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Alderford Kids Fun Triathlon

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Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Venue: Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, Shropshire
Swim: Freshwater Lake (no current and no weed)
Swim Starts From: 10am
Age Range: 7 Years to 16 Years (on race day)

The Event

The Alderford Kids Fun Triathlon is back!

2025 will be it's 7th year and we are so excited to see hundreds of children taking on the fun challenge at Alderford Lake.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to challenge themselves, embrace physical activity, and experience the thrill of a triathlon. With a focus on fun, participation, and inclusivity.

Event Format:

This triathlon is an exciting and engaging sporting event designed specifically for young participants.

The triathlon consists of these three components:

  1. Swimming: The children will begin with a swimming leg in the safe spring fed water of Alderford Lake. The swim distance is suitable for children and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience.

  2. Cycling: Following the swim, the children transition to the grass cycling leg, where they will cycle a clearly marked route within the event's secure area. Safety measures are in place to ensure the well-being of all participants.

  3. Running: The final leg of the triathlon is a running segment. Children will showcase their endurance and determination as they complete the run course and finish to the cheers of the crowds at the finish line.

Centrally located and with great facilities including parking, lakeside cafe, Aqua park and kids play area there really is something for everyone to enjoy.

  • Achievable distances for all abilities of 7-16 yr olds
  • Event course contained within the grounds of Alderford Lake
  • Safely roped, freshwater lake edge swim with no currents
  • Grass cycle & run course around the beautiful lake
  • On-site facilities including parking, lakeside café and kids play areas
  • Official UK Kids Fun Triathlon finishers medal for every participant
  • Part of Tri Fest Alderford

 

The UK Kids Fun Alderford Triathlon is designed to be inclusive and accessible to children of all abilities. The event aims to inspire all young individuals, regardless of their sporting background, to take part in a fun-filled day of sport.

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What are the distances?

For Guidance Only Event Name Swim Bike Run
7-9 yrs ZINC 25m 1k

500m
8-11 yrs STEEL 50m 2k 1000m
10-13 yrs BRONZE 50m 3k 1500m
12-15 yrs SILVER 100m 4k 2000m
13-16 yrs GOLD 150m 4k 2500m
All Ages RELAY ZINC 25m 1k 500m
 
All Ages RELAY BRONZE 50m 3k 1500m
 
All Ages RELAY GOLD 150m 4k 2500m
 

 

All ages are for guidance only, your child can take part in any distance they are happy to complete.

Course Maps

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

Alderford Kids Tri - Overall Course
Alderford Kids Tri - Cycle & Run

 

Alderford Kids Fun Triathlon Event Course information

The Swim

  • There will be a verbal briefing prior to the children starting the event. This will be repeated through out the event.
  • The Children will be started at 20 second intervals in the lake so there are no mass starts.
  • The swim course is one lane rope 25m in distance, children swim along the lane rope (25m), when they have finished their distance, they will exit the water, if they need to do another lap they will go around the lane rope and swim on the other side. 
  • A swim cap will be given to each child and must be worn. Children may use their own swim cap instead if preferred.
  • The lane rope is also there as an aid should any child feel the need to stop and hold on to something. There are safety marshals and canoeists in the water to look after the children. Children are permitted to use swim arm bands if they wish.
  • Safety in the water: there will be safety divers, race crew & canoeists in the water at all times; they will guide the children around the swim course to make sure the children are safe.

 

The Bike

  • The whole of the bike course is post and taped, making it very easy to navigate for the children. 
  • There will be signage around the venue reminding children of how many laps they are meant to do.
  • There will be marshals on the course and dismount line, to help any child that needs it.
  • Children will not be allowed to take part without a bike helmet.

 

The Run

  • The whole of the run course is on short grass and is flat as well as being inside the grounds of Alderford Lake, making it safe for the children.
  • There is a feedstation on the run course, serving water to any child that requests one
  • All children will pass under the Official UK Triathlon Finish Line and have their name announced as they finish.

 

Parents/Carers

  • The race day envelope will be given to the child at Registation on the day. This envelope will contain, 1 race number, 2 bike stickers & 2 wristbands. The child wears the child wristband and a parent/carer wears the adult wristband.
  • One person (aged 18 or over) is permitted to help the child in the transition area. This person will be required to wear the corresponding numbered adult wristband.
  • To gain entry to the transition area, all stickers must be attached to the cycle and cycle helmet and the parent/carer helping the child must be wearing the corresponding numbered adult wristband.
  • A parent/carer are permitted to run alongside their child on the cycle and run courses if the child needs addional support. 

Event Day Information

You can use this information as a guide for your event.

Full and up to date 2025 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

If you have not received the event day email within this time please check your spam/junk folder and if it is still missing please email customercare@uktriathlon.co.uk

Race Day Information 2024 

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, bike stickers etc at registration on the day.

Event Photos

Click here for official event photographs.

  Please only email queries to results@uktriathlon.co.uk when the full results are posted.

2024 Results

Results - archive

2019 Results

2018 Results

2017 Results

2016 Results

2015 Results

Entry Form

Alderford Kids Triathlon 2025

£30.00

(Price per race entry or per relay team)

Please select your race from the drop down list below. The price will adjust automatically.

Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information (Individual Start Times, Bib Numbers etc) will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event.

Telephone Entry

If you would prefer to enter over the phone please call

01270 842800 and secure your place today!

(Lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9:30am-3:00pm).

Feedback

I just want to say a big thank you to all the volunteers in today event they were fantastic. In particular a big thank you to the man who was in the lake looking after those swimmers who weren’t so confident and reassuring them. It really was fantastic and we will definitely be back next year. It was all you could want from a kids event and more.

Sarah 

Testimonial

Dear UK Triathlon team

I just wanted to say a huge thank from us at St Thomas', the children and parents had an absolutely amazing day at the Cheshire Duathlon.  The feedback from parents has been phenomenal in terms of seeing their children achieve something they never would have normally attempted, also the children have still been buzzing and talking about it (even wearing their medals in school today). It most certainly was an experience they will never forget.

This was a big investment for our school, so from a personal point of view, the event was extremely well organised both prior to and on the day. The UK Tri team made us feel really special throughout the day taking their time to do extra photos and make special announcements etc, this meant a lot to both myself and the children. I can genuinely say that Saturday will be one of my career highlights forever.

The children and myself wanted to send you all a picture of us with our medals to say a big thank you for creating the most amazing memories and giving us the most magnificent sense of achievement.

If I can be of any help in terms in speaking to other schools etc just let me know.

Many Thanks

Louise and Team St Thomas'