At the York Triathlon our “Fun” and “Sprint” distances are very popular with first-timers and beginners, with short achievable distances that still offer a challenge.

Our fun & friendly events are open to everyone and an ideal introduction for beginners to the sport of triathlon.

The York Triathlon offers a supportive environment, with cheering crowds and a fun & relaxed atmosphere meaning everyone enjoys the day, competitors and friends & family alike.

We can offer lots of support and online beginners advice to help make your Triathlon the best it could possibly be for you. As well as a great atmosphere, you are sure to gain a special sense of achievement as you cross the finish line to receive that all-important “finishers” medal and confirmation the end result was worth every bit of hard work!

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!

Race Day Information 2024

You can use this information as a guide for your event. Full and up-to-date 2023 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.

UK Triathlon and Cancer Research UK are proud to announce the launch of the CRUK Wave. The CRUK Wave is aimed at encouraging more participants, of any age, gender or ability, to unite and take on a challenge for the purpose of funding life-saving research into all 200 types of cancer.

This change comes after the success of the UK Triathlon Pink Wave, it reflects the movement towards a more inclusive environment for all participants who want to complete a triathlon at their own speed, whilst raising money for life-saving research.  

We want to encourage everyone to have a go! Any age, any ability, just get together for the camaraderie and challenge, whilst raising vital funds for research into beating cancer.

UK Triathlon will donate £10 from every CRUK Wave entry to Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1089464) and Scotland (No. SC041666)

Click here for CRUK WAVE ENTRY FORM

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

York Triathlon - Main Arena Area

Swim course distance: 1 length = 25m
Sprint & Sprint Relay: 25m length x 16 lengths = 400m
Super Sprint & Fun: 25m length x 8 lengths = 200m

Bike course distance: 1 lap = 3km
Sprint & Sprint Relay: 3.4km lap x 6 laps = 20.04km
Super Sprint & Fun: 3.4km lap x 3 laps = 10.02km

Run course distance: 1 lap = 1.25km
Sprint & Relay: 1.25km lap x 4 laps = 5km
Super Sprint & Fun: 1,25km lap x 2 laps = 2.5km

• The bike course is lapped, flat as well as on a fully closed road to traffic.
• The run course is lapped, flat as well as fully closed to the public and traffic.
• All competitors must count their own swim lengths in the pool, their own laps on the bike and run.
• It is compulsory to wear a cycle helmet on the cycle section of the race.
• The event is chip timed.

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

Click here to view

1 lap of the run course = 1.25km

Sprint & Relay x 4 laps = 5km

Super Sprint, Fun & CRUK x 2 laps = 2.5km

The run course is multi-lapped, flat and mostly on a great tarmac running surface. This run course is closed to traffic

Just a quick email

As I feel compelled to congratulate the teams involved in the York Tri, it was my 1st triathlon and thoroughly enjoyed it. The event was fantastically run with the staff/volunteers been excellent, I've done plenty of 10k's 1/2's marathons, tough mudder types but this was off the scale in comparison. from the minute I attended pre registration to the minute I left.....BUZZING! WELL DONE!!!

Lee

Would just like to say

A massive thank you to everyone involved in York triathlon 2015. This was my first triathlon event and it was a brilliant experience. All the marshals and event staff were helpful and friendly. Am now looking for more events to enter and want to complete a full ironman distance in the next two years. Thanks again,

Chris.

My first York Tri

But 3rd year competing and just wanted to say what a great triathlon this is, really enjoyed the traffic free course, brilliant marshals and facilities, I have already booked for next year! :-)

Jeanette

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