09/03/2026
**Something for everyone at Ripon Triathlon Festival.**
Whether you’re taking on your **first triathlon** or looking for a great early-season race, there’s a distance and format to suit you.
🏊♂️ **Aquabike** – perfect for beginners or anyone with run injuries still wanting a fun race
🚴 **Sprint** – a classic triathlon distance and a favourite for many athletes
🏃 **Standard distance** – a bigger challenge for those ready to step up
👫 **Relay teams** – share the race with friends, family or clubmates
👧 **Junior races** – part of the Yorkshire Junior Series and the only race with an Open Water swim
Ripon has become known for its welcoming atmosphere, supportive crowds and well-organised racing — making it a great place to build confidence, challenge yourself, and enjoy a brilliant day of sport.
Entries are open now, and we’d love to see you on the start line this year.
👉 **Find your race and sign up today**
https://www.tbfevents.co.uk/ripontriathlonfestival
Ripon Race Course is in the Yorkshire Dales and provides the perfect location for the triathlon festival. The open water swim takes place in the lake by the race track, before heading out onto local undulating roads and finishing with a tow path run along the stunning Ripon waterways.