Southport Triathlon attracts triathletes of all abilities, from complete novices to elite competitors take part in the Sprint and Standard Distance races. Based at Waterside Lodge a modern, purpose built two-storey Activity Centre on Southport Marine Lake, it has become one of the biggest events in the North West reaching maximum capacity every year. The Sprint Distance event is 750m Swim/20k Bike/5k Run, the Standard Distance is 1500m Swim/40k Bike/10k Run. The Bike route takes place on fully closed roads and the run course traverses around the Marine Lake on tarmac paths.
The Duathlon will be returning for 2026 alongside its long established Triathlon event. Using the same Closed Road Bike & Run course as the Triathlon there will be a Sprint & Standard Distance The Sprint Distance will be a 5k Run/20k Bike /5k Run and the Standard Distance will be a 10k Run/40k Bike/5k Run.
The Aquathlon will be returning for 2026 with both a Sprint & Standard Distance option, there is something for everyone. The Sprint Distance will be a 750m Swim/5k Run and the Standard Distance will be a 1500m Swim/10k Run.
NEW FOR 2026 – AQUABIKE Sprint (Swim 750m/Bike 20k) and AQUABIKE Standard (Swim 1500m/Bike 40k) – see below for details and to ENTER!
No matter which race you choose, you will be racing against all distances and will finish on our famous red carpet at Waterside Lodge.
British Triathlon have once again selected Southport Triathlon to be included on the Major Events calendar and in 2026 the event will be a GB Age Group Team Qualifier for the 2027 European Championship Standard Distance Triathlon – for further information on how to Register Intent to Qualify CLICK HERE
Address
Waterside Lodge
Marine Drive
Southport
PR8 1RY
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Date & Time:
Sunday 17th May 2026 – start times are from 6:30am onwards
How much to enter:
Southport Triathlon Sprint/Standard Solo = £69/£79
Southport Triathlon Sprint/Standard Relay Team = £99/£109
Southport Duathlon Sprint/Standard Solo = £59/£69
Southport Duathlon Sprint/Standard Relay Team = £89/£99
Southport Aquathlon Sprint/Standard Solo = £49/£59
Southport Aquathlon Sprint/Standard Relay Team = £79/89
Southport Aquabike Sprint/Standard Solo = £49/£59
Southport Aquabike Sprint/Standard Relay Team = £79/89
All competitors are required to be a member of the British Triathlon Federation / Triathlon England or have a Race Pass for insurance purposes. Entries will close either at 12 noon on the Thursday prior to the event or when the event fills, whichever occurs first.
British Triathlon Membership/Race Pass
All competitors are required to be a member of British Triathlon and hold a race licence or have a British Triathlon Race Pass to race in these events. You must either become a British Triathlon ‘Core’ or ‘Ultimate’ annual member HERE or purchase a single use Race Pass for Southport Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike HERE.
Included within your entry is:
Southport Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike Custom Finisher’s medal
Swim Cap (Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike only)
Event photographs free to download
Who else is entered?
Please see the Participant List (resultsbase) – CLICK HERE
Where can I find out more about the course and the event?
To find out more about the event and what to expect on the day etc, read the Competitor Information Pack by CLICKING HERE
Where can I find out my swim wave (triathlon)?
Swim waves for the sprint & standard distance triathlon/aquathlon/aquabike can be found below
To find your swim wave CLICK HERE
For the full Participant’s List CLICK HERE
What’s the bike and run route?
To view the Cycle Route (20k Lap) CLICK HERE
To view the Sprint Distance 5k (1 Lap) Run Route CLICK HERE
To view the Standard Distance 10k (2 lap) Run Route CLICK HERE
