Cardiff Try a Tri Swim
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From Always Aim High Events
Saturday 21st June 2025
Past event
Cardiff
£37.99–£57.99 · 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Cardiff Try a Tri Swim on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, hosted by Always Aim High Events! Set against the stunning backdrop of Cardiff Bay in South Glamorgan, this unique swimming event offers participants the chance to dive into the pristine waters of a 500-acre freshwater lake, an experience reserved for an exclusive group of swimmers authorized by the Harbour Authority.
Whether you're a seasoned triathlete looking to warm up or gain valuable open water experience, or a first-time swimmer eager to take on a new challenge, the Cardiff Try a Tri Swim caters to everyone. With three different race distances available, this event is designed to accommodate all skill levels, ensuring that each swimmer can find the perfect fit for their abilities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a splash in Cardiff Bay—register today and be part of an unforgettable swimming adventure!
Whether you're a seasoned triathlete looking to warm up or gain valuable open water experience, or a first-time swimmer eager to take on a new challenge, the Cardiff Try a Tri Swim caters to everyone. With three different race distances available, this event is designed to accommodate all skill levels, ensuring that each swimmer can find the perfect fit for their abilities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a splash in Cardiff Bay—register today and be part of an unforgettable swimming adventure!
Cardiff Try a Tri Swim
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750 Metres
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1900 Metres
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3800 Metres
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Event information
Slate Finisher Medals - Locally bought to mark your achievement and provide a lasting, unique and usable momento.
Iconic location
Event Village
Family Friendly
Plenty of support
Iconic location
Event Village
Family Friendly
Plenty of support
The Cardiff Triathlon Registration and Event Village are conveniently situated a few hundred meters from the A4232 expressway and less that 30 minutes from the M4.
You can reach Cardiff city centre by train from virtually any location within the UK.
You can reach Cardiff city centre by train from virtually any location within the UK.
Our Swim events are run in line with British Triathlon Federation rules. You must be at least 17 years old to take part in this race
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL
The first wave usually starts at 09.00. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 1 hour to complete your swim.
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the final instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 750m Swim are (for both men and women):
Overall - Top 3
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL
The first wave usually starts at 09.00. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 1 hour to complete your swim.
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the final instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 750m Swim are (for both men and women):
Overall - Top 3
This is a looped course, starting by the location of the former Dr. Who Centre and Finishing at the end of Roald Dahl Plas.
Our Swim events are run in line with British Triathlon Federation rules. You must be at least 18 years old to take part in this race.
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL.
The first wave usually starts at 08.00. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 2 hours to complete your swim
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 1900m Swim are (for both Open and Female categories):
Overall - Top 3
Our Swim events are run in line with British Triathlon Federation rules. You must be at least 18 years old to take part in this race.
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL.
The first wave usually starts at 08.00. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 2 hours to complete your swim
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 1900m Swim are (for both Open and Female categories):
Overall - Top 3
This is a looped course, starting by the location of the former Dr. Who Centre and Finishing at the end of Roald Dahl Plas
Our Swim events are run in line with British Triathlon Federation rules. You must be at least 18 years old to take part in this race.
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL.
The first wave usually starts at 08.00. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 3 hours to complete your swim.
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 3000m Swim are (for both men and women):
Overall - Top 3
Our Swim events are run in line with British Triathlon Federation rules. You must be at least 18 years old to take part in this race.
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL.
The first wave usually starts at 08.00. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 3 hours to complete your swim.
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 3000m Swim are (for both men and women):
Overall - Top 3
This is a point to point course, starting by the location of the former Dr. Who Centre and finishing at the end of Roald Dahl Plas
Our Swim events are run in line with British Triathlon Federation rules. You must be at least 15 years old to take part in this race.
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL
The first wave usually starts at 09.30. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 30 minutes to complete your swim.
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 400m Swim are (for both men and women):
Overall - Top 3
Our Swim events are run in line with British Triathlon Federation rules. You must be at least 15 years old to take part in this race.
Registration will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Registration is usually located on the Plass outside the Wales Millennium Centre CF10 5AL
The first wave usually starts at 09.30. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.
You have a total of 30 minutes to complete your swim.
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the 400m Swim are (for both men and women):
Overall - Top 3
Organiser's description
Cardiff Bay is supplied by two rivers to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area south of the City Centre. The 'bay' was formerly tidal, with access to the sea limited to a couple of hours each side of high water but now provides 24-hour access through three locks.
Swimming in the Bay is only allowed when authorised by the Harbour Authority so by taking part in this event you will join an exclusive group of Cardiff Bay swimmers!
This event has been created primarily for triathletes looking to warm up or gain open water experience; however it is open to everyone and with three different distances this event has something for all from first time open water swimmers, to experienced swimmers looking for a challenge over a longer distance.
Swimming in the Bay is only allowed when authorised by the Harbour Authority so by taking part in this event you will join an exclusive group of Cardiff Bay swimmers!
This event has been created primarily for triathletes looking to warm up or gain open water experience; however it is open to everyone and with three different distances this event has something for all from first time open water swimmers, to experienced swimmers looking for a challenge over a longer distance.
Location
CF10 5AL, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cardiff Try a Tri Swim
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Always Aim High Events
At Always Aim High we are extremely proud about delivering the UK's ultimate triathlon, cycling, running and swimming challenges in the most beautiful and iconic locations that we can find. From epic mountain, coastal and city triathlons, to breathtaking cycle sportives which cover the length and bredth of Snowdonia, there's something for everyone at Always Aim High Events!
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