Winchester
25th May 2026
Take on the Winchester Triathlon, one of Hampshire’s most welcoming and scenic triathlon events.
Set in the one of Hampshire's historic cities, the Winchester Tri offers a pool-based swim, picturesque countryside bike route, and a run through the city’s green spaces, making it ideal for both first-time triathletes and seasoned competitors.
Proudly supported by NFU Mutual Winchester, Alton & Wickham, this community-driven event combines great organisation, friendly marshals, and a brilliant atmosphere, the perfect start or highlight to your triathlon season. The Winchester Triathlon promises a fun, inclusive, and rewarding day out.
Junior Triathlon
Perfect for young athletes aged 8 years and up, the Winchester Junior Triathlon is a safe, fun, and fully supervised introduction to triathlon, all set within Kings' School Winchester grounds. Kids will complete a 100m swim in a shallow pool (0.9–1.2m), followed by a 2km bike ride across the grass fields, and finish with a 1km run to the cheering crowd.It’s the perfect mix of fitness, confidence-building, and fun, every child gets the chance to feel like a triathlete!
Parent & Guardian Info:
Spectators are very welcome! Family can cheer their children on from the poolside and around the finish area, making it a great family-friendly day out.
How to get started:
Pick the distance that feels right for you. Whether you’re taking on the Novice for your first ever triathlon or stepping up to the Sprint challenge.
Commit to your goal and start your training journey. Small steps now = big finish-line smiles later!
Bring your friends, family, or teammates and enjoy an incredible day of swim, bike, run, and support.
Every training session, every transition, every finish line, it all counts. You’ve got this!
Winchester TryTri FAQs
- On approach to Kings School please follow the signs to the designated 'Triathlon Car Parking' Parking is free and limited. Check schedules for the best public transport options to be prepared on race morning.
Once you have arrived, follow the signs to registration in our Race HQ (located in the main hall at the Sports Centre, just through the main entrance gates). Visit the desk and have your photo ID ready for collecting your race pack.
- Affix your race numbers; our team will be on hand to assist. The stickers are for your Bike, Helmet, Transition Bag/Box and Supporters. Your timing chip is given to you on the poolside. This goes on your LEFT ankle.
- There will be toilets located on site, within the main sports building.
- Water stations will be outlined in your participant packs. We recommend you bring your own bottle of water to have in Transition and in a bottle cage on your bike for the cycle leg.There will be water supplied at the finish line.
- Follow signs to Transition to rack your bike. Make sure you have attached your Bike stickers and your helmet when you enter Transition. Meet at the Sports Hall at any one of the briefing times (you MUST attend at least one briefing before your wave time).
- Make sure you arrive at least 20 minutes before your allotted swim time to poolside to collect your timing chip. The swim is 200m (8 lengths) for novice or 400m (16 lengths) for sprint. Make sure you count your own lengths!
- Your bike route is ~11km for Novice (one lap) and ~22km for sprint (2 laps).
- The run is 2.5km laps (1 lap for Novice, 2 laps for Sprint). You will finish on the school fields with spectators cheering you across the line!
- Collect your well-deserved finishers medal and water. Relax and enjoy the rest of the day with friends and family. Don’t forget to collect your bike from Transition before you leave! You will need your race number on to identify you as the owner of your bike.
- We recommend that you arrive ready to race. There will not be any baggage storage facilities. You will be able to leave a small number of items in Transition but all personal belongings are left at the owners risk.
- Catering options will be outlined in your participant pack closer to the event date.
- Medical and first aid facilities will be located at various stages throughout the course. If you need medical assistance at any point, please notify a marshal immediately and they will be able to call for assistance. If you do feel unwell on the day or have been ill in the lead up to the event, please consider carefully if you are fit to compete.
- There will be toilets located on site, within the main sports building.
- Water stations will be outlined in your participant packs. We recommend you bring your own bottle of water to have in Transition and in a bottle cage on your bike for the cycle leg.There will be water supplied at the finish line.
What’s Included
- Your First Triathlon Guide
Packed with training tips and advice to help you prepare. Download here
- Free Swim Hat
Yours to keep as a TryTri memento.
- Full Race Starter Kit
Everything you need to get set up for the big day.
- Finisher’s Medal
Celebrate your achievement as you cross the line!
- Bragging Rights
Because you did it, you’re officially a triathlete!
Race Results
View official TryTri triathlon results
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