Teesdale Triathlon 2026

Set in the glorious Teesdale countryside, this is a race like no other. Competitors come back time and again to tackle the 400m pool swim; the testing, 17-mile bike section; followed by the three-mile, off-road run. Designed to cater for seasoned triathletes as well as complete beginners, it’s no wonder entries regularly sell out before the official closing date. Participants rave about the generous goody-bags and extensive prize list, as well as the terrific support they receive from our friendly team of marshals. There’s a full range of prizes – plus special awards for first-timers.

Event Info

Date(s)

20 September 2026

Start time

08:00

Venue

Teesdale Leisure Centre
Teesdale Sports Centre
Strathmore Road
Barnard Castle
DL12 8DS

Region

North East

Expected competitors

160

Meeting point

Strathmore Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8DS

RACE DAY FACILITIES & FEATURES

Chip Timing
Numbered Racking
Finisher Prizes
Custom T-Shirt
On-Site Parking
Changing Areas
Hot Showers
Toilets
Accessible Parking
Accessible Changing
Accessible Showers
Accessible Toilets
TEESDALE ACTION

Darlington Tri In Motion

Ready to Give it s go ?

Join Darlington Triathlon Club for the 2026 Teesdale Triathlon—renowned for its friendly atmosphere, local setting, and perfectly timed to end your season on a high. Whether chasing a PB or a novice tackling your first multi-sport challenge, our club-led team provides the support you need to cross the finish line.

By Triathletes, for Triathletes.

400m pool swim, 20k bike, 5k run
Swim start determined by estimated swim time
1 lap of an undulating bike route
1 lap of an off road run route, finishing back at the leisure centre
Minimum age entry 16 years
Prizes awarded for …..
Age group prizes for first place in

Arrive at least one hour before your start time, event although for later starts this may be over one hour to ensure you attend the race briefing at XX:XX. Please ensure you have enough time to register, rack your bike and gear in transition, change and be poolside XX minutes before your start time. Failure to complete these steps may result in you not being able to race.  

Teesdale triathlon is held under British Triathlon rules. You can find their competition rules here.
You will receive an event pack nearer the date and their will be a full briefing on the morning prior to the event starting. Our Marshalls and volunteers will also be on hand to answer any questions on the day. 

Swimmers are placed into lanes with swimmers of similar ability, in order to do this we need to know your 400m swim time, if you do not know this you can either complete a 400m swim and submit this, or do a 100m swim at a stead comfortable pace and times this by four. You can change your time after registration if needed.
You don’t have to swim front crawl, breaststroke is fine but backstroke is not allowed as their will be multiple swimmers in the same lane. Tumble turns are permitted.