Sunday 10th May, 2026
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre – London SE19 2BB
2026 Crystal Palace Triathlon
Well done to everyone competing in this years race!
Full results available online now.
Take on the CPT Tri Hill Climb challenge! 
This year, we’ll be tracking competitors on our Strava Segment in the park to find out who can conquer the climb in the fastest time.
Simply record your ride using your Smart Watch or Cycle Computer, upload it to Strava, and see how you rank against other competitors on the day.
Prizes awarded to the fastest climbers!
Race categories
(Ages as at 31 December of the race year)
Swim Bike Run – Novice
Age: 17+
Sign up to your first Triathlon in 2026! If you’re new to the sport, why not try out our new Novice category designed for those who want to try our amazing sport for the first time.
Swim: 50m – 2 lengths in the 25m pool
Bike: 2.2km – 1 lap of a closed road circuit in the park
Run: 750m – Including a lap around the National Sports Centre Track!
Click here to view the course map
Registration opens: 07.30
Race start: from 08:30 to 08:35
Adult Open Distance
Age: 17+
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths in the 25m pool
Bike: 20km – 9 laps of a closed road circuit in the park
Run: 5km – 2 laps in the park, 1.5 Lap of Track
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Registration opens: 07.30
Race start: from 08:40 to 09:40
Adult Team Relay Distance
Our relay triathlon is the standard relay format with a team of three completing the three triathlon disciplines: one person does the swim, the next takes on the cycle and the third completes the run.
The timing chip is passed on from one team member to the next in transition. Teams of two are also allowed.
Age: 17+
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths in the 25m pool
Bike: 20km – 9 laps of a closed road circuit in the park
Run: 5km – 2 laps in the park, 1.5 Lap of Track
Click here to view the course map
Registration opens: 07.30
Race start: from 08:40 to 09:40
Adult Super Sprint Distance
Age: 20+
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths in the 25m pool
Bike: 11.4 km – 5 laps of a closed road circuit in the park
Run: 2.8km – 1 lap in the park, 1.5 laps of Track
Click here to view the course map
Registration opens: 07.30
Race start: from 09:40 to 09:50
Adult Duathlon
Age: 20+
Run: 5k – 2 laps in the park
Bike: 20km – 9 laps of a closed road circuit in the park
Run: 2.7km – 1 lap in the park, 1.5 laps of Track
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Registration opens: 07.30
Race start: from 08:30
Adult Aquathlon
Age: 20+
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths in the 25m pool
Run: 5km – 2 lap in the park, 1.5 laps of Track
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Registration opens: 07.30
Race start: from 08:40 to 09:40
Adult 10km Run
Age: 20+
Run: 10km – 4 lap in the park, 1.5 laps of Track
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Registration opens: 07.30
Race start: from 08:30
Juniors
Ages: 17-19 years
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths in the 25m pool
Bike: 11.4 km – 5 laps of a closed road circuit in the park
Run: 2.8km – 1 lap in the park, 1.5 laps of Track
Click here to view the course map
Registration opens: 08.30
Race start: from 10:05
Youths
Ages: 15-16 years
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths in the 25m pool
Bike: 11.4 km – 5 laps of a closed road circuit in the park
Run: 2.8km – 1 lap in the park, 1.5 laps of Track
Click here to view the course map
Registration opens: 08.30
Race start: from 10:05
TriStar 3
Ages: 13-14 years
Swim: 300m – 12 lengths in the 25m training pool*
Bike: 8km – 4 laps of a closed road circuit in the park**
Run: 2.4km – 1 lap in the park, 1.5 laps of Track
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Registration opens: 09.30
Race start: from 11.10
TriStar 2
Ages: 11-12 years
Swim: 150m – 6 lengths in the 25m training pool*
Bike: 6km – 3 laps of a closed road circuit in the park**
Run: 1.8km – 1 lap in the park, 0.5 lap of Track
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Registration opens: 10.50
Race start: from 12.20
TriStar 1
Ages: 9-10 years
Swim: 150m – 6 lengths in the 25m training pool*
Bike: 4km – 2 lap of a closed road circuit in the park**
Run: 1.2km – Out and back plus 0.75 Lap of Track
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Registration opens: 12.00
Race start: from 13.30
TriStart
Ages: 8 years
Swim: 50m – 2 lengths up and down swim in the 25m training pool. (6 Tristart’s start at the same time, each in their own lane)*
Bike: 1km – Out and back
Run: 400m – Lap of track
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Registration opens: 13.15
Race start: from 14.45
* Please ensure your child is confident of completing the swim distance
** The laps on the bike course are tough as it involves climbing the hill multiple times and descending at the other side of the park. Please ensure your child is confident and able to complete the course before entering them.
British Triathlon Race Pass
As part of the British Triathlon Competition Rules, individuals are required to become a member of the sport when taking part in a British Triathlon permitted event and hold a race licence. A Race Pass is for individuals who are not annual members of British Triathlon.
If you are already a member of British Triathlon, you will be invited to enter your membership number during registration.
For non-members, a Race Pass provides membership to the sport on the day of the race with a race licence and public liability insurance cover for the duration of the race.
How much is a Race Pass?
A Race Pass costs £2 for participants aged under 24 and £8 for those aged 25 years and above. You’ll be invited to purchase your race pass as part of the event registration process. More information about the race pass system can be found online here.
Race photography
My Sport Photos will be photographing all the action throughout your race. Subscribe on their website now to be the first to see your photos! Photos will be available online within 24 hours at www.mysportphotos.co.uk.
If you’d like to speak to us about the Race or have any questions, you contact us at race@crystalpalacetriathletes.com
The withdrawal/refund policy is as follows:
- 4 months – 8 weeks – 50% refund of entry fee paid
- 8 weeks – 4 weeks – No refund but entry will be transferable if you provide full details of who you want to transfer your place to
- Less than 4 weeks – No refund and entry not transferable
- Entries cannot be deferred until next year
- Please note that if you have purchased a Race Pass from British Triathlon this is non-transferable and non-refundable.
Contact us if you need to withdraw your entry.
Race photography
My Sport Photos photographed all the action throughout the race. Photos can be viewed here once available: www.mysportphotos.co.uk.
