Woodhorn Museum Triathlon
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 & European Standard Distance Triathlon Championship Qualifier in 2019. Additionally, it hosted the 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, 2024 and 2025 World Championships, as well as an European Sprint Distance Triathlon Age Group Qualifier for the 2023 European Championships.
** REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 2026**
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Sunday 18th July from 7.30am
Sprint Triathlon (Individual & Relay)
Distance:750m swim / 24km bike / 6.4km run
Standard Triathlon (Individual & Relay)
Distance:1.5km swim / 46km bike / 9.6km run
Sprint Aquabike
Distance:750m swim / 24km bike
Standard Aquabike
Distance:1.5km swim / 46km bike
Sprint Aquathlon
Distance: 750m swim / 6.4km run
Standard Aquathlon
Distance:1.5km swim / 9.6km run
The minimum age for the Sprint Distance Aquathlon, Aquabike & Triathlon events is 15 years old on 31st December 2027, and for the Standard Distance Aquathlon, Aquabike & triathlon events is 17 years old on 31st December 2027.
Click Here for details of the British Triathlon Race Pass for the Aquabike, Aquathlon & Triathlon events.
** REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 2026**
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The Woodhorn Museum Aquabike, Aquathlon & Triathlon events welcome beginners, individuals and relay teams of all abilities, as well as competitors ready to progress from Sprint to Standard distance. 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!
The swim takes place in the warm, shallow freshwater QE2 lake. The bike route leaves the Museum and joins the coastal road, sweeping towards Cresswell village with breathtaking views along the way.
The run follows a winding footpath through the woodland and open grassland surrounding the lake. Each lap passes the finish line inside the Museum, giving spectators an ideal spot to cheer competitors towards a smiling finish.
If you are worried about open water swimming, why not join us for our weekly open water swimming sessions at the QE2 lake (every Thursday, May - July), further details are on our VO2Max Racing Events open water swim training
** REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 2026**
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