Dorney Lake Triathlon

Flat and very, very fast! Dorney Lake is renowned for its traffic-free, smooth tarmac course. The perfect setting for first-time racers and more experienced athletes alike.

Swim Course:
Super Sprint = x 1/2 lap. Sprint = 1 lap. Standard = 2 laps
750m clockwise. Rectangle course with the swim exit into transition. The water is very clean and clear. The lake tends to warm up very quickly after a few days of sunshine. The course marked by large inflatable buoys. Keep these to your right.

Bike Course:
Super Sprint = X 2 laps. Sprint = X 4 laps. Standard = X 8 laps.
Anti-clockwise lapped course around the return lake. Each lap is 5km long. Ride on the left-hand side and overtake on the right. No drafting or riding as a group. It is advisable to use a GPS or bike odometer to aid in counting laps.

Run Course:
Super Sprint = X 1/2 lap. Sprint = X 1 lap. Standard = X 2 laps.
Clockwise, looped course using the lakeside path and returning on the estate road. Drinks stations at the far and close turn points.

Transition:
The transition area is in front of the shower/toilet block and event registration.

Finishers medal

Great traffic-free location

On-site free car parking

Water safety cover

Chip timing

Online results

Water station in transition and on the run course

Toilets

Event medics

Water safety cover

Great spectator viewing points

• OLYMIPIC Venue . Flat / Safe A must for a PB
• Enviromental Welsh Slate Medal
• Free entrant and spectator parking
• Excellent spectator viewing points

A link will be populated here and emailed to all entrants pre-event, giving detailed event instructions. It is a condition of entry to this event that you participate according to the instructions in the event information.

Timings are subject to change

Stay warm at the event with this bespoke, thick, and cozy hooded top.

These will also be available at the event but you can now preorder your event hoody with us!

Sizes: Small - Extra Large

All the distances are open to teams of 3. Each team member completes a discipline in succession. You must inform the staff at registration that you are a team entry as you will have specific instructions for handing the chip between team members.

08:00 - Wave 1. Standard (Males 16 - 39)

08:30 - Wave 2. Standard (Males 40+ and Teams)

09:15 - Wave 3. Standard (Females)

10:00 - Wave 4. Sprint (Males 16 - 39)

10:30 - Wave 5. Sprint (Males 40+ and Teams)

11:00 - Wave 6. Sprint (Females)

11:30 - Wave 7. Super Sprint (Mixed and all ages)

Individual - Super sprint - 450m/9.6km/2.5km

Individual - Sprint - 750m/19.2km/5km

Individual - Standard - 1.5km/38.4km/10km

Team - Super sprint - 450m/9.6km/2.5km

Team - Sprint - 750m/19.2km/5km

Team - Standard - 1.5km/38.4km/10km

As part of the entry system to the event all participants agree to the following:

Triathlon briefings will be held 10 minutes before the start in the swim in area. You must attend the briefing ready to start your triathlon

All cyclists will wear a correctly fitted BS-EN cycle helmet

Cycles must have working front and rear brakes and all equipment must be in good serviceable order

Drafting and riding in groups is not permitted

Cyclists must ride on the left-hand side of the track and overtake on the right

Runners must run on the left-hand side of the path and overtake on the right

All cyclists will adhere to the rules and regulations of the highway code. Details can be found here

Full event rules and instructions can be found in the participant information pack published on this page nearer the time of the event

Eton Dorney is the perfect venue for spectators with a large viewing balcony and cafe at the boathouse.

Please ensure you read and agree to the Votwo Events terms and conditions when you enter the event. In brief, the refund policy is as follows:

Any event entry cancellation received by email to [email protected] more than 14 days prior to the event date will receive a 50% refund or transfer of entry fee towards another votwo event (£5 transfer fee applies). Only emailed cancellations are acceptable. Cancellations made in the 14 days prior to the event start date will not be eligible for any refund or transfer.