Race Description

An event for the whole family to participate in. With categories for children 8-16yrs, youths & Adults as well as a scootathon for 2-7yr old siblings.

It all begins with an Open water lake swim, followed by a run circuit on pathways all within the Sandwell Country Park. All the excitement in a great location!

This Event has been run for many years as a Triathlon (swim/bike/run) but to encourage more into the sport following Covid, the Event is being run as an Aquathlon (same swim/run course but no cycle segment) with the option of “swim only” for 2025.

Format

This is an aquathlon (swim + run), rather than a full triathlon; there is no cycling leg for 2025. The format also offers a “swim only” option.

Race Options / Categories & Distances

There are races for different ages / ability categories. Each race involves a swim in open water (the lake), followed by a run, with a transition in between. Transition includes a 70m section over tarmac.

Race Types

Race Category	Ages / Notes	Swim Distance	Run Distance	Terrain & Other Features

Adults (Short)

Adults

400m swim & 4 km run

4 km flat/gravel run

Open water lake; run is flat/gravel; transition 70 m on tarmac; aid stations, distance markers etc. British Triathlon

Adults (Longer)

Adults

750m swim & 5 km run

5 km

Same terrain setups; more swim & run distances. British Triathlon

TriStar 1

Ages 9 or 10 as of 31 Dec

150m swim & 1,200m run

1.2 km

Open water swim, run is undulating/tarmac; same transition setup. British Triathlon

TriStar 2

Ages 11-12

250m swim & 1,800m run

1.8 km

Same features. British Triathlon

TriStar 3

Ages 13-14

300m swim & 2.4 km run

2.4 km

Same terrain etc. British Triathlon

TriStar Start

Age 8

50m swim & 600m run

600 m

Friendly introduction for youngest age group. British Triathlon

Youth

Ages 15-16 as of 31 Dec

400m swim & 4 km run

4 km

Like the adult short version but youth category. British Triathlon