Hamburg is triathlon’s team event stronghold. The WTCS Hamburg Mixed Relay on 11 July 2026 brings the sport’s top nations into direct head-to-head competition on one of the fastest short-course circuits in the World Triathlon Series. Unlike individual races where a single athlete can carry the day, the mixed relay format means one puncture, one…
Outlaw Triathlon is the UK’s most celebrated full distance event and the 2026 edition takes place on July 25–26 at Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre, Nottingham. For British long course athletes, the Outlaw occupies a special place — friendly, brilliantly organised, and with a crowd atmosphere that rivals any international event. Here is everything you…
The world record for a full-distance triathlon has been rewritten twice in two years. Kristian Blummenfelt’s 7:21:24 at IRONMAN Texas in April 2026 — two full minutes faster than Magnus Ditlev’s previous best — has reset what seems possible. But there is a compelling case that the most celebrated triathlon course in the world, set…
IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton returned to Pennington Flash on Sunday 7 June 2026 for another edition of one of the UK’s most demanding middle-distance events. With its undulating bike course through the hills of the West Pennine Moors and a challenging multi-lap run through Bolton, it once again proved to be one of the toughest 70.3…
European Triathlon’s biggest continental showdown takes place on 13-14 June 2026 in the sun-drenched city of Tarragona, Catalonia. The European Championship is a blue-riband event on the World Triathlon calendar — a standalone competition that crowns Europe’s best short-course athletes across individual Olympic distance and mixed relay formats. Why This Race Matters With the LA28…
Challenge Roth has long been considered the greatest long-course triathlon on earth. On 5 July 2026, it returns with one of the most compelling pro fields in recent memory — headlined by reigning Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt and, in the most anticipated debut of the season, WTCS superstar Vincent Luis. The Race Challenge Roth takes…
Choosing your first triathlon — or your first race in a new UK season — is one of the best decisions you will make as a multisport athlete. The summer 2026 UK calendar is packed with beginner-friendly events that combine excellent organisation, accessible courses, and genuinely welcoming atmospheres. Whether you are targeting a sprint distance…
Racing in the sea adds a dimension to triathlon that no lake or reservoir can replicate — salt water to fight, currents to navigate, and scenery that reminds you why you signed up in the first place. The UK coastline is dotted with brilliant triathlons that use the sea as their centrepiece. Here are the…
IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton (7 June 2026) is one of the most challenging half-distance races in the UK calendar — and one of the most rewarding. With nearly 2,000 metres of climbing on the bike leg and a demanding run through Bolton town centre, the course separates athletes who have done their homework from those who…
Blenheim Palace Triathlon (6–7 June 2026) is one of the UK’s most prestigious and popular events. The stunning Oxfordshire setting, flat lake swim, and rolling parkland bike and run make it a perfect venue for first-time triathletes and experienced athletes alike. Whether you’re racing the Super Sprint or Sprint distance, this guide covers everything you…
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