Eton Dorney Family Triathlon sees the return of junior racing to Dorney Lake alongside our one and only sprint triathlon event at the venue. Dorney lake is a stunning venue and lends itself to a great day of closed road racing, especially on a sunny summer’s day! Featuring an open water swim in Dorney Lake, a flat traffic free road bike course and a spectator friendly run course this will prove to be a great Triathlon you don’t want to miss.

21st JULY 2024

ADULT STARTS FROM 7AM

JUNIOR STARTS FROM 10.30AM

DORNEY LAKE, ETON DORNEY, SL4 6FJ

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THE EVENT

Our Eton Dorney Family Triathlon offers both adult and junior competitors a choice of:

  • Adult Sprint Triathlon (15+)
  • Super Sprint Triathlon (15+)
  • Youth Triathlon (Ages 15-16)
  • Tristars Triathlon Start, 1, 3 & 3 (Ages 8-14)
  • Family Fun Triathlon (Non Competitive)

A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Dorney Lake provides a fantastic opportunity within a closed road environment for both adults and kids to race in a safe environment without the fear of traffic. Not only is it safe its also a beautiful place to swim, bike and run.

KIDS AND BIG KIDS

At this event we host events suitable for both serious athletes, and those just looking to have some fun. We aim to be as inclusive as possible providing both competitive and non competitive opportunities for kids and big kids to enjoy the sport at its best.

EVENT DETAILS

RACE DISTANCES

 SprintSuper Sprint
Swim750m400m
Bike19.5km9.75km
Run5km2.5km

The Swim

Consists of a looped swim for swimmers and a single lap swim for triathletes in an anti clockwise direction.

Super Sprints will head left at the first yellow cylindrical buoy

Sprints will turn left at the first red cylindrical buoy

The Bike 

Course will consist of Bike course consists of a 4.88km anti clockwise loop.

Super sprints will complete 2 laps

Sprint distance athletes will complete 4 laps.

DRAFTING
We have static marshals at key locations on the bike course and they will report you if you are seen to be breaking these rules. One of their key tasks is to identify anyone gaining UNFAIR ADVANTAGE through drafting.

THIS IS A NON DRAFTING EVENT.

The Run

consists of an out and back course.

Super Sprint distance athletes will complete complete one our and back loop.

Sprint Distance athletes will complete two out and back laps.

 

Awards

Awards will be sent out in the post following the event and placings announced via email and social media online.

Awards will be issued on the following basis.

Overall 1-3 Male & Female in All Races.

RACE DISTANCES

Wave Time*
Age Group
Age
Drafting allowed
Date of birth age range
Swim Distance
Bike Distance
Run Distance
10:30
Youth
15-16
 
Born in 2007/08
400m
10km
2.4km
10:45
Tristar 3
13-14
 
Born in 2009/10
300m
5km
2.4km
11:15
Tristar 2
11-12
 
Born in 2011/12
200m
5km
1.8km
11:45
Tristar 1
9-10
 
Born in 2013/14
150m
3km
1.2km
12:15
Tristar Start
8
 
Born in 2015
100m
1.5km
600m

*all times subject to change

THE SWIM COURSE

Your race day will see your child start in the lake where they will swim a single lap course.

Starting in the side lake they will swim under the bridge and into the main lake before exiting the water and heading straight into transition.

Age Group
Swim Distance
Laps
Youth
400m
1
Tristar 3
300m
1
Tristar 2
200m
1
Tristar 1
150m
1
Tristar Start
100m
1

THE BIKE COURSE

Once in transition they will don their trainers, race number, bike helmet, anything else they need and grab their bike. Heading out of transition they will run to the mount line and get on their bike. They will then complete between the required number of out and back laps of our closed road bike course in order to complete the required distance. Once they have completed the distance they will head to the dismount line and back into transition.

Age Group
Bike Distance
Laps 
Youth
10km
2 
Tristar 3
5km
1 
Tristar 2
5km
1 
Tristar 1
3km
1 
Tristar Start
1.5km
1 

THE RUN

Having completed the bike your child will return to transition, rerack their bike and helmet and grab anything else they wish to take with them on the run.

Heading out onto the course they will complete between 1 & 4 laps of the 600m loop passing the finish line each time in order to complete the required distance. Once they have completed the final lap it straight up the finish line and into the race village to receive their medal and finish time.

 
Age Group
Run Distance
Laps
Youth
2.4km
4
Tristar 3
2.4km
4
Tristar 2
1.8km
3
Tristar 1
1.2km
2
Tristar Start
600m
1

The Family Fun Triathlon is perfect for those wanting to give their kids to complete their first triathlon with a parent right alongside. This non competitive event takes place at the end of the event and gives freedom on the course to swim, ride and run at your own pace.

This event operates slightly differently to a traditional fixed distance event, after an initial fixed 100m swim you will be afforded time on the 1.5km bike and 600m run course to complete as much distance as you or you child wants.

THE SWIM

The swim hugs the bank of the lake over 100m so that the shallows are always within easy reach, exiting the water straight into transition.

Here you’ll get ready and head out on the bike riding up and down the lakeside closed roads.

THE BIKE

You will have free reign over the bike course until 30 minutes after the event starts.

THE RUN

You will have free reign over the run course until 45 minutes after the event starts.

All ages as per 31st December 2023, from 15 you may choose to participate in either youth or the normal Sprint, Super Sprint events.

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WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR ENTRY

CANCELLATION INSURANCE

This event is covered by Event Protect. If the event is cancelled, you can apply for a refund directly from Event Protect provided the cancellation is covered by their insurance policy. Learn more about Event Protect.

You may opt at the checkout to protect your entry from injury or similar by taking out cover through Booking Protect.

ENTRY FEES

 

Till End Feb

Till End JuneStandard
Sprint £52.80£59.50£66
Super Sprint£48.00£54.00£60
Youth£35.20£39.60£44
Tristars 3£35.20£39.60£44
Tristars 2£35.20£39.60£44
Tristars 1£35.20£39.60£44
Tristars Start£32.00£36.00£40
Family Fun (per team)£35.00£39.00£44

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Early Bird pricing runs till the end of June.

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