UK Triathlon will be donating £10 from every Pink Wave entry back to Cancer Research UK
UK Triathlon have dedicated a section of all their pool based triathlons solely for women wishing to join The Pink Wave.
We want to encourage more women to have a go! Any age, any ability, just get together for the camaraderie and challenge, whilst raising vital funds for research into beating cancer.
Working in partnership with Cancer Research UK, to fundraise for research into all 200 types of cancer, UK Triathlon will be donating £10 from every Pink Wave entry back to Cancer Research UK .

Choose from our 6 Pink Wave events.

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Sunday 9th May 2021 |
Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre - Indoor Pool | |
Minimum Age 16yrs | |
The Pink Wave - 200m swim, 18km cycle, 2.5k run | |
The Pink Wave Relay - 200m swim, 18km cycle, 2.5k run |
Stratford Pink Wave Event Info - Sunday 9th May 2021
The Stratford Triathlon offers an indoor pool swim at Stratford Leisure Centre in the picturesque and historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Now in it's 20th year the event has seen thousands of competitors take on the challenge of swim, bike and run with a fun & friendly atmosphere and great support from the cheering crowds.
The event is aimed at all abilities and all levels of fitness.
- Pool based swim
- Countryside bike route
- Flat towpath run course taking in scenic views of the River Avon
- 2020 commemorative finishers medal for all entrants
- Onsite parking (charges applicable)
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
Stratford Event - Main Arena Area
Bike Course - Start and finish (course map below here)
Run Course - link to Good Run Guide
Bike Course Map
Run Course

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23rd May 2021 |
Nantwich Pool & Barony Park - Outdoor Pool | |
Minimum Age 16yrs | |
The Pink Wave - 200m swim, 21km cycle, 2.5k run | |
The Pink Wave Relay - 200m swim, 21km cycle, 2.5k run |
Cheshire Pink Wave - Event Info - 23rd May 2021
There will be attractions and facilities available at the park for the triathlon including hot and cold food, refreshments, toilets, a play area with swings and slides that all make for a great day out for the family!
- Heated outdoor pool swim in one of very few remaining inland brine pools left in the
- Cheshire countryside bike course Barony Park grass run course Split transitions at Nantwich swimming pool and Barony Park
- 2020 Pink Wave finishers medal awarded at the finish line
- Large grass area ideal for family picnics and kids to play
- Centrally located and close to motorway networks
The event starts with the swim in the only heated outdoor brine swimming pool in Great Britain, followed by a one lap 13.4 mile cycle around the South Cheshire countryside until returning to the Barony Park in Nantwich for the final run, in and around the park itself. So why not enter now and take part in one of the largest participant triathlons in the country.
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
Bike Course Map

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11th July 2021 |
Henley Leisure Centre - Indoor Pool | |
Minimum Age 16yrs | |
The Pink Wave - 200m swim, 12.5km cycle, 2.5k run | |
The Pink Wave Relay - 200m swim, 12.5km cycle, 2.5k run |
Henley Pink Wave - Event Info - 11th July 2021
The increasingly popular Henley-on-Thames Triathlon is in its ninth year and takes place at Henley Leisure Centre and Gillotts School.
The town is perhaps best known for the annual Royal Regatta, which attracts some of the world´s finest rowers. Conveniently situated just outside the picturesque town of Henley on the edge of the Chiltern Hills and the banks of the River Thame.
Boasting a spectator friendly course the Henley Triathlon is one not to be missed.
Places are sure to fill up quickly, so secure your place and enter now.
- Pretty riverside market town location on the Thames
- Leisure centre pool based swim
- Rural Oxfordshire countryside bike course
- Grass run course within the grounds of Gillotts School
- Split transitions at the leisure centre and school playing field (see race day info for further details)
- 2020 Pink Wave finishers medal for every entrant
Unfortunately due to the venue being a school playing field, there are no dogs allowed on the site.
The swim discipline takes place from the indoor swimming pool followed by the cycle course which is flat with some undulations and takes in many fields and trees in this rural route through the Oxfordshire countryside.
The final run discipline is on grass around the picturesque grounds of Gillotts School.
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Bike Course

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1st August 2021 |
York Sport Village - Indoor Pool | |
Minimum Age 14yrs | |
The Pink Wave - 200m swim, 9km cycle, 2.5k run | |
The Pink Wave Relay - 200m swim, 9km cycle, 2.5k run |
York Pink Wave - Event Info - 1st August 2021
The triathlon starts with a swim in the heated indoor pool, follows on with a flat multi-lapped bike course and finishes with a run.
This spectator friendly venue is perfect for crowds to cheer on competitors and create a fun & relaxed atmosphere so, whether participating or supporting, get colleagues, friends and family involved, take on the challenge and join in the fun.
- Located on the university’s safe and attractive Heslington campus close to York city centre
- Leisure complex pool based swim
- Fast and flat cycle and run route - closed to traffic
- Swim start, transition & finish line all within close proximity
- 2020 Pink Wave finishers medal awarded at the finish line
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
York Triathlon - Main Arena Area
Swim course distance: 1 length = 25m
Pink Wave: 25m length x 8 lengths = 200m
Bike course distance: 1 lap = 3km
Pink Wave: 3km lap x 3 laps = 9km
Run course distance: 1 lap = 1.25km
Pink Wave: 1.25km lap x 2 laps = 2.5km
- The bike course is lapped, flat as well as on a fully closed road to traffic.
- The run course is lapped, flat as well as fully closed to the public and traffic.
- All competitors must count their own swim lengths in the pool, their own laps on the bike and run.
- It is compulsory to wear a cycle helmet on the cycle section of the race.
- The event is chip timed.
Bike Course Map - NEW COURSE for 2018
Run Course Map

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Sunday 19th September 2021 |
Barony Park & Nantwich Pool, Cheshire CW5 5QY | |
Minimum Age 16yrs | |
The Pink Wave - 200m swim, 21km cycle, 2.5k run | |
The Pink Wave Relay - 200m swim, 21km cycle, 2.5k run |
North West Pink Wave - Event Info - 19th September 2021
The North West Triathlon is set in Nantwich, Cheshire and offers a spectator friendly venue for supporting family or friends and a fun and relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed.
- Heated outdoor pool swim in one of very few remaining inland brine pools left in the UK
- Cheshire countryside bike course
- Barony Park grass run course
- Split transitions at Nantwich swimming pool and Barony Park
- 2020 Pink Wave finishers medal awarded at the finish line
There will be attractions and facilities available at the park for the triathlon including hot and cold food, refreshments, toilets, a play area with swings and slides that all make for a great day out for the family!
With 2 triathlons a year in Nantwich the events have welcomed thousands of competitors to partake in these triathlons aimed at all abilities, all levels of fitness.
The event starts with the swim in the only heated outdoor brine swimming pool in Great Britain, followed by a one lap 13.4 mile cycle around the South Cheshire countryside until returning to the Barony Park in Nantwich for the final run, in and around the park itself. So why not enter now and take part in one of the largest participant triathlons in the country.
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3rd October 2021 |
Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre - Indoor Pool | |
Minimum Age 16yrs | |
The Pink Wave - 200m swim, 18km cycle, 2.5k run | |
The Pink Wave Relay - 200m swim, 18km cycle, 2.5k run |
Warwickshire Pink Wave - Event Info - 3rd October 2021
The Warwickshire Triathlon is a fun but challenging event set around the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The event is aimed at all abilities and fitness levels.
- Pool based swim at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre
- Riverside and countryside bike route
- Flat run route taking in the riverside
- 2020 Pink Wave finishers medal for all entrants
Stratford-upon-Avon offers plenty to do and see for all the family making it a great day out for those looking for something a little less energetic!
The race starts from the 33 metre heated indoor pool in the leisure centre, followed by a one lap cycle course which heads out towards the town of Warwick, in the Warwickshire countryside, before returning to Stratford for the final discipline.
The run is out alongside the picturesque river Avon and back to the Leisure and Visitor Centre to the finish line. The run course is once out and back for The Fun Triathlon and twice out and back for the Sprint and Relay Triathlon.
The course is spectator friendly and all the action can be seen at the rear of the Leisure Centre where the main transition area and finish line are situated.
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
Warwickshire Tri Arena Map
WarwickshireTri Start and End of Bike Course
Warwickshire Tri Run Course Map
Warwickshire Temporary Bike Map (2018 only).
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1089464) and Scotland (No. SC041666)

Entry Form
Telephone Entry
If you’ve entered one of UK Triathlon events before all we’ll need is your name, date of birth, postcode and email, just have your payment ready and we’ll do the rest!
Don’t delay, call 01270 842 800 and secure your place today!
(Lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9:30am-3:00pm).

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The Pink Waves are non competitive. However, results will be posted in alphabetical order for those who want to know their times and there is a FINISHER'S MEDAL for everyone.