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Triathlon · Sprint
Henley Triathlon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 6 June 2027
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK
- Distance
- 30.4 km total
0.4km swim 25km bike 5km run
Henley Triathlon: 6 June 2027 — the indoor pool swim and Oxfordshire countryside course, a split-time calculator, and real Verus athletes racing it.
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Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 6 June 2027
- Venue
- Henley Leisure Centre (swim) and Gillotts School (run), Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1PS
- Distance
- Sprint — 30.4km total
- Start Time
- TBC — not published in sources checked.
- Draft-Legal Bike
- No — non-drafting
- Cut-Off
- Not published for this event — check the official site.
Also this weekend
The same event also offers a Super Sprint and Fun category (200m/12.5km/2.5km), a Sprint Relay team option, and a Cancer Research UK charity wave. A Kids Fun Triathlon also runs the same weekend.
Super Sprint / Fun
Shorter versions of the Sprint distance, offered the same event.
Leg 1 of 3
Swim — 0.4km
An indoor, heated pool swim.
- Venue
- Henley Leisure Centre indoor pool
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Indoor heated pool.
Wetsuit: Not applicable in the usual open-water sense, since this is a pool swim — no wetsuit policy is stated on the official page.
Leg 2 of 3
Bike — 25km
A 25km bike route through rural Oxfordshire, with some undulations.
- Venue
- Roads around Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Road.
Non-drafting
Leg 3 of 3
Run — 5km
A flat run within Gillotts School grounds.
- Venue
- Gillotts School grounds, Henley-on-Thames
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Grass.
Transitions
Transition is between Henley Leisure Centre and Gillotts School.
Henley Triathlon Split Calculator
Henley Triathlon Split-Time Calculator
Enter your own swim, bike and run pace to project a real finish time.
Projected Finish Time
1:29:30
Racing a different distance? Try the generic split calculator or the swim pace calculator.
Where Henley Triathlon starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Entry & Ballot
Direct entry summary
Early-bird pricing was £60 for Sprint/Super Sprint/Fun solo entry, £70 for a Sprint Relay team, £70 for the Cancer Research UK charity wave, and £80 for a CRUK relay — confirm current tiers on the official site.
Ballot policy
No ballot — entry is direct via UK Triathlon.
Age requirement
16 or over on race day for the Sprint and Super Sprint categories.
Charity Places
A Cancer Research UK charity-wave entry is available, with the organizer donating £10 per entry to the charity.
Race Day Info & Checklist
On the day
- Organized by UK Triathlon, using an indoor pool swim rather than open water.
- A Kids Fun Triathlon runs the same weekend.
- The bike and swim/transition venues are in different locations (Henley Leisure Centre and Gillotts School) — factor this into your race-day logistics.
- Because of the split venue, you need a dedicated transition bag (max 40x30x15cm) for your swim-to-bike kit — tagged with a numbered band, it is transported by organisers from the pool to the event field for you to collect after the race.
- Race pack (per the 2026 UK Triathlon template): two race numbers, a cycle sticker, a helmet sticker, a timing chip and strap (left ankle, £25 replacement fee if not returned), and a wristband.
- A single feed station on the run course (passed every lap) plus one at the finish, both with High5 energy drink and water.
- A pre-race bike check is available for £10, WhatsApp 07748 053009.
- Non-drafting: a 10m gap is required between front wheels, with 20 seconds allowed to complete a pass.
Checklist
- Pool-swim kit (goggles, swim cap) rather than open-water gear, given the indoor pool venue
- Bike checked and race-ready, including a working helmet
- Race number and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- A plan to reach both Henley Leisure Centre and Gillotts School, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1PS
Transport, Spectating & Where to Stay
Transport
Henley-on-Thames railway station serves the town — exact distance to both venues was not confirmed in sources checked.
Parking is on the school field for a £3 voluntary donation to Henley Lions (cash or card). It opens at 7:00am and closes exactly at 8:45am — arrive before that or you're directed off-site, adding a 15-minute walk. You can't exit again until 11:45am, once most competitors have finished cycling.
The bike course runs on open roads through rural Oxfordshire rather than a fully closed circuit — check the official site for specifics.
Spectator guide
Gillotts School covers the run and finish; Henley Leisure Centre covers the swim start.
Given the two-venue setup, spectators should plan which stage they want to watch.
Where to stay
Henley-on-Thames town centre
+ Closest to both venues, with a good range of accommodation given the town's general popularity.
– Can carry a premium, especially around the town's regatta season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Henley Triathlon?
The next confirmed date is Sunday 6 June 2027.
What distances does the Henley Triathlon offer?
Sprint (400m/25km/5km) and Super Sprint/Fun (200m/12.5km/2.5km), plus a Sprint Relay team option.
Is the Henley Triathlon swim indoors or open water?
Indoors — it's a heated pool swim at Henley Leisure Centre, not an open-water swim.
Where does the Henley Triathlon run take place?
Within the grounds of Gillotts School, a separate location from the Henley Leisure Centre swim venue.
What is the minimum age for the Henley Triathlon?
16 on race day for the Sprint and Super Sprint categories.
When were Henley Triathlon results published?
Results aren't published until after the race — check back here, or the official results source, once the race has taken place.
How does transition work at the Henley Triathlon?
It's split across two sites, unlike most sprint triathlons — T1 at the Henley Leisure Centre pool, T2 on the Gillotts School field. You pack your swim-to-bike kit into a dedicated, numbered transition bag, which organisers transport between the two for you.