2026 - St Annes Triathlon

Dear Participant,
We are writing to provide an important update regarding the St Annes Triathlon, scheduled for 19th April 2026.

Following the completely unexpected closure of St Annes Swimming Pool, we have spent every moment exploring viable options to allow the event to proceed. Our team investigated relocating the race, swapping venues, and sourcing alternative swim facilities. We held out hope and continued to exhaust these possibilities right up until, 2nd April.

Unfortunately, due to the sudden nature of the closure and the extremely tight timescales involved, we have been unable to secure an alternative that meets our safety and quality standards. We have, therefore, reached the difficult conclusion that we cannot deliver the event this year to the standard you expect and deserve.
As a result, we have taken the decision to cancel the St Annes Triathlon for 2026.

Why we have made this decision
As a small, independent events business, our priority is to deliver safe, well-organised, and sustainable races. Proceeding under compromised conditions or rushing a last-minute format change would risk the quality of your experience and the long-term viability of the event. We believe that cancelling now is the most responsible path for our athletes, the local community, and the future of the race.

Total Refund of Fees
We understand the frustration that comes with a race cancellation, especially so close to event day. Because we operate our own entry platform, we want to ensure you are not out of pocket. We will be issuing a 100% refund of both your entry fee and your booking fee.

For Direct Entries:
Action Required: None. Your total refund will be processed automatically via the original payment method.

Timeline: We are initiating these refunds immediately. Please allow 3–5 business days for the funds to appear in your account, depending on your bank and card type.

For "Find A Race" or "Let's Do This" Entries:
If you entered via Find A Race or Let's Do This, your refund will be processed through their respective platforms.

As these are external systems, we cannot guarantee the exact timeline for these funds to reach you, but the process has been initiated on our end.

Trilogy Series Entrants
If you have entered the Trilogy Series, we will be contacting you separately shortly with details regarding a revised series format.

Looking Ahead
We recognise that this news will be disappointing, and we sincerely apologise for the disruption to your training and racing calendar. St Annes is an event we care deeply about; our intention is to use this time to reset and return in 2027 under more secure conditions.

Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and your continued support of independent racing. We hope to see you on a start line at Wilmslow or Fleetwood later this year.

Kind regards,
The OP events Team







Beginner Friendly Triathlon Starting in a heated Pool at YMCA St Annes centre, leading onto a fast, flat closed road cycle, then onto a flat run.

Flat, fast sprint triathlon on a closed promenade

Part of the Fylde Trilogy Series including Ribby Hall and Fleetwood.

Ideal for first timers or those wanting an early season PB. Medals, gifts and chip timing.

This event is suitable for both children and adults.