NEW DATE

Following the spell of very wet weather, both the Skipton Triathlon and Junior Triathlon have been moved to 1st September 2024. All other arrangements remain the same.

NEXT RACE: 01 September 2024

The return of the Skipton Tri!

After three years away, one of the most popular pool-based triathlons in England is back for 2024.

A great event for first timers and more competitive triathletes. It consists of a pool swim (400m), a picturesque bike route (22km) and an undulating run (5km) around Aireville Park.

WHEN?

09:00

1st September 2024

WHERE?

Craven Leisure

21 Gargrave Road
Skipton
BD23 1UD

PRICE

£49

Non-BTF members will also need to buy a British Triathlon race pass for £8 before race day. More information here.

£75 Team RELAY

No entry on the day. Entrants must be aged 17 years or over on 31/12/2024.

ROUTE

SWIM (400M)

Start with a 400m swim in Craven Leisure Pool. Emerging from the swim, you head to transition in front of the Leisure Centre.

BIKE (22K)

From here, the bike section takes a rural route along the A59 to West Marton before turning towards the A56 and Thornton-in-Craven. From here the route heads back to Skipton along the A59.

RUN (5K)

The run is three laps around Aireville Park.

The finish is back in front of Craven Leisure.

GOODIES AND PRIZES

All finishers will get a Stanforth Butchers pork pie (or vegan alternative), a jar of chutney from Mercer's of Yorkshire, a Yorkshire flapjack, a micro towel and a medal!

Prizes will be awarded to male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd, plus 1st male and female vets 40+, 50+ and 60+

TIMETABLE (PROVISIONAL)

07:30 - Registration opens. Registration will remain open until 12:00.

07:30 - Transition opens  

09:00 - First Swim Wave

12:30 - Last swim wave

Competitors must be poolside 15 minutes before their start time for their race briefing.

PARKING​

Free parking is available for all competitors at Auction Mart, which is a 10 minute walk from the transition area and race registration at Craven Leisure Centre.