect their Race Pack at least one hour before their start time.
Prize presentations will only take place once all participants in that field have crossed the finish line.
Share the Swim, Bike, Run with friends and create your own relay team.
Choose your favourite discipline, then invite friends or teammates to join and complete your relay team.
(Age restrictions apply)
HOW IT WORKS
A relay team can consist of two or three people.
Each member of the relay team completes one or two of the three disciplines in the triathlon.
The swimmer completes the swim, then the swimmer passes the electronic chip to the cyclist inside the cycle transition area.
The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the electronic chip to the runner in the transition area.
The runner completes the run and hands in the electronic chip at the finish line.
All team members can cross the finish line together and collect their medals.
Awards
We award first place in the Female Relay Event and first place in the Open/Mixed Category Relay Event.
All Open/Mixed Category teams can consist of two or three people, male or female.
Do I need to wear a wetsuit?
If you are taking part in the Olympic or Olympic Relay, wetsuits are compulsory.
For the Sprint, Sprint Relay, Super Sprint and Fun distances, wetsuits are not compulsory. However, if you wish to wear one for these distances then that isn’t a problem.
Olympic
£76.00 was £105.00
Date : 6th September 2026
- 1500m Swim
- 40km Cycle
- 10km Run
- 17 years (on race day)
Olympic Relay
£90.00 was £119.00
Date : 6th September 2026
- 1500m Swim
- 40km Cycle
- 10km Run
- 17 years (on race day)
Sprint
£70.00 was £99.00
Date : 6th September 2026
- 750m Swim
- 20km Cycle
- 5km Run
- 16 years (on race day)
Sprint Relay
£85.00 was £114.00
Date : 6th September 2026
- 750m Swim
- 20km Cycle
- 5km Run
- 16 years (on race day)
Super Sprint
£70.00 was £99.00
Date : 6th September 2026
- 200m Swim
- 20km Cycle
- 2.5km Run
- 16 years (on race day)
Fun
£70.00 was £99.00
Date : 6th September 2026
- 200m Swim
- 20km Cycle
- 2.5km Run
- 16 years (on race day)