Join Run Through for the Darwen Triathlons & Trail Races – Sunday, June 22nd!

Get ready to challenge yourself at the Darwen Sprint and Standard Distance Triathlons, Aquathlons, and 5k & 10k Trail Races, set in the beautiful Bold Venture Park and the surrounding moorland. Take in the stunning views and tackle a mix of steep uphills, rolling downhills, and a scenic trail run up to the iconic Jubilee Tower!

Whether you’re up for a Sprint or Standard Triathlon, an Aquathlon, or just a fun trail run, this event offers something for everyone.

Event Highlights:

The Darwen Triathlon is the perfect choice for athletes looking to swim in the indoor pool at Darwen Leisure