The Triathlon will be held at Alderford Lake in Whitchurch.

• Spring-fed freshwater lake swim with no current
• Flat countryside bike course
• Flat grass run course around the lake
• Fantastic venue with activities & facilities for the whole family
• 2022 finishers medal awarded at the finish line

If you want to “Tri a Triathlon” or are an experienced triathlete we have created a 'Triathlon Experience' for everyone to enjoy with distances and challenges for novice through to pro.

This popular outdoor swimming venue is spectator friendly and offers other open water activities for all the family. The spring-fed freshwater lake has excellent water quality and no current so why not make a family day of it.

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. Good luck and have a great day!

Click here - Race Day Information

You can use this information as a guide for your 2022 event. Full and up-to-date 2022 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

Birmingham @ Alderford Swim Course Map

The water depth is between 2 to 3 metres. There will be safety canoeists on the course.

Wetsuits are compulsory for the Olympic Triathlon.

Wetsuits are not compulsory for the sprint, super sprint & fun triathlons.

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Bike Course

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

Due to revised venue guidelines, we have now re-routed the run course to a more open space.

Watch the 2018 Birmingham Triathlon Video

If you are not local to the event and are planning to book accommodation please take a look at our places to stay information and map of the area.

Camping and/or Caravan available with full facilities at

Bradley Hall Rural Escapes (Glamping Pods)

Abbey Green Farm

Green Lane Caravan Park

Bramblewood Caravan Park

Mile Bank Farm

Roden View

Hadley Park Whitchurch

Sunny Oak Caravan Park

Click here for Birmingham Triathlon event photos

Just want to say

It was my first open water triathlon and thought the organisation was brilliant. A big thank you to all the organisors and volunteers. The signs were just right, the marshall in place, the helping hands in and out of the water, the smiling faces and race day support, all of you were big stars , thanks,

Mel

Hi Guys,

Did the Olympic tri on Sunday, great event well organised, had a good race myself and managed to win my age group (40-44)! Cheers.

Dave

Just wanted to say

A HUGE thank you and WELL DONE to all concerned for a wonderful event yesterday at Sutton Park - so well organised and everyone was really friendly and helpful - this was my 2nd tri and I loved it!!!

Fiona