THE KNUTSFORD TRIATHLON 2025
Venue: Knutsford Leisure Centre, Westfield Drive, Knutsford WA16 OBL
Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
INTRODUCTION
Knutsford Tri Club (KTC) proudly presents the inaugural Knutsford Triathlon!
- Friendly event hosted by a local club
- Ideal for first timers
- All levels of ability are welcome
- Supersprint and Sprint distance options
- Heated indoor pool-based swim
- Flat cycle route into the Cheshire countryside
- Flat run on pavements
- Super finishers medal
We plan for around 150 participants. The event takes place under BTF rules (https://www.britishtriathlon.org/competitionrules ) and is non-drafting.
To enter the event please follow the following link:
ENTER THE KNUTFORD TRIATHLON 2025 HERE
THE RACE
The swim / bike / run distances are:
- Supersprint 225m / 13.4km / 2.8km
- Sprint 425m / 26.0km / 5.5km
Both races follow the same bike and run routes, the Sprint is two laps. Race number packs will be allocated at event registration on the morning of the race.
The race information pack and wave start times will be communicated to participants at least a week before the race.
TOILETS AND CHANGING
There will be a number of portaloos in addition to the toilets at Knutsford Leisure Centre.
Changing facilities are limited at the Leisure Centre therefore we advise you to wear your swimming gear beneath clothing and, if happy to do so, get ready in the sports hall.
RACE BRIEFING
Participants will be allocated a race briefing slot based on your estimated swim time. Groupings will typically be of 20-30 persons.
SWIM
The swim will use rolling starts from 8:00am.
Swim lengths are:
- Supersprint 225m (9 lengths)
- Sprint 425m (17 lengths)
BIKE
The bike loop is anticlockwise and approx. 13km in length, on mixed rural minor roads and stretches of faster A and B-roads.
Click here for the course.
Bike distances:
- Supersprint 13.4km (1 lap)
- Sprint 26km (2 laps)
RUN
The run is an anti-clockwise loop of approx. 3km, all on pavements. The route first skirts the edge of Knutsford and then returns towards the town centre before turning back towards Knutsford Leisure Centre.
Click here for the course.
Run distances:
- Supersprint 2.8km (1 lap)
- Sprint 5.5km (2 laps)
FINISH
The finish will be on the main entrance car park at Knutsford Academy. Supporters can watch from the school steps.
Race times will be available from StuWeb from their van adjacent the finish line and on their website www.stuweb.co.ukl
INTERESTED IN TRIATHLON?
Anyone interested in building their triathlon ability and enjoying the company of like-minded individuals is invited to approach any of the marshals wearing Knutsford Tri Club (KTC) kit. People of any ability and fitness level are welcome in our club.
After the event participants and their supporters may like to explore our delightful town, well known locally for its wide range of cafes, hostelries and restaurants, and direct access into Tatton Park. Early booking for Sunday lunch is recommended!