THE BISHOPTON TRIATHLON 

SUNDAY 22nd August 2027 | North East Wake Park, Bishopton

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After a successful 2026 event we are looking forward to welcoming you to 2027. Start your triathlon journey with us at Bishopton Lake, home of the North East Wake Park. This venue offers a great opportunity for beginners to test their grit as the lake is shallow allowing for participants to stand across the majority of the lake swim course. 

As we found in 2026, the shallow nature of the lake means the water temperature will climb quickly meaning you don't have to brave the brrr and you can relax and enjoy at your own pace. Our cycle route features three climb segments on parts of the British Cycle Series course as well as being used for TT events and the British Championships so you can check your strava segments post race to see how you did. These are nothing to be afraid of and easily doable for beginners. Finally, finish it all off with a trail lapped run course all on site creating a much better spectator friendly event giving you athletes the encouragment to get to that finish arch.

Swim

Swim in the shallow and clear open water man-made lake within Bishopton North East Wake Park. The water depth is no more than 5ft, giving entrants the option to stand if needed. This venue is also well sheltered from winds, meaning the water is flat and beginner friendly.

Cycle

The bike portion of this race has triathletes take on a fast open road course around the local villages. Very few turns and flowing fast roads will make for good times and you can push the watts on the short climbs featured across the course.

Run

A trail run of gravel paths and grass trails around the lake creates a spectator friendly lapped route to keep you going when you need it most. Very picturesque with views across the lake and surrounding farm land. 

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 when purchasing your event ticket.

Races

Sprint Triathlon -  750m Swim (1 lap), 21km Cycle (1 x 21km lap) , 5km Run (2 x 2.5km laps)

Olympic Triathlon - 1500m Swim (2 laps), 42km Cycle (2 x 21km laps), 10km Run (4 x 2.5km laps)

Sprint Triathlon Relay -  750m Swim, 21km Cycle, 5km Run

Olympic Triathlon Relay - 1500m Swim, 42km Cycle, 10km Run

Sprint Aquabike -  750m Swim, 21km Cycle

Olympic Aquabike - 1500m Swim, 42km Cycle

Sprint Aquathlon -  750m Swim, 5km Run

Olympic Aquathlon - 1500m Swim, 10km Run

Olympic distance events are for Over 18s only at this time. Sprint Distance events allow for 16 year olds of age on the day of the race and with parental permission.

Start Times:

It's another morning race with swims setting off around 7.30am for olympic and 8.00am for sprint.

Registration is only available on the morning of the event from 6am. Transition will be open from 6am to 7.15am.

*should entries increase then we may aim to open up registration the day before - this will be 200+ entrants

What's included

• Finishers Medal
• Finishers T-shirt
• Chip-timed results
• Way-marked route
• Marshalled course
• Complimentary race photography
• Car Parking on-site
• Toilets and changing facilities on-site
• Medical and emergency
• After race Refreshments
• Coffee Van
• Sauna and Ice Bath (additional cost) & Recovery tent

Additionals:

• Family, friends and supporters - garden games
• Spectator Friendly
• No Dogs allowed at Event HQ (North East Wake Park)