Swansea Triathlon Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Swansea Triathlon

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

Location: Swansea, Wales

Medal Events: Swim, Sprint Triathlon, 5k

Competitors: 2000

Format: The Swansea Triathlon is undoubtably one of the best sprint triathlons in the UK. The atmosphere is super hard to beat and the finish line will leave you wanting more!! With the Swansea Swim the day before the Triathlon and the Swansea 5k taking place during the triathlon, it really is a weekend for all. Can you secure the ultimate bragging rights and do the double, The Swansea Swim and Tri? With the event selling out year on year, its vital to enter early to secure your place on the start line.

Event Itinerary

To work out where you need to be and when, simply check out our itinerary of events below.

  • Saturday 23rd May 2026

    • 10am - 4pm
      Registration
      TBC
    • 12.30pm
      Swansea Swim Starts
      Secrets Cafe, Swansea

  • Sunday 24th May 2026

    • 9am - 12pm
      Registration Open
      TBC
    • 10.30am - 12.15pm
      Transition open
    • 1pm
      Wave 1 & 2 Start
      Swansea Bay (by the Civic Centre)
    • 1.30pm
      Wave 3 & 4 Start
      Swansea Bay, Outside the civic centre
    • 2.45pm
      5k Starts
    • 3pm
      Last Bike Back
    • 3.30pm
      Last athlete finishes
      Swansea Arena
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