THE BISHOPTON TRIATHLON

SUNDAY 23rd August 2026 | North East Wake Park, Bishopton

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**BIKE COURSE UPDATED DUE TO ROAD WORKS** - See courses tab.

Start your triathlon journey with us at Bishopton Lake, home of the North East Wake Park. This venue offers a great opportunity for beginners to test their grit as the lake is shallow allowing for participants to stand across the majority of the lake swim course.

The shallow nature of the lake means the water temperature will climb quickly meaning you don't have to brave the brrr and you can relax and enjoy at your own pace. Our fast and flowing cycle route features parts of the British Cycle Series course as well as being used for TT events and the British Championships so you can check your strava segments post race to see how you did. And finally finish it all off with a new run route for 2026 in a new lapped course all on site creating a much better spectator friendly event giving you athletes the encouragment to get to that finish arch.

Swim

Swim in the shallow and clear open water man-made lake within Bishopton North East Wake Park. The water depth is no more than 5ft, giving entrants the option to stand if needed. This venue is also well sheltered from winds, meaning the water is flat and beginner friendly.

Cycle

The bike portion of this race has triathletes take on a flat and potentially fast open road course around the local villages. Very few turns and flowing fast roads will make for good times.

Run

A trail run of gravel paths and grass trails around the lake creates a spectator friendly lapped route to keep you going when you need it most.

To participate in this event, you are required to become a member of British Triathlon and hold a race licence. You must either become a Core or Ultimate annual member here https://www.britishtriathlon.org/join or purchase a single use Race Pass for your race when purchasing your event ticket.

Races

Sprint Triathlon - 750m Swim (1 lap), 21km Cycle (1 x 21km lap) , 5km Run (2 x 2.5km laps)

Olympic Triathlon - 1500m Swim (2 laps), 42km Cycle (2 x 21km laps), 10km Run (4 x 2.5km laps)

Sprint Triathlon Relay - 750m Swim, 21km Cycle, 5km Run

Olympic Triathlon Relay - 1500m Swim, 42km Cycle, 10km Run

Sprint Aquabike - 750m Swim, 21km Cycle

Olympic Aquabike - 1500m Swim, 42km Cycle

Sprint Aquathlon - 750m Swim, 5km Run

Olympic Aquathlon - 1500m Swim, 10km Run

Olympic distance events are for Over 18s only at this time. Sprint Distance events allow for 16 year olds of age on the day of the race and with parental permission.

Start Times:

It's another morning race with swims setting off around 7.30am for olympic and 8.00am for sprint.

Registration is only available on the morning of the event from 6am. Transition will be open from 6am to 7.15am.

What's included

Finishers Medal

Finishers T-shirt

Chip-timed results

Way-marked route

Marshalled course

Complimentary race photography

Bike Mechanic Support (TBC)

Car Parking on-site

Toilets and changing facilities on-site

Medical and emergency

Refreshments, food and drinks

Sauna and Ice Bath (additional cost) & Recovery tent

Additionals:

Family, friends and supporters - garden games

Spectator Friendly

No Dogs allowed at Event HQ (North East Wake Park)

** NOTE UPDATES FROM 2025 **

We recognised that the cycle route was a bit too long in 2025 so we have adjusted this route.

We also recognise that the drive way does not accomodate all event traffic and this is why the run course is changed.

We are transparent and take on your feedback to ensure we can provide a better experience every time.

Description supplied by the event organiser.