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Triathlon · Full Distance (140.6)
Outlaw Original 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 25 July 2027
- Location
- Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, UK
- Distance
- 226 km total
3.8km swim 180km bike 42.2km run
Outlaw Original: 25 July 2027 — the flat Nottingham full-distance course, a split-time calculator, and real Verus athletes racing it.
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Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 25 July 2027
- Venue
- National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham NG12 2LU
- Distance
- Full Distance (140.6) — 226km total
- Start Time
- 6:00am (weekend runs Saturday 24-Sunday 25 July 2027; Saturday hosts Sprint/Future Outlaw, Sunday hosts the full-distance Original and Aquabike).
- Draft-Legal Bike
- No — non-drafting
- Cut-Off
- Swim + T1: 2 hours 30 minutes. Bike + T2: 8 hours 10 minutes. Run: 6 hours 20 minutes. Overall: 17 hours from the 6:00am start.
Also this weekend
The same weekend also offers Outlaw Middle (1.2mi/56mi/13.1mi), Aquabike (2.4mi swim/112mi bike), Sprint (750m/20km/5km), and Future Outlaw kids' events.
Outlaw Middle
A standard 70.3-equivalent distance, same weekend at the National Water Sports Centre.
Sprint
Runs on the Saturday, alongside Future Outlaw kids' events.
Aquabike
Swim and bike only, at full-distance lengths — no run leg.
Leg 1 of 3
Swim — 3.8km
A mass-start, out-and-back swim on Regatta Lake.
- Venue
- Regatta Lake, National Water Sports Centre
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Lake — still water.
Wetsuit: Wetsuits are mandatory for this race; a specific optional-use temperature threshold was not published.
Leg 2 of 3
Bike — 180km
A flat route out into Nottinghamshire countryside, returning via Holme Pierrepont Hall. The official site quotes both "112 mile" and "113.5-mile" figures on different pages — flagged as an inconsistency rather than resolved. Described only as flat, with no elevation figure published.
- Venue
- Nottinghamshire countryside
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Public road.
Non-drafting
Leg 3 of 3
Run — 42.2km
A three-lap marathon taking in the River Trent towpath, the Lady Bay Bridge turn, the White Water Rapids, and Regatta Lake — described as fast, with no elevation figure published.
- Venue
- Holme Pierrepont / River Trent
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Towpath / road.
Wetsuit outlook
Will you need a wetsuit at Outlaw Original?
Water temperature at inland lake in July has typically been 16.8°C, ranging from 15.8°C to 18.5°C in eight of every ten years. Against British Triathlon's thresholds for this race's 3800m swim, that means:
Wetsuit optional — and recommended
Between 16°C and 24.6°C the choice is yours. Rule 4.2(b) recommends a wetsuit for all novices and age-groupers up to 22°C.
What would have happened in each of the last 16 years
- Wetsuit mandatory3 of 16
- Optional (recommended)13 of 16
What the organiser says
Wetsuits are mandatory for this race; a specific optional-use temperature threshold was not published.
Estimated from air-temperature history — no direct measurement of this water exists, and small, shallow venues tend to run a degree or two warmer than shown. The official temperature is taken an hour before the start, and only that reading decides the rule on the day.
Transitions
T1 and T2 are both at the National Water Sports Centre; bikes are racked the day before (Saturday) only.
Outlaw Original Split Calculator
Outlaw Original Split-Time Calculator
Enter your own swim, bike and run pace to project a real finish time.
Projected Finish Time
11:12:06
Racing a different distance? Try the generic split calculator or the swim pace calculator.
Where Outlaw Original starts and finishes
Outlaw Original starts at National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham NG12 2LU and finishes at Regatta Lake, National Water Sports Centre. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
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
Entry pricing wasn't found published — check the official site directly. Entry is first come, first served, with no ballot found.
Ballot policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served.
Age requirement
The official site states 19 (as of 31 December in the race year), though this text appears on a 2027-dated page and may be stale copy carried over from an earlier year — worth confirming directly before relying on it.
Charity Places
Alzheimer's Research UK is the official charity partner via the GivenGain platform — no minimum fundraising target or fee was found published.
