We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Crystal Palace Triathlon on Sunday 11th May. This email contains key information you need to know in advance of the race. Please read through carefully!

If you have any questions, please have a look at our FAQs and if not answered there, please drop us an email.

Race start times

The tables below provide the start times for each category on Sunday 11th May. Please note that individual race numbers and start times will be available on the race web page when they are available.

Junior category start times are approximate as they depend on earlier categories finishing on schedule. We have included approximated times for awarding podium place finishers to help you plan your day.

Race information

Race maps for each category are available on the race web page. Please make a note of how many laps you will need to complete for the bike and the run and think about how you will keep track of them!

The race briefing video provides full details of what happens on the day, where everything is, as well as a walk through the course. If you find it helpful, there is a suggested kit list in our useful links and advice page.

Please note that all junior entrants must attend the mandatory race briefing at the time shown above. These briefings will be held in the indoor track and the children then taken directly to the pool.

British Triathlon Race Pace

In line with British Triathlon rules, if you don’t have BTF member you will have purchased a Race Pass along with your entry to the Crystal Palace Triathlon and this provides cover for you on the day of the race. Existing BTF members will not have purchased a race pass as part of their event registration, and so refunds are no longer issued on race day.

Race T-shirts

If you purchased a race t-shirt from our website, these will be available for you to collect on the day next to Registration. There will also be t-shirts available to buy on the day, subject to availability of sizes.

Race photography

My Sport Photos will be photographing all the action throughout your race on 12th May. Subscribe on their website now to be the first to see your photos! Photos will be available online within 24 hours at mysportphotos.

Parking and spectators

For the 2025 race, the main car park (via the entrance on Terrace Straight) will be closed to all vehicles. If you are planning to arrive by car, the Sydenham car park and Penge/Thicket Road car park remain open or you’ll need to find on street parking in the surrounding roads to the park. Check for parking restrictions before arriving and give yourself plenty of time to park and walk over to the registration area.

This map shows our recommended routes for walking into the park. Volunteers will be available at the main entrance to guide you to the registration area.

Spectators are very welcome and this is a great race for being able to see your participant multiple times. Spectators will not be allowed in the pool area due to lack of space. There are plenty of places around the park where you will be able to see both the bike and run course. The adults and most junior categories will be doing multiple laps. Have a look at the spectator guide and course maps to decide where to position yourselves!

Results and Prizes

Live provisional results will be available online on the day.

We will be awarding prizes on the day of the race, with presentations taking place for each category as soon as the results have had initial validation. See approximate timings for each category podium presentation above.

Please stay around for the presentation which will take place near the finish line in the stadium. If you are unable to stay, we can post any awards after the race for £5 to cover postage & packing.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday 11th May

Theresa
Crystal Palace Triathlon 2025
race@crystalpalacetriathletes.com