SPRINT

Blenheim Palace Sprint

SPRINT

Race info

Whether it’s your first triathlon or your tenth, the Sprint Triathlon at Blenheim Palace offers an unforgettable all-round challenge in one of the UK’s most iconic settings.

Take it on solo, team up with friends for the exciting Relay option, or push your limits with the epic Weekend Warrior challenge. However you race, this is your moment, don’t miss out!

Through the Oxfordshire Estate

Swim: Swim in the stunning Queen Pool at Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire. Course maps are subject to change. Final routes will be confirmed closer to race day.

Race Day at the Palace

Sprint distance at Blenheim is designed for athletes who want a real test in an extraordinary setting. The swim is long enough that technique matters. The bike is challenging enough that fitness matters. The run is far enough that mental toughness matters.

You'll race through the palace grounds, past the Great Lake, and along the Cotswolds terrain that makes Blenheim unique. The course is fully marshalled. Aid stations are stocked. Medical support is on course.

Early June conditions are ideal for racing. Mild temperatures. Long daylight hours. The palace grounds at their most beautiful. After you finish, the festival atmosphere continues all day.

RACE THE SPRINT

Elite Racing at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace hosts elite racing alongside age-group competition. Watch the fastest triathletes in Britain compete on the same course you just raced. The Sprint distance brings together elite and age-group athletes in a shared race-day experience.

Race alongside athletes who compete at the highest level. Share the course. Share the atmosphere. Share the finish line at a palace.

This is what makes Blenheim more than a triathlon. It's a celebration of the sport at every level.

SECURE YOUR SPOT

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FAQs

The lake at Blenheim Palace in early June typically runs 60-66°F. Wetsuits are strongly recommended and permitted at these temperatures.

The Sprint bike course takes you through the palace grounds and into the Cotswolds countryside. Expect rolling terrain with some climbing. Roads are closed to traffic and fully marshalled.

No. Any road-worthy bike is welcome. Road bikes, hybrid bikes, and mountain bikes are all permitted. Your bike must comply with British Triathlon rules.

Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. You race through the palace grounds, past the Great Lake, and finish in front of the palace itself. No other triathlon in the world offers this setting.

Most Sprint athletes finish between 75 and 120 minutes depending on fitness level and experience. Check official race communications for any time cutoffs.