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Ultimate Triathlon

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Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Venue: The Mere, Cremorne Gardens, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0PA
Swim: Lake: (Freshwater Spring Mere)
Starts From: 6:30am
Distances: 2.4 mile swim - 112 mile cycle - 26.2 mile run
Minimum Age: 18 Years (on race day)

Entry type:

Individual - Was £329, Now £209

Relay Team (2 or 3 in a team) - Was £349, Now £215

 

Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event.

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For more information, see the sections below:

The Event

The UK Ultimate Triathlon is like it says, the ultimate triathlon challenge. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that pushes your limits and rewards you with indescribable triumph.

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary journey where iron-willed athletes from across the UK converge to conquer the ultimate test of endurance. The UK Ultimate Triathlon at Ellesmere is not for the faint of heart; it's a fusion of sheer determination, unyielding discipline, and unbreakable spirits.

Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Join us!

 

  • One of the fastest 'iron distance races' in the country
  • Freshwater multi-lap swim in the freshwater Mere.
  • Picturesque countryside cycle routes through parts of Wales and Shropshire
  • Fully tarmac run routes with closed to traffic roads and pathways
  • Swim start, transition & run finish all within a stone's throw of each other
  • Spectator friendly venue, great for supporting friends and family
  • Includes finishers medal and official race T-shirt
  • Award winning venue

If the long distance UK Ultimate Triathlon is not for you then the UK Ultimate 1/2 Triathlon, Ultimate Olympic or the Ultimate Sprint could be what you are looking for.

 

Race Day Information

Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!

 

Don't want to go it alone?
Take part as a relay team of 2 or 3 and share the challenge of swim, bike and run!
We just need the team captain's info to complete an entry form and your team is good to go!
Limited number of places - Secure Yours NOW!
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Start Times & Cut Off Times

All competitors for the Ultimate will start at 06:30

The cut off times for the Ultimate Triathlon and Relay are as follows:

Swim: 2 hours 15 minutes after start time

Bike: 10 hours 30 minutes after start time

Run: 17 hours after start time

Course Maps

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

Ultimate Triathlon - Site Layout

Ultimate Bike Start/Finish

 

Swim Course

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Cycle Course

To view course direction & distance markers, please click on, “view full version” (top left-hand corner of the map) or run your mouse cursor along the mountain graph to see course direction.

Lapped course, 4 laps for the full distance.

 

Run Course

Event Photos

Click here for official event photography

2024 Results

  Please only email queries to results@uktriathlon.co.uk when the full results are posted.

Previous year’s Results

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2022 Results

2021 Results

2020 Results

2019 Results - Click here

2018 Results

2017 Results

2016 Results

Accommodation

There is a limited amount of free camping spaces available at Ellesmere. These spaces must be pre booked. please email customercare@uktriathlon.co.uk to book your pitch.

If you are not local to the event and are planning to book accommodation please take a look at our places to stay information and map of the area.

Also available are camping and/or caravan venues with full facilities at

willenhallway.com

Bradley Hall Rural Escapes (Glamping Pods)

Abbey Green Farm

Green Lane Caravan Park

Bramblewood Caravan Park

Mile Bank Farm

Roden View

Hadley Park Whitchurch

Sunny Oak Caravan Park

Entry Form

Ultimate Triathlon 2025 Early Bird

On Sale: £209.00 was £329.00

(Price per race entry or per relay team)

The price will adjust automatically when event is selected.

Transgender policy
Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category.
 
All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category.

Telephone Entry

If you would prefer to enter over the phone please call

01270 842800 and secure your place today!

(Lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9:30am-3:00pm).

Wetsuit Use

We will be taking a water temperature Sunday Morning.

We advise that all competitors bring their wetsuit as well as suitable swim attire.

WETSUIT USE
a.) The use of wetsuits is forbidden or mandatory if the following combinations of distance and water temperature are attained:

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Feedback

Hello.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in the Ultimate last weekend.

Everyone I came across that was involved with the day taking place were amazing.

A special mention must go to those that were at the bike aid station half way around the lap, who once they were finished there, continued marshalling on the run route for the rest of the day. They had a longer day out there than I did.

I started off competing in shorter triathlons with UK Triathlon. I have since competed in 9 full distance races, all of the other full distances being with an alternative well known global brand. The UK Ultimate was a breath of fresh air. An absolute bargain compared to the previous full distance races, but the main highlight was that it was such a nice event. The location was lovely, everything went so smoothly and the nutrition available at each feed station was excellent.

Mainly I will forever remember just how friendly everyone was. Every person helping out at each feed station were so friendly despite being out there all day. The competitors were friendly and the people that had come along to support were also just amazing. 

It was also really nice after previous full distance triathlons being so strict on the run rules in particular, that on this event family and friends weren't discouraged from supporting athletes.

I had a really magical day. 

Thank you so much.

Lance Ball competitor number 4

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Most memorable race I have ever participated in

The ultimate triathlon uk - an utterly amazing experience that I will never forget ! A massive thank you to all the team who supported me throughout- I would not have crossed that finish line without them . This event will will change your life - go on and get out there and have a go !!!! Thanks team

Jane Briggs #10

I just wanted to say, what an event you guys put on! I really can't thank all the marshals and helpers enough for making the UK Ultimate the event the highlight of my triathlon career so far. The helpfulness and sheer enthusiasm of each and every person, who stood for hours in the hot sun handing out drinks and directing traffic really helped me to complete my first Iron distance event.

I can still hear the cheers and shouts of encouragement now!

If anyone deserves a medal, it's these guys. I really can't thank you all for an incredible event and I'll be back for certain!

Cheers,

Neil Dallywater #35

I've just completed the 2018 Ultimate. What a fantastic event from start to finish. The things I loved about today's event would be far too long to list here. But I would like to make a special mention for the marshals. They can make or break and event and today they were exceptional.

For anyone thinking of doing a triathlon, this is the one. Stunning location, great course, excellent organisation, the best marshals in the business. Everything to love.

Mark Lysons #66