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Triathlon · Olympic
Shropshire Triathlon 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 19 June 2027
- Location
- Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK
- Distance
- 50.5 km total
1.5km swim 39km bike 10km run
Shropshire Triathlon: 19 June 2027 — The Mere lake swim at Ellesmere, a split-time calculator, and real Verus athletes racing it.
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Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 19 June 2027
- Venue
- The Mere, Cremorne Gardens, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0PA
- Distance
- Olympic — 50.5km total
- Start Time
- 7:00am (Olympic); 7:45am (Sprint)
- 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 Sprint distance (750m/25km/5km) and a Super Sprint (200m/25km/2.5km — note the organizer lists the same 25km bike distance for Super Sprint as Sprint, which is unusually long for that category and worth double-checking with UK Triathlon before race day), plus Relay options for the Olympic and Sprint distances.
Sprint
Wetsuit optional at this distance, unlike the Olympic distance where it's compulsory.
Super Sprint
The organizer's site lists the same 25km bike distance as the Sprint category — worth confirming directly, as this is unusual for a Super Sprint.
Leg 1 of 3
Swim — 1.5km
A lake swim at The Mere — the event's home venue since 1992.
- Venue
- The Mere, Ellesmere
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Lake — still water.
Wetsuit: Compulsory for the Olympic distance; optional for the Sprint distance.
Leg 2 of 3
Bike — 39km
A 39km bike leg around Ellesmere — slightly shorter than the World Triathlon standard 40km.
- Venue
- Roads around Ellesmere, Shropshire
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Road.
Non-drafting
Leg 3 of 3
Run — 10km
10km run finishing back at The Mere.
- Venue
- Ellesmere, Shropshire
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Road/path.
Wetsuit outlook
Will you need a wetsuit at Shropshire Triathlon?
Water temperature at inland lake in June has typically been 13.3°C, ranging from 11.3°C to 14.4°C in eight of every ten years. Against British Triathlon's thresholds for this race's 1500m swim, that means:
Wetsuit mandatory
Below 14°C a wetsuit is compulsory for a 1500m swim under rule 4.2(a).
What would have happened in each of the last 16 years
- Swim cancelled2 of 16
- Wetsuit mandatory11 of 16
- Optional (recommended)3 of 16
What the organiser says
Compulsory for the Olympic distance; optional for the Sprint distance.
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
Transition is at The Mere, Cremorne Gardens.
Shropshire Triathlon Split Calculator
Shropshire Triathlon Split-Time Calculator
Enter your own swim, bike and run pace to project a real finish time.
Projected Finish Time
2:47:00
Racing a different distance? Try the generic split calculator or the swim pace calculator.
Where Shropshire 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
Discounted pricing seen: Olympic Individual £76 (from £106), Sprint Individual £70 (from £100), Super Sprint £70 (from £100), Olympic Relay £90 (from £120), Sprint Relay £85 (from £115) — treat as a current snapshot, since prices typically rise closer to the event.
Ballot policy
No ballot — entry is direct via UK Triathlon.
Age requirement
Not published for this event — check the official site.
Charity Places
No dedicated charity-place scheme was found published for this event.
Race Day Info & Checklist
On the day
- Held at the same lake venue, The Mere, since 1992.
- Organized by UK Triathlon.
- Wetsuit rules differ by distance — compulsory for Olympic, optional for Sprint. A wetsuit causing a tripping hazard in transition earns a 2-minute time penalty, and it must not cover the timing chip (it interferes with the signal at the swim exit).
- First-time open-water swimmers can request a white swim cap at registration, so other swimmers and the safety kayaks on course know to look out for them.
- A single run feed station is passed twice per lap (first at 800m), plus one at the finish, both with High5 energy drink and water.
- Transition opens at 6:00am, earlier than most UK Triathlon events. Race pack: 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.
Checklist
- Wetsuit — compulsory if racing Olympic distance, optional for Sprint
- 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 The Mere, Cremorne Gardens, Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 0PA
Transport, Spectating & Where to Stay
Transport
Gobowen and Wrexham are the nearest mainline stations to Ellesmere — exact distance to the venue was not confirmed in sources checked.
Several pay-and-display car parks around Ellesmere (Moors, Castlefields, Cross Street, Spa Bridge), some up to a 15-minute walk — or limited pre-bookable parking at Ellesmere Bowling Club (£6 cars/£8 campervans), pre-paid by text or email to the organiser.
The bike course runs on open roads around Ellesmere rather than a fully closed circuit — check the official site for specifics.
Spectator guide
The Mere and Cremorne Gardens cover the swim, transition and finish, making it the natural spectator hub.
Not published in detail for this event.
Where to stay
Ellesmere
+ Closest to The Mere, with a small-town range of accommodation.
– Limited choice compared to a larger town.
Shrewsbury
+ A wider choice of hotels, a reasonable drive away.
– Requires transport to and from Ellesmere on race day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Shropshire Triathlon?
The next confirmed date is Saturday 19 June 2027.
What distances does the Shropshire Triathlon offer?
Olympic (1.5km/39km/10km) and Sprint (750m/25km/5km), plus a Super Sprint and Relay options.
Do I need a wetsuit for the Shropshire Triathlon?
It's compulsory for the Olympic distance and optional for the Sprint distance.
Where does the Shropshire Triathlon take place?
The Mere, Cremorne Gardens, Ellesmere, Shropshire — the event's home venue since 1992.
When were Shropshire Triathlon results published?
There's nothing to publish before race day — results get added here once the race has taken place, same as the official source.
Are open-water swimmers new to it supported at the Shropshire Triathlon?
Yes — first-timers can request a white swim cap at registration, which signals to the safety kayaks and other swimmers to keep an eye out for them.