Ultimate Aquathlon 2021

Awards for overall top three male and female as well as first place male and female in 40+, 50+ and 60+ age groups.

Finishers medal

Fantastic picturesque venue with on-site facilities including showers, parking and lakeside cafe

Spectator friendly venue, great for supporting friends and family

Alderford Lake, (formerly Dearnford Lake), Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3JQ

Ultimate Aquathlon Distances:
1.2 mile (2 laps) Lake swim, 6.5 mile (4 laps) Lakeside Run

Ultimate Relay Aquathlon Distances
1.2 mile (2 laps) Lake Swim, 6.5 mile (4 laps) Lakeside Run

Ultimate Half Aquathlon Distances
0.6 mile (1 lap) Lake Swim, 3.25 mile (2 laps) Lakeside Run

At the completion of each swim lap, leave the water; run approximately 20m and get back into the water to start your next lap

There will be a drinks station serving water as you exit after each lap

There will be safety crafts on the water along with a minimum of 10 canoeists

Water depth between 2 to 3 metres (6 to 10 feet)

Wetsuits are compulsory for the Ultimate Aquathlon & Relay (1.2 mile swim)

Your shoe transition will be at the waters edge as you complete your allocated number of laps

Please take some time to read the event information - using the 2020 information as a guide - it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!

Race Day Information 2020

Full and up to date 2021 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

Minimum Age:

16 Years (on race day); Half - 14 Years (on race day)

Freshwater multi-lap lake swim with Australian exit in between laps (no currents, no weeds)

Swim start, transition & run finish all within a stone's throw of each other

Picturesque countryside run route, ideal for PBs