Welcome to VO2 Max Racing Events

At VO2 Max Racing Events, we are committed to improving the quality of single- and multi-sport events in the North East region. Our focus is firmly on the competitor and straightforward, well organised, good quality races are our trademark. We cater for people of all abilities, young and old, through training to competition and we want you all to have a fantastic experience.

Triathlon and Multi-sport events are among the friendliest and most sociable, whether you are aiming to compete or just want to train, you will be surrounded by a group of like-minded individuals of all ages and gender.

Our events are fully inclusive and there will always be people willing to offer advice or kind enough to help you out. At our events you will be well looked after and surrounded by people who are enthusiastic about the sport and genuinely want to help.

Our lake-based Triathlon Events attracted competitors from all over the country and abroad. We have two great venues at Druridge Bay Country Park and the stunning Woodhorn Museum.

Our Open water swim training Sessions have continued to grow with many new people coming to train at our sessions making this extremely popular, with beginners, recreational swimmers’ triathletes and competitive open water swimmers alike. Many tell us that this is their main weekly session throughout the summer months. We think this is the North East’s ‘Premiere’ open water training venue.

Upcoming Events...

Northumberland Duathlon

Sunday, 6th April 2025 Druridge Bay Country Park

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Northumberland Duathlon has been selected to host a British Triathlon Age Group Standard Distance Duathlon Qualifier for the 2026 World Standard Distance Duathlon Championships.

The picturesque Druridge Bay Country Park, hosts the Northumberland Duathlon. The Country park is nestled along the beautiful Northumbrian coast. The park provides an ideal setting for the Northumberland Duathlon, making it an excellent choice for both newcomers to the sport and seasoned athletes seeking a personal best.

The Northumberland Duathlon boasts a distinguished history of hosting national events, having previously served as a British Triathlon Standard Distance Duathlon Age Group Qualifier for the World Standard Distance Duathlon Championships in 2023 and 2024.

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Northumberland Festival of Sport

Saturday, 7th June 2025 to Sunday, 8th June 2025
Druridge Bay Country Park

Situated on the Northumbrian coastline, the stunning Druridge bay country park is the perfect venue for  the Northumberland Festival of Sport. The Event has a successful history in hosting national events, the event has previously hosted the British Triathlon Championships & British Triathlon Standard Distance Aquabike Age Group Qualifier for the World Standard distance Aquabike Championships.

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Northumberland Open water Swim Challenges

Saturday, 7th June 2025 Druridge Bay Country Park

The Northumberland Festival of Sport is a successful and established event attracting a wide range of competitors from all abilities. The Festival of Sport has everything for all the family.

The Northumberland open water swim challenge events are very well suited to beginners and equally attractive to the seasoned open water swimmer.  The events are competitive, but fun and spectators will be out in force to cheer competitors on, providing a truly amazing atmosphere. An ideal event to add to your multisport calendar.

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Woodhorn Museum Triathlon

Saturday, 5th July 2025 to Sunday, 6th July 2025
Woodhorn Museum

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Woodhorn Museum Triathlon has been selected to host a British Triathlon Age Group Sprint Triathlon Qualifier for the 2026 World Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships.

The Woodhorn Museum triathlon is located within the unique, picturesque historic scheduled ancient monument of Woodhorn Museum and the QE2 Country park. 

The Woodhorn Museum Triathlon boasts a prestigious record of hosting national events. It has served as the venue for the British Triathlon age group championships and the ETU Standard Distance Triathlon European Championship Qualifier in 2019. Additionally, it hosted the ITU World Standard Distance Triathlon Qualifier and the Triathlon England Standard Distance Triathlon Championships in 2021. It was also the World Standard Distance Triathlon Age Group Qualifier for the 2023 and 2024 World Championships, as well as the European Sprint Distance Triathlon Age Group Qualifier for the 2023 European Championship.

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Woodhorn Museum Open water Swim Challenges

Saturday, 5th July 2025 Woodhorn Museum

The Woodhorn Museum open water swim challenges are located within the picturesque historic scheduled ancient monument of Woodhorn Museum and the QE2 Country Park. The open water swim challenge events are very well suited to beginners and equally attractive to the seasoned open water swimmer, choose your challenge, distances of 750m – 1.5km or 3km.

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