The Cheltenham Tri Festival 2026!
The event is aimed at all abilities and fitness levels, from complete novice to club and pro triathlete, as well as charity and fun competitors. Competitors must be over the age of 17 to compete.
The swim is undertaken in the Cheltenham Lido 50 metre outdoor swimming pool, with the run and cycle routes around Cheltenham and through Sandford Park.
The event is managed by Cheltenham Lido Ltd, in support of Sue Ryder as our headline charity. Cheltenham Lido (Registered charity #1052203) . Sue Ryder (Registered charity # 1052076) If you wish to raise or donate money for either of these charities.
Please click here to sign up, support and raise money for Sue Rider
Please click here to sign up, support and raise money for Cheltenham Lido
T-shirt deadline: 31st July 2026. Entries after this date will receive a discounted ticket as no T-shirt will be included.
Click Here to Book onto the Sprint Triathlon
Click Here to book onto the Super Sprint Triathlon
Click Here to Book onto the Standard Distance
Click Here to Book onto the Team Relay
Run and cycle routes are anti-clockwise
Sprint: Swim 800m, Bike 18.2km, Run 4.7km
Super Sprint: Swim 400m, Bike 9.2km, Run 2.3km
Standard Distance: Swim 1.5km, Bike 44km, Run 9.5km
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/the-cheltenham-tri-festival-2026_16947
A race pass costs £2 for participants under 24 years old and is £8 for those aged 24 years and above.
This event is proudly sponsored by Thomson & Bancks Solicitors: ‘Your local, trusted, dedicated legal team for all your personal and business needs because ‘You matter to us’.”
Check out last year’s opening day!
