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Triathlon · Sprint
Warwickshire Triathlon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Location
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK
- Distance
- 23.4 km total
0.4km swim 18km bike 5km run
Warwickshire Triathlon: 4 October 2026 — the indoor pool swim and River Avon bike course, a split-time calculator, and real Verus athletes racing it.
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Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Venue
- Stratford Leisure Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YY
- Distance
- Sprint — 23.4km total
- Start Time
- TBC — not published in sources checked.
- Draft-Legal Bike
- No — non-drafting
- Cut-Off
- The organizer states there are no cut-off times for this event.
Also this weekend
The same event also offers a Super Sprint (200m/18km/2.5km), a 'Fun' category at the super-sprint distances, and a Sprint Relay team option.
Super Sprint
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 33m pool swim — 12 lengths for the Sprint distance.
- 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
A single 18km bike lap through Warwickshire countryside.
- Venue
- Roads around Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Road.
Non-drafting
Leg 3 of 3
Run — 5km
Two 2.5km laps, with scenic views of the River Avon.
- Venue
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
- Elevation gain
- No official figure published — see notes above
- Surface
- Road/path.
Transitions
Transition is at Stratford Leisure Centre.
Warwickshire Triathlon Split Calculator
Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire Triathlon starts and finishes
Warwickshire 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
£80 for Sprint, Super Sprint or Fun solo entry; £90 for a Sprint Relay team; £70 for the Cancer Research UK charity wave.
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 (£70) is available, with the organizer donating £10 per entry to the charity.
Race Day Info & Checklist
On the day
- Organized by UK Triathlon at Stratford Leisure Centre.
- An indoor pool swim rather than open water — useful for athletes who prefer not to swim in open water.
- The bike and run courses are both flat, with the run offering scenic views of the River Avon.
- Individual start times are emailed 7-10 days before the event; race packs are collected on-site only (no postal option) — organisers recommend arriving an hour early.
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.
Not published for this event — check the official site closer to race day.
The bike course runs on open roads through Warwickshire countryside 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 Warwickshire Triathlon?
The next confirmed date is Sunday 4 October 2026.
What distances does the Warwickshire Triathlon offer?
Sprint (400m/18km/5km) and Super Sprint (200m/18km/2.5km), plus a "Fun" category and a Sprint Relay team option.
Is the Warwickshire Triathlon swim indoors or open water?
Indoors — it's a heated pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre, not an open-water swim.
Is there a cut-off time for the Warwickshire Triathlon?
No — the organizer states there are no cut-off times for this event.
What is the minimum age for the Warwickshire Triathlon?
16 on race day.
Is the Warwickshire Triathlon the same as the event at Draycote Water?
No — this event is based at Stratford Leisure Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, not Draycote Water.
When were Warwickshire 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.