Ripon Triathlon Festival

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- - - Yorkshire’s family-friendly triathlon festival. A full weekend of swim, bike and run on the edge of the Dales.

- - - Sprint & Olympic triathlon  Aquabike & relays  Open water swims  Junior triathlons  On-site camping
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Join us for a weekend of swim, bike and run at the Ripon Triathlon Festival 2027. Set in the grounds of Ripon Racecourse, this inclusive event has racing for everyone – from first-time triathletes and junior competitors to experienced athletes chasing a new challenge.

With a packed racing programme, entertainment for spectators and camping on site, Ripon is much more than a race. It’s a celebration of multisport for the whole family.

Find your race

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- - - Trying your first triathlon
- - - Sprint Triathlon – Saturday morning
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- - - Ready for a bigger challenge
- - - Olympic Triathlon – Sunday
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- - - Swimmer and cyclist, not a runner
- - - Aquabike – Saturday or Sunday
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- - - Racing with friends or club mates
- - - Relays – Saturday or Sunday
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- - - Just here to swim
- - - Open Water Swims – Saturday
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- - - Aged 8 to 15
- - - Junior Triathlons – Saturday afternoon
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The course

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- - - Swim in the racecourse lake

- - - Every race starts with an open-water swim in the lake on site at Ripon Racecourse.
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- - - Ride the rolling Yorkshire roads

- - - The bike heads out onto rolling roads on the edge of the Dales, on fully marked, traffic-managed courses.
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- - - Run along the Ripon waterways

- - - Finish with a scenic run beside Ripon’s waterways – a memorable end to the race.
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The weekend

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- - - Saturday 10 July
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- - - New for 2027, we’re splitting the adult races so everyone gets the quieter morning roads on the bike. Saturday runs in this order:

- - - Morning: Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike and Relays

- - - Then: Open Water Swims

- - - Afternoon: Junior racing for ages 8–15
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- - - As part of the Yorkshire Junior Series, Ripon hosts the only junior open-water triathlon in the North of England – a unique chance for young athletes to race in open water in a safe, supportive setting.
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- - - Sunday 11 July
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- - - Olympic Triathlon
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- - - 1500m

- - - Lake swim
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- - - 40km

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- - - Also on Sunday: Aquabike and Team Relay

- - - Race solo or as a team on fully marked, traffic-managed courses through stunning Yorkshire scenery.
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- - - Entry offers

- - - 5% off  each entry when you enter two or more individual entries together

- - - 10% off  your Helvellyn Triathlon entry when you add it to your Ripon entry
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Stay for the weekend

The racecourse comes alive across the weekend with a festival atmosphere for families, clubs and supporters. Stay on site and wake up moments from transition.

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- - - Camping

- - - Bring your tent, campervan or caravan and stay within Ripon Racecourse, close to the action all weekend. A relaxed, social way to race with friends and fellow athletes.

- - - Please note: electric hook-up is not available.
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- - - Glamping

- - - Prefer more comfort? Arrive to ready-prepared accommodation and relax before and after your race – no camping kit needed.
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- - - Train with Brownlee Fitness

- - - We’ve partnered with Brownlee Fitness to help you prepare. Join the Squad Membership for a training programme built around your chosen Ripon event, including:

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- - - - Personalised training plans
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- - - - Community training groups
- - - - Structured race preparation guidance
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- - - Explore Squad Membership
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- - - Volunteer with us

- - - Help at registration, support athletes in transition, marshal the course or cheer at the finish line. Be part of the festival and help deliver an unforgettable weekend for hundreds of athletes and families.

- - - Sign up to volunteer
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- - - Official merchandise

- - - Exclusive festival t-shirts, hoodies and performance apparel – pre-order when you register or buy at the event.

- - - Shop merchandise
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- - - See you at Ripon Racecourse this July

- - - First triathlon, junior race, team relay or a new personal best – join one of the UK’s most inclusive triathlon festivals.
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Location

Ripon Racecourse, Ripon, North Yorkshire