Cheltenham Tri Festival

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  • Date Sun 14th September 2025
  • Time 06:30
  • Location Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Price £50.00 - £90.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10km, Super Sprint, 5km, Sprint, Olympic

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Cheltenham Tri Festival 2025, taking place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the beautiful town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire! Organized by Sandford Parks Lido, this vibrant triathlon event welcomes competitors of all abilities, from novice athletes to seasoned pros, as well as charity and fun participants. The festival features a variety of race distances, including a Standard Distance triathlon with a 1,500m swim, 44.8km cycle, and 9.5km run, as well as Sprint and Supersprint options for those looking for a shorter challenge.

The swim will take place in the picturesque 50-metre outdoor pool at Sandford Parks Lido, followed by scenic cycling and running routes through Cheltenham and Sandford Park. This exciting event not only promotes personal fitness but also supports two worthy causes, with proceeds benefiting the Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund (LINC) and Sandford Lido Ltd. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic community event—early bird discounted tickets are available until January 1, 2025! Whether you're racing for fun or for charity, the Cheltenham Tri Festival promises a

Cheltenham Tri Festival

Sun 14th September 2025

Four people wearing pink shirts and medals stand side by side smiling at an outdoor event. Trees and a pool are visible in the background, and they appear to be at a sporting event or competition. A group of swimmers in a pool lane, wearing swim caps and goggles. Four people are visible: two are adjusting their goggles, one is standing out of the water with a pink swim cap and black swimsuit, and one is floating with a beard. Lane dividers are visible. Several swimmers, some wearing brightly colored swim caps, are either standing or in the pool, participating in a swim event. Two officials are on deck, one in a bright yellow vest taking notes. Trees and a stone wall make up the background. A group of swimmers in colorful swim caps and goggles sit or stand at the edge of an outdoor swimming pool, preparing for a race. Several people in yellow high-visibility vests line the poolside, officiating or providing support. There are lush trees and foliage in the background. A man is running barefoot through a transition area during a triathlon. He's wearing a black and white triathlon suit and smiling. Bicycles are parked on racks to the left, with various gear laid out on the ground. The area is outdoors with greenery in the background. A person wearing a white helmet and a black shirt with the number 50 bib prepares for a cycling event. Several other colorful helmets and bicycles are visible in the background, along with a fence and trees. Two cyclists in sports gear ride down a city street. One cyclist on a blue bike wears a yellow and black outfit, and the other on a black bike wears a grey outfit. Cars are visible on the road and parked along the side. Buildings and trees line the street. Two cyclists ride on a suburban road. The leading cyclist wears a red helmet, black kit, and yellow shoes. The second cyclist, in an orange shirt and black shorts, follows behind. The road is bordered by trees and bushes, with an arrow painted on the asphalt. A woman in a pink shirt and helmet is riding a bicycle on a suburban street, smiling and waving with one hand. She is on a paved road with markings, and there are trees and a white wall in the background. A person is jogging along a sidewalk, wearing a race bib numbered 123. The street is lined with trees and shops, including one with a "DRAGONFLY" sign. The weather appears overcast, and the runner looks focused. Fallen leaves are scattered on the sidewalk.

Organiser's Description

The Cheltenham Tri Festival 2025!

Early Bird Discounted Tickets Available till the 1st of January 2025

The event is aimed at all abilities and fitness levels, from complete novice to club and pro triathlete, as well as charity and fun competitors. Competitors must be over the age of 17 to compete.

The swim is undertaken in the Sandford Parks Lido 50 metre outdoor swimming pool, with the run and cycle routes around Cheltenham and through Sandford Park.

The Cheltenham Triathlon raises funds for two charities and is designed for competitors aged 17 and above who enjoy a personal challenge.

The event is managed in partnership with Sandford Lido Ltd (Registered charity #1052203) and the Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund (LINC) (Registered charity #1078183). Please follow the links for our fundraising pages, or to create your own: justgiving.com/linc or justgiving.com/spl.

Standard Distance - 6:30am or 7:15am start times - 1,500m Swim, 44.8km Cycle, 9.5km Run

Sprint Race - 8am to 12:30pm start times - 800m Swim, 18.2km Cycle, 4.7km Run

Supersprint - 10:30am to 2pm start times - 400m Swim, 9.2km Cycle, 2.3km Run

You must be aged 17 or older from 31st December 2025

Races

  • Super Sprint

    £50.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Sprint

    £60.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Standard Distance

    £80.00

    CLOSED
  • Team Relay - Sprint

    £90.00

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Sandford Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU, United Kingdom

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