New Trophies!
As we gear up for an exciting weekend of racing, we want to take a moment to give a massive thank you to one of our amazing supporters — Turners Service Centre!
Turners have generously donated all the trophies and engraving for our Harwich Triathlon Weekend.
Sprint & Junior Triathlons Sold out! 🎉
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that both the Sprint Triathlon and Junior Triathlon for Sunday 8th June 2025 are now officially SOLD OUT!
Volunteering
When you toe the start line of a race - whether it’s a local Parkrun, a marathon, or a grueling Ironman — you’re likely focused on your own goals: setting a personal best, conquering the distance, or simply crossing the finish line. But have you ever stopped to consider the incredible effort that goes on behind the scenes to make these events possible? At the heart of every successful race, triathlon, or endurance event lies a dedicated army of volunteers.
Olympic Tri Gear
Triathlons can be daunting. Not just because you need to be relatively fit but because there are a few elements to learn and some equipment you will need.
We’ve compiled this post for beginners and as a reminder of what you will need on race day.
Basic Triathlon Rules
Whether you're a first-time participant or a seasoned competitor, understanding the basic rules is crucial for a smooth and enjoyable race experience. This guide breaks down key triathlon rules to help you navigate your next event confidently.
Safety Tips for Open Water Swimming
Swimming in open water as part of a triathlon can be exhilarating, but it also presents unique challenges compared to swimming in a pool. Understanding sea safety and preparing adequately can make a significant difference to both your performance and your safety. Here are some essential tips and guidance to ensure a safe and successful open-water swim.
Sprint Tri Gear
Triathlons can be daunting. Not just because you need to be relatively fit but because there are a few elements to learn and some equipment you will need.
We’ve compiled this post for beginners and as a reminder of what you will need on race day.
Get involved
Organising an event like a triathlon requires a lot of help from a lot of people (often times, in the background). Some of that help is required weeks before and a substantial amount of helps is required on the day of the races. As the popular moniker goes, volunteer marshals are “race makers” - they make the race happen. Without them, these events cannot take place. It’s as simple as that.
So, it’s in that spirit we kindly request anyone who can help out in anyway they can, in the build-up and particularly on the race days of Saturday 7th June and Sunday 8th June, to make themselves known to us.
Thank you!
Entries Opening on 1st January 2025
Entries for all of our races will be opening on 1st January!
Chip Timing for Junior Triathlon
Excitingly, we have upgraded the timing system for our Junior Triathlon.
New Sprint Tri 5km Run Course
To those of you that have raced Harwich Sprint Triathlon before, you may be pleased to hear that we have made some changes to the 5k run route. We hope you will enjoy racing on the new course.
New Social Media Accounts
For live updates and exclusive content, why not head over to our new dedicated Harwich Triathlon social media accounts.
New Junior Race Categories
We have now split the Junior Triathlon into three age categories. Under 9s; 9 - 12-year-olds and 13-15-year-olds.
New Olympic Race
Yup - you’ve seen it right! We are bringing an Olympic Triathlon with a sea swim to this year’s Harwich Tri WEEKEND!
With the excitement of racing spread over two days, we are thrilled to be able to offer another race to the repertoire, taking place on Saturday 7th June.
With a 1.5k sea swim in Dovercourt Bay, a 40k cycle through the countryside and a 10k run along the promenade, this Olympic race brings something for those athletes wanting to test their endurance a little bit more than our Sprint Triathlon. Although - with them being on two separate days, there’s nothing stopping you entering both!
We are also offering a team relay option for our Olympic Triathlon. So why not get together a group of friends and enjoy the team spirit of competing one leg each. Medals will be awarded to the whole team, and you’ll be able to cross the finish line together.
With only 120 spaces for individual participants, and 30 spaces for relay teams, don’t delay in signing up for the newest addition to the Harwich Triathlon Weekend.
New Website
If you are reading this, then you’ve already found our wonderful new website!
Hopefully, this wonderful new platform will help us to share all of the latest information, news and details around our races.
You can use this website to find race results, race photos, interactive routes for all event sections, all race information, latest news, purchase merchandise, and ENTER all of our events. This is where any new info will be shared, along with race packs closer to the time.
You can also find all of our contact information on the Contact Us page, should you have any queries. But do check out the FAQ page first, as we may have already answered your question over there.
For results pre-dating 2024, please go back to the Harwich Runners website and look under the Triathlon tab. Results are available back dated to 2014 over on there.
We hope this website can be a useful tool in sharing everything you need to know about the Harwich Triathlon.