Ripon Triathlon Festival

Ripon Tri Festival 13/14th July 2024

Sprint ~ Standard ~ Middle Distance

Food + Bar ~ Live Music ~ Q&A with Alistair Brownlee

Camping ~ Kid’s entertainment ~ Events Village

Individual ~ Aquabike ~ Relays

OW Swims

• Finisher medal
• Live entertainment
• Q&A with Alistair Brownlee
• Lively events village
• Kids' entertainment
• Onsite camping
• Medical support
• Fully signed route
• Refreshments on site
• Chip timing
• Online results
• Aid stations
• Event photography

The Sprint Distance Triathlon is a shorter, more accessible format of the sport, making it an excellent entry point for beginners and a fast-paced challenge for experienced athletes. Compared to the Standard or Olympic Distance Triathlon, the Sprint Distance offers a more manageable challenge while still requiring a blend of speed, endurance, and strategy. The typical distances for a Sprint Distance Triathlon are:

Swimming: 750 meters (0.47 miles)
Cycling: 20 kilometers (12.4 miles)
Running: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)

This format is favored by those new to triathlons, athletes looking for a quick race, or as part of a more extensive training program for longer distances.
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In addition to individual events there's also a Sprint Relay.

The Standard Distance Triathlon, also commonly referred to as the Olympic Distance Triathlon, is a multi-sport race that consists of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. It's one of the most popular distances within the sport of triathlon, catering to both amateur and professional athletes. The standard distances for each segment of the race are as follows:

Swimming: 1.5 kilometers (0.93 miles)
Cycling: 40 kilometers (24.8 miles)
Running: 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)

This format strikes a balance between speed and endurance, making it a challenging yet accessible distance for a wide range of athletes.
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In addition to individual events there's also a Standard Relay.

Sprint Individual (Sat) 750/20/5 - 09:00
Sprint Relay (Sat) 750/20/5 - 09:00
Sprint Aquabike (Sat) 750/20 - 09:00
Sprint Swim (Sat) 750m - 17:00

Standard Individual (sat) 1.5/40/10 - 13:00
Standard Relay (Sat) 1.5/40/10 - 13:00
Standard Aquabike (Sat) 1.5/40 - 13:00
Standard Swim (Sat) 1500m - 17:00
Standard Swim (Sun) 1500m - 10:00

The Dalesman (Sun) 1.8/90/21 - 08:00
The Dalesman Relay (Sun) 1.8/90/21 - 08:00
The Dalesman Aquabike (Sun) 1.8/90 - 08:00
Sprint Swim (Sun) 750m - 10:00

Sprint Distance 15yrs

Standard Distance 17yrs

Middle Distance 18yrs

Want to make the most of your time at the festival? Or reduce the stress of arriving, racing and leaving all in one day?
Camping is available from midday 2pm on Friday until evening on Sunday/ closure of the festival. You can book one or two nights.

Saturday night has a jam-packed schedule of entertainment including live music, and Q&A with double-Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee, food & drinks. There will be children's activities through out the day, and then a face painter into the evening. There is also a children’s play area on site too.

There are complimentary showers and onsite toilets at the race course (open 24hours). Pitches are roughly 8m x 6m and can hold one tent and a car or a camping vehicle, no more than 6 people to a pitch.

One night: £15 (Friday or Saturday) or join us for two nights for £25 per night

We are unable to provide Electric pitches
No BBQs allowed

Directions to the camping area will be clear from the road and onsite, pointing you to the entry point.
Dogs are allowed. We kindly ask that they are kept on a lead at all times and any mess cleared up immediately.

Ripon Triathlon Festival is a jam packed weekend for the whole family.
Our lively event village has a great atmosphere and there are plenty of places to cheer people on during the races, including one the glory lap and at the finish line.

During the day on Saturday there will be plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy.
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The Event Village will also have plenty of options for eating and a range of exhibitors, including some renowned sporting brands as well as excellent local businesses.
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We have a whole host of activities for children including circus skills, bouncy castles, and triathlon taster activities.
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On Saturday afternoon and evening, we will have a packed schedule of entertainment including live music, and Q&A with double-Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee, complimented perfectly with a host of food & drink options. We’d recommend camping on site to make the most of everything on offer.

Exact timings will be released closer to the event.
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Ripon and the surrounding area of Nidderdale (ANOB) are a beautiful place to explore. Ripon was recently voted one of the best cities to visit in the UK by The Telegraph.
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“Yorkshire's smallest city is nigh-on perfect, especially for heritage buffs. Medieval cathedral? Tick.
Ancient marketplace? Tick.
There are also independent shops, courteous traffic and three rivers looping around its edges to frame the loveliness. Visitor highlights include quirky museums and the nearby Fountains Abbey.”