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Triathlon · Sprint
Stratford Triathlon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 18 April 2027
- Location
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK
- Distance
- 23.4 km total
0.4km swim 18km bike 5km run
Stratford Triathlon: 18 April 2027 — the indoor pool swim and River Avon towpath run, a split-time calculator, and real Verus athletes racing it.
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Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 18 April 2027
- Venue
- Stratford Leisure Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YY
- Distance
- Sprint — 23.4km total
- Start Time
- Waves between approximately 7:30am and 11:10am — exact wave times are emailed 7-10 days before the event.
- Draft-Legal Bike
- No — non-drafting
- Cut-Off
- The organizer describes the event as open to all abilities, with no cut-off stated.
Also this weekend
The same event also offers a Super Sprint and Fun category (200m/18km/2.5km) and a Sprint Relay team option (400m/18km/5km). This is a genuinely separate event from the Warwickshire Triathlon — same organizer (UK Triathlon) and same venue, but Stratford Triathlon runs in spring while Warwickshire Triathlon runs in autumn.
Super Sprint / Fun
Same bike distance as the Sprint at this event — shorter pool swim and run only.
Leg 1 of 3
Swim — 0.4km
An indoor, heated pool swim.
- Venue
- Stratford 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 — 18km
An 18km bike route through scenic countryside toward Warwick.
- Venue
- Roads around Stratford-upon-Avon, toward Warwick
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Road.
Non-drafting
Leg 3 of 3
Run — 5km
A flat run along the River Avon towpath.
- Venue
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Towpath.
Transitions
Transition is at Stratford Leisure Centre.
Stratford Triathlon Split Calculator
Stratford Triathlon Split-Time Calculator
Enter your own swim, bike and run pace to project a real finish time.
Projected Finish Time
1:15:30
Racing a different distance? Try the generic split calculator or the swim pace calculator.
Where Stratford Triathlon starts and finishes
Stratford Triathlon starts at Stratford Leisure Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YY and finishes at Stratford Leisure Centre indoor pool. 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
Reported at £80 for Sprint/Super Sprint/Fun solo entry, £90 for a Sprint Relay team, and £70 for the Cancer Research UK charity wave, as part of a "Summer Sale" discount off standard pricing — 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.
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
- The 2027 edition is the 32nd running of this event.
- Organized by UK Triathlon at Stratford Leisure Centre — the same venue as the separate, autumn Warwickshire Triathlon.
- All finishers receive a medal, with chip timing throughout.
- Race pack (per the 2026 UK Triathlon template): two race numbers, a cycle sticker, a helmet sticker, a timing chip and strap (worn on the 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 (cash or card, roughly 15 minutes) — book via WhatsApp on 07748 053009.
- Non-drafting: a 10m gap is required between front wheels, with 20 seconds allowed to complete a pass. Headphones, phones and cameras are banned in transition and on course.
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 Stratford Leisure Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YY
Transport, Spectating & Where to Stay
Transport
Stratford-upon-Avon railway station serves the town — exact distance to the Leisure Centre was not confirmed in sources checked.
Riverside Car Park (pay and display) at the leisure centre, with a dedicated motorhome bay exempt from the usual height restriction; an overflow pay-on-exit multi-storey car park sits opposite.
The bike course runs on open roads toward Warwick rather than a fully closed circuit — check the official site for specifics.
Spectator guide
Stratford Leisure Centre covers the swim, transition and finish, making it the natural spectator hub.
Not published in detail for this event.
Where to stay
Stratford-upon-Avon town centre
+ Closest to the venue, with a good range of accommodation given the town's general tourist popularity.
– Can carry a premium given Stratford's wider tourist appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Stratford Triathlon?
The next confirmed date is Sunday 18 April 2027 — the 32nd running of the event.
Is the Stratford Triathlon the same as the Warwickshire Triathlon?
No — they're two separate events, both organized by UK Triathlon at the same Stratford Leisure Centre venue, but Stratford Triathlon runs in spring and Warwickshire Triathlon runs in autumn.
What distances does the Stratford Triathlon offer?
Sprint (400m/18km/5km) and Super Sprint/Fun (200m/18km/2.5km), plus a Sprint Relay team option.
Is the Stratford Triathlon swim indoors or open water?
Indoors — it's a heated pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre, not an open-water swim.
What is the minimum age for the Stratford Triathlon?
16 on race day.
When were Stratford Triathlon results published?
Not yet — results can't exist before the race happens. They'll be added here (or on the official results page) once it's done.
What nutrition is on the Stratford Triathlon course?
High5 energy drink and water at a single run aid station (passed every lap) and at the finish.