Ripon Triathlon Festival

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. 

03/07/2025

This is it. Your final reminder to secure your spot at Ripon Triathlon Festival! With registration closing soon, now is the time to take action and join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing and festivities.

Event Details:
• Date: July 12th-13th
• Location: Ripon Racecourse
• Races:
◦ Juniors - For ages 8 to 18, races for all ages.
◦ Adults - Sunday 13th - Sprint (9am); Standard (11am)
Whether you’re tackling the Standard or Sprint distance, this is your chance to race in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and experience a weekend filled with excitement.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
• Seamless racing: We’ve built on last year to improve the athlete experience and make your race smoother on the roads
• Race Day Experience: Perfect your race-day skills and test your endurance.
• Open Water Swim: Take on the challenge of swimming in the Ripon Racecourse Lake.
• Smooth Transitions: Practise your transitions in a well-organised, supportive environment.
• Festival Fun: Enjoy live music, great food, and activities for the whole family, including a inflatables, watersports, fun run and Q&A with the incredible Olympians - Alistair and Jonny Brownlee

Book now you don’t want to miss this event 🧡

01/07/2025

Entries for the Ripon Triathlon Festival 2025 close Sunday and trust us, this is not the year to sit it out.

Whether you’re racing, cheering, or just soaking up the festival vibes, there’s something for everyone at Yorkshire’s most family-friendly weekend of sport. Here’s why you might seriously regret missing out:

🏊‍♀️ Triathlon racing for all – Sprint, Standard, Aquabike & Relays on quieter Sunday roads

👶 Junior Triathlons – From TriStart to Junior (8–18 yrs) with the only open water swim for kids in the North

🎤 Live music – Bring your deck chair, we’ve got your afternoon entertainment sorted

🏃 Free 4K Family Fun Run with Jonny Brownlee – Yes, really!

🎪 Q&A with the Brownlee Brothers – Hear directly from the legends themselves

🛶 Water sports taster sessions & demos – Get stuck in with paddleboarding and more

🧁 Improved catering – Think stone-baked pizza, protein pancakes, dirty dumplings & crepes

🎉 Inflatables & kids’ activities – Loads to keep the young (and young-at-heart) entertained

⛺ On-site camping – Make a weekend of it with friends or family

All this while supporting a brilliant cause. Profits go to The Brownlee Foundation, helping thousands of children get involved in sport every year.

Sign up now and don’t miss out!

16/06/2025

29/05/2025

Yes you guessed it - come run with Brownlee Fitness and Jonny Brownlee on Saturday 12th July

FREE to join and experience training with the legend himself and the Brownlee Fitness Team 🧡

We are so excited to see you there!

17/04/2025

Still deciding which race to go for? Here’s a little Easter bonus to help you choose both.

For a limited time only, when you sign up to both TBF 2025 triathlons you’ll automatically save 15% at checkout. No codes, no fuss. Simply add two events to your shopping bag and we’ll do the rest.

Whether you're levelling up with a second distance, racing with friends, or planning a season of personal bests, this is your chance to lock in your goals and save.

Book on for Ripon & Helvellyn today!

26/03/2025

Don’t forget Entries are Live!

Ripon Triathlon Festival could be your race - A Fun, Friendly Triathlon Festival For All Levels
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Link in Bio to join 🧡

19/03/2025

Ever wanted to combine all the fun of a festival with the exhilaration and adrenaline rush of a triathlon?

Well… That’s exactly what’s in store at Ripon this year.

Because not only do we have events of all types and distances to suit every abilitiy, but the whole weekend is geared up with a festival vibe.

You can camp with us from midday on Friday until 8pm on Sunday and have the choice of staying one or two nights.

So whether you just want to avoid that early morning drive to the event, or have some chill out time right after you finish…

OR you’re looking to spend a whole weekend hanging out with fellow endurance enthusiasts, having a blast and letting your hair down, we’ve got you covered.

Pitches are 8m x 6m and can hold one tent and a car or a camping vehicle. Plus, with very competitive prices (one night for £15 or two nights for £25) this could be the cheapest weekend break you have all year!

Just visit the link in our bio for more details.

03/03/2025

Our Future Triathletes 🧡

Did you know we have Junior races?

The Ripon Junior Triathlon is proudly presented by TBF events in collaboration with The Brownlee Foundation & Ripon Triathlon Club

This Junior Triathlon forms part of the Ripon Triathlon Festival, where we have a weekend of events suitable for everyone. The Ripon Junior Triathlon caters for children from 8 years old (born 2017) up to Youth athletes aged 16 (born 2009).
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Get ready for an action-packed weekend at Ripon Triathlon Festival, where our junior races are set to inspire the next generation of triathletes!