Race Calendar

Harrogate Triathlon 2026
#HarrogateTriathlon

26 Apr 2026

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Starts: 09:00

Distance: Sprint (Everyone) & Super Sprint (Novice)

Entry Fee: £37.00 - £67.00

The Friendliest Sprint Triathlon in the UK!

British Triathlon Large Event of the Year, Sponsored by Lightwater Quarries

Email the Event Organiser below to Join the Waiting List for 2026. Organised by Harrogate Tri Club, taking place in and around the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or taking part for the first time, this race is perfect to start your season. For triathlon novices, our super sprint event (420m Swim - 12.5k Bike - 2.5k Run) offers an achievable first distance. For all triathletes our Sprint event (420m Swim - 24k Bike -5k Run) is a brilliant season opener. Team Relay - Share the Experience: If you're looking for a team-building adventure, our team relay is the perfect option. Each team member tackles one of the three legs: swim, bike, or run. Start times: Between 9 am and 12 pm. Start times based on estimated 400m swim times. Faster swimmers will start later, all participants must be available to begin anytime within this window. A Highly Rated Event: Our outstanding event, permitted by British Triathlon, provides ample free car parking at Rossett Secondary School, just around the corner. Refreshments will be available in the event village. Celebrate Your Success: Commemorate your Harrogate Sprint Triathlon with a finisher's cycling bottle and goodies for all participants. All entrants will receive a comprehensive athlete brief ahead of race day. Support for Everyone: A supportive environment with friendly marshals to guide and cheer you on throughout the race. Podium Prizes, awarded for: Sprint & Super Sprint top 3 Open & Male Sprint Age Group Winners: 15-17, 18-19, 20+, 30+ 40+, 50+ 60+ 70+ Sprint Relay Top 3 Teams Course record prizes are also up for grabs, and we'll have spot prizes on the day. Please Note: Yorkshire Juniors Series points are only available in the Junior Aquathlon. Youth athletes competing for points must enter the Aquathlon Youth Category. Prize Draw: Enter Before 06/10/25 23:59 < WIN A FREE ENTRY > Price Increase: 06/10/25 8pm Entries Close 23/04/2025 at 23:59

Organiser

Harrogate Tri Club

Paul Dunn

07708 864 347

thetri@harrogatetriathlonclub.co.uk

Course

Distance:: Sprint (Everyone) & Super Sprint (Novice)
Type:: Triathlon
Profile:: Undulating
Laps:: Swim - 14 x 30m lengths , Bike - 2 x 12 km laps, Run - 2 x 2.3km laps

See Map

Entry limit:: 380
Remaining places:: 380
Race licence:: Permitted Event
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Facilities

Water stations
Toilets
Changing facilities
Showers
Baggage store

No distance markers

Race HQ:: Ashville College, Yew Tree Lane, Harrogate. HG2 9JP.

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 here: *https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/harrogate-sprint-triathlon-%26-junior-aquathlon-2026_16725

START TIME REQUESTS: We regret that specific start time requests cannot be accommodated. RELAY TEAM ENTRIES: All 3 athletes must be present at the point of registration on Race Day. REFUNDS: Refunds will be processed minus processing and adminstration fees. No refunds are available within 30 days of race day. DEFFERAL: When all places are sold or If there is less than 4 weeks before race day, you may defer your entry to the following year. TRANSFERS: Self managed transfers are available via the racebest entry portal up to 30 days before race day. CANCELLATION: In the event of cancellation, Harrogate Triathlon reserves the right to charge a fee to cover administrative costs where a refund is authorised.