Race Day Info & Checklist
On the day
- Feed stations offer water, High5 Energy Drink, High5 gels, Iso Plus and Zero, cola, bananas, fruit, baked goods and crisps — run stations are set up roughly every 1.5 miles.
- Parking uses an ANPR system via Park PCM; advance tickets are required, with weekend tickets available.
- An event village and grandstand seating are set up at the finish.
- Race pack (per the 2026 sister Outlaw Half Nottingham guide, same organiser): 2x race numbers, a bike security and helmet sticker set, a security wristband worn all weekend, swim cap, timing strap, transition bag stickers, and a holdall.
- A mandatory 20mph speed-limit zone at Radcliffe Roundabout on the bike course is enforced by timing mats, video and marshals — breaching it risks a time penalty or disqualification.
- Transition runs alongside the lake with three kit bags: Swim-to-Bike (orange), Bike-to-Run (grey), hung in the Change Marquee, and a separate white Dry Kit bag in its own marquee. Bikes are racked overnight Saturday — organisers warn not to leave food or gels on the bike, as crows will take them.
- Post-finish: medal, T-shirt, water, Erdinger Alkoholfrei, a post-race massage and a meal.
- Drafting and other rule breaches follow British Triathlon Federation rules rather than a published penalty table; all penalties are posted on a noticeboard in the results tent, which it is the athlete's own responsibility to check. Appeals cost a refundable £30 fee and must be lodged within an hour of the event ending — drafting and littering judgement calls specifically cannot be appealed.
Checklist
- Wetsuit, goggles and swim cap for the Regatta Lake swim
- Bike, helmet (mandatory) and bike shoes, racked at the National Water Sports Centre the day before
- Run shoes and your own nutrition, alongside the High5 products on course
- Your advance parking ticket booked via the ANPR system
- The official Outlaw Triathlon app downloaded in advance, for live tracking
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near the finish grandstand for afterwards
Transport, Spectating & Where to Stay
Transport
Nottingham railway station is the nearest mainline stop, with onward taxi or bus to Holme Pierrepont.
On-site parking uses an ANPR system (Park PCM) — advance tickets are required.
Detailed road-closure information isn't published; confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator guide
The official Outlaw Triathlon app includes course maps and recommended viewing spots for spectators.
No official guidance beyond the app is published on moving between viewing points.
Where to stay
Nottingham city centre
+ The widest hotel choice, a short drive from Holme Pierrepont.
– Not walkable — you'll need transport on race morning.
West Bridgford
+ Closer to the National Water Sports Centre than the city centre.
– Fewer hotel options than central Nottingham.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Outlaw Original 2027?
Sunday 25 July 2027, starting at 6:00am (part of a weekend running from Saturday 24 July).
Is the Outlaw Original bike course flat?
Yes — it's marketed as flat, though the official site is inconsistent on the exact mileage (112 vs 113.5 miles). No elevation figure is published.
What is the Outlaw Original cut-off time?
17 hours overall from the 6:00am start, with intermediate cut-offs of 2h30 for the swim and 8h10 cumulative through the bike.
Which charity does the Outlaw Original support?
Alzheimer's Research UK, with fundraising via the GivenGain platform.
Does the Outlaw Original have a ballot?
No — entry is first come, first served.
What other distances run at the Outlaw weekend?
Outlaw Middle, Aquabike, Sprint, and Future Outlaw kids' events all run the same weekend at the National Water Sports Centre.
How do I get to the Outlaw Original?
Nottingham railway station is the nearest mainline stop; on-site parking uses an ANPR ticketing system, so book in advance.
When were Outlaw Original results published?
Results only exist once the race has been run. Check back here, or the official results page, after the 2027 edition takes place.
What happens if you get a drafting penalty at Outlaw Original?
Outlaw defers to standard British Triathlon Federation rules rather than publishing its own penalty table — breaches are posted on a noticeboard in the results tent, and it's your responsibility to check it. Appeals cost a refundable £30 fee and must be lodged within an hour of the event finishing; drafting and littering calls specifically can't be appealed.
What do you get for finishing Outlaw Original?
A finisher medal, T-shirt, water, Erdinger Alkoholfrei, a post-race massage, and a meal.