The Moran’s Junior Aquathlon & Triathlon in association with Pied Piper, is a fun sporting challenge which raises funds for two charities and is designed for children aged 8 to 16. The aquathlon comprises a swim in the heated main pool of the lido followed by a run around Sandford Park, whilst the Triathlon includes a cycle in the park in-between the swim and run.
This event starts at 7.30am with the youngest wave going first. Other start times are provisional, subject to numbers entered but all being well, the last wave should go of no later than 9.30am
The event is managed in partnership with Cheltenham Lido Ltd (Registered charity #1052203) and Pied Piper Appeal (Registered charity #1011611).
Click here to book the Junior Aquathlon
Click here to book the Junior Triathlon
Age categories:
TriStar Start (age 8) – born 2018
TriStar 1 (age 9-10) – born 2016 to 2017
TriStar 2 (age 11-12) – born 2014 to 2015
TriStar 3 (age 13-14) – born 2012 to 2013
Youth (age 15-16) – born 2010 to 2011
Age category shall be determined by age at 31 December in the year of competition in line with British Triathlon rules. Examples of age category:
a) A child who is currently 7 but turns 8 between the event and December is able to compete in Tristar Start group.
b) A child who is 10 but turns 11 between the event and December would compete in Tristar 2 group.
Distances:
TriStar Start – Swim 54m, 1km Cycle & Run 500m (Start 7.30am)
TriStar 1 – Swim 100m, 1.5km Cycle & Run 1km (Start 7.50am)
TriStar 2 – Swim 200m, 3km Cycle & Run 1.5km (Start 8.20am)
TriStar 3 – Swim 300m, 4.5km Cycle & Run 2.5km (Start 8.45am)
Youth – Swim 400m, 6km Cycle & Run 3km (Start 9.30am)
(excluding cycle for Aquathlon)
To participate in this event, you are required to become a member of British Triathlon and hold a race licence. You must either become a Core or Ultimate annual member here (www.britishtriathlon.org/join) or purchase a single use Race Pass for your race,
Via this link https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/moran%27s-junior-triathlon-aquathlon-2026_16949
A race pass costs £2 for participants under 24 years old and is £8 for those aged 24 years and above.
Check out last year’s opening day!
