ENTRY CLOSED
Due to the extra work involved in relocating and delivering the race at Alderford Lake, our team is currently extremely busy. As a result, replies to emails and phone calls may take longer than usual. We really appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Event Details
Venue : Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ
Date : Saturday 19th July 2025
We are deeply saddened to share that a teenage boy tragically lost his life at Powell’s Pool in Sutton Park on Thursday evening. Following this heartbreaking incident, Birmingham City Council has cancelled all events at the park.
As a result, and out of respect, we have made the decision to relocate the Birmingham Triathlon to Alderford Lake, which is a one hour drive from Sutton Park. The triathlon distances will remain exactly the same, with the exception of a minor adjustment to the Super Sprint and Fun Triathlon cycle course. The swim will now take place in Alderford’s beautiful, spring-fed lake.
All competitors have been updated via email with their new start times and event information.
- HOME OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES TRIATHLON 2022
- GREAT SWIM IN POWELL'S POOL
- CLOSED TO TRAFFIC BIKE COURSE
- RURAL RUN THROUGH HEATHLAND AND ANCIENT WOODLAND
- GREAT VIEWING FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS
- NO CUT OFF TIMES
Race Information:
The Event
The UK's second largest city again hosts The Birmingham Triathlon at the fabulous Commonwealth Games venue of Sutton Park. This beautiful rural setting with closed to traffic cycle course is a true test for competitors of all abilities, whether first time novice or experienced club and age group triathlete. The swim in Powell's Pool seen at the Commonwealth Games Triathlon 2022, is a perfect setting for the start of a memorable triathlon experience.
Whether you want to “Tri a Triathlon” or are an experienced triathlete, The Birmingham Triathlon has challenging distances for all abilities.
Swim, Cycle and Run in the wilderness within an urban environment at Sutton Park, with its captivating scenery via the accessible network of roads and paths.
- Event course within Sutton Park, one of the largest urban parklands in Europe
- Open water swim in Powell's Pool
- Closed to traffic bike course within the park
- Rural run through heathland & ancient woodland
- Official Finishers Medal for all entrants
- Electronic Chip Timed Event
Course Maps
The Birmingham Triathlon @Alderford 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
Course Maps
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
Click to view Main Arena Click to view Swim Course
Click to view Bike Course Click to view Start and End of Lap Area
Click to view Visitors Centre Turn Point Click to view Run Course
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 = 5km
Olympic & Olympic Relay: 5km lap x 8 laps = 40km
Sprint & Relay: 5km lap x 4 laps = 20km
Super Sprint & Fun: 5km lap x 2 laps = 10km
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
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 | 02:16:50 - Phil Boyd | 02:30:52 - Jessica Morrish |
| SPRINT | 01:05:54 - Phil Ellison | 01:15:18 - Elspeth Bradshaw |
| SUPER SPRINT | 00:43:20 - Noah Dando | 00:50:53 - Zena Lecornu |
| SPRINT RELAY | 01:25:10 - Abbie Farrow | 01:47:00 - Vicky Nicholas |
| OLYMPIC RELAY | 02:18:14 - John Guiton | 02:52:50 - Helen Soby |
Distances
| Open Category | Female Category | |
| 1500m Swim | 23:58 - Phil Boyd | 26:20 - Isabella Harris-Johnstone |
| 750m Swim | 11:10 - Matthew Everest | 12:28 - Beth Stirling |
| 200m Swim | 03:40 - Keerat Singh | 04:42 - Sophia Proctor |
| 40k Cycle | 01:04:35 - Chris Timmins | 01:08:36 - Jessica Morrish |
| 20k Cycle | 30:58 - Phil Ellison | 35:36 - Laura Kyte |
| 10k Cycle | 00:22:08 - Mark Temple | 00:25:21 - Zena Lecornu |
| 10k Run | 40:32 - Finlay McCance | 47:22 - Jessica Morrish |
| 5k Run | 20:05 - Phil Ellison | 16:09 - Jo O'Leary |
| 2.5k Run | 10:51 - Jake Harding | 14:10 - Zena Lecornu |
Race Day Information
Please take some time to read all the event information, we want to ensure that you have a enjoyable triathlon and are fully informed about 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 39 & under - 7:00am Olympic - Open Category 40+, Female & Relay - 7:45am Sprint - Open Category - 8:30am Sprint - Female Category & Relay - 8:35am Super Sprint/Fun - All - 8:45am West Midlands Fire Service - 8:50am |
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 ENTRY CLOSED
£105.00
Date : Saturday 19th July 2025
- 1500m Swim (lake)
- 40km Cycle
- 10km Run
- 17 years (on race day)
Olympic Relay - SOLD OUT
£119.00
Date : Saturday 19th July 2025
- 1500m Swim (lake)
- 40km Cycle
- 10km Run
- 16 years (on race day)
Sprint ENTRY CLOSED
£99.00
Date : Saturday 19th July 2025
- 750m Swim (lake)
- 20km Cycle
- 5km Run
- 16 years (on race day)
Sprint Relay - SOLD OUT
£114.00
Date : Saturday 19th July 2025
- 750m Swim (lake)
- 20km Cycle
- 5km Run
- 16 years (on race day)
Super Sprint ENTRY CLOSED
£99.00
Date : Saturday 19th July 2025
- 200m Swim (lake)
- 10km Cycle
- 2.5km Run
- 14 years (on race day)
Fun ENTRY CLOSED
£99.00
Date : Saturday 19th July 2025
- 200m Swim (lake)
- 10km Cycle
- 2.5km Run
- 14 years (on race day)