Join us in our 14th year of this popular event taking place at Henley Leisure Centre and within the grounds of Gillotts School.

Henley-on-Thames 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 & the banks of the River Thames and 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.

• Leisure centre heated indoor pool swim
• Rural Oxfordshire countryside bike course
• Flat 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)
• Commemorative finishers medal for every entrant

Do you have children that can't wait to become a triathlete? Make a weekend of it and enter them in the UK Kids Fun Triathlon on Saturday 22nd July for 5-16 yr olds.

The Kids event has been over-subscribed for the last few years resulting in entries closing early, so be sure to avoid disappointment and book early.

Unfortunately due to the venue being a school playing field, there are no dogs allowed on the site.

Sprint

Trophies awarded for top 3 male & female, as well as the 1st place in every age group (both male & female). Official medal awarded to every finisher

Super Sprint

Trophies awarded for top 3 male & female. Official medal awarded to every finisher

Fun Wave

Non-competitive, official medal awarded to every finisher.

Cancer Research UK Wave

Non-competitive, official medal awarded to every finisher. £10.00 from your entry fee will go directly to CRUK.

#tritogether Wave

Non-competitive, official medal awarded to every finisher

At the Henley Triathlon our “Fun” and “Sprint” distances are very popular with first timers and beginners, with short achievable distances that still offer a challenge.

Our fun & friendly events are open to everyone and an ideal introduction for beginners to the sport of triathlon. The Henley Triathlon offers a supportive environment, with cheering crowds and a fun & relaxed atmosphere meaning everyone enjoys the day, competitors and friends & family alike.

We can offer lots of support and online beginners advice to help make your Triathlon the best it could possibly be for you. As well as a great atmosphere, you are sure to gain a special sense of achievement as you cross the finish line to receive that all important “finishers” medal and confirmation the end result was worth every bit of hard work!

The CRUK Wave is aimed at encouraging more participants, of any age, gender or ability, to unite and take on a challenge for the purpose of funding life-saving research into all 200 types of cancer.

This change comes after the success of the UK Triathlon Pink Wave, it reflects the movement towards a more inclusive environment for all participants who want to complete a triathlon at their own speed, whilst raising money for life-saving research.  

We want to encourage everyone 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.

UK Triathlon will donate £10 from every CRUK Wave entry to Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1089464) and Scotland (No. SC041666)

Click here for CRUK WAVE ENTRY FORM

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!

Race Day Information - Please click here 

You can use this information as a guide for your event. Full and up-to-date 2023 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

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.

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

Transition 1 Setup

Bike Course - Start & Finish

Bike Course - Mount Line

Run Course

Bike 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.

Click here for official event photography

Ideal novice Sprint triathlon

Really nervous doing this as it was my first, out of the 14 in my briefing group all of us were novices! The event was well organised and welcoming, not too big or scary. Loved the bike course in the sunshine, the run was hard work in the heat!

Sarah Stevens

Hi Julie and team at UK triathlon

Thank you fororganising a really great event and especially thank you to thevolunteers.Every was so encouraging andcheerful - I thoroughly enjoyed myself and hope to be be back next year!

Best wishes, Sue Jack