Posts by Iain Dawson

Entries for the 2024 Stradbroke Triathlon, Aquabike and Junior Aquathlon are now open here. The triathlon is a 160m pool swim, 19k bike (2 laps) and 3k run traffic-free run (2 laps). The aquabike just skips the run (OK, you have to get to the finish line, but that’s just 200m, and you can walk!).…

This year has flown by so far and it’s almost time for our Autumn/Winter schedule to kick into gear. We have lots of events planned, but there has also been a number of enforced changes we need to tell you about. You can see all our events currently open for entry here. Adult Duathlon Series…

These monthly events are back after a short break during May due to all the bank holidays and the more competitive triathlon/junior aquathlon taking place too. The next event is Monday 26th June. Two things you need to know about: – The new registration forms are available on the webpage in the DOCUMENTS section or…

We recently celebrated 12 months of the Monday night monthly aquathlons at Stradbroke. These have been really fun events to deliver with a great team of volunteers giving up their time to help each month (Thanks Ben, Julia, Elliot and Mark!). We’ve also really enjoyed seeing regular participants as well as new faces each month,…

What’s this? A brand-new trail run series coming this summer! We are excited to share news of our 3 race trail run series coming to High Lodge (Thetford Forest) this summer with dates as follows: – We will offer both 5k and 10k with prizes for the top 3 male/open and female finishers. The course…

‘My favourite local event’ and ‘there is such a great atmosphere’ are just some of the comments we have received about Stradbroke Triathlon & Junior Aquathlon in recent years. For 2023 the event takes place on Sunday 21st May. It is perfect for those new to multisport, anyone looking to build their confidence or more…

As you may know, we reluctantly took the decision to cancel this year’s Fern & Forest duathlon scheduled to be held on 26th March. This is never the kind of decision you want to make as an event organiser. In fact, I believe it is the first event we have chosen to cancel ourselves (we…

Although it was a slightly chilly start, competitors participating in our Enduro Duathlon enjoyed the October sunshine that still carried some warmth as the day progressed. This was the second running of what is a 3-hour challenge, The idea is to complete run and bike laps until the time elapses. Each run and each bike…

You might have seen from our Facebook page or events calendar that some new aquathlon events are starting soon at Stradbroke. Here’s a bit more info about it. This is a new initiative in conjunction with British Triathlon and Stradbroke Swim & Fitness Centre. The idea is we will offer a monthly beginner and family-friendly…

Well done to those who achieved their Winter Series Awards – They were hard earned! In fact, not many people (Adults or Juniors) actually have claimed a series since we introduced it a few years ago. Maybe we should have a hall of fame? We are now looking forward to the new summer series, which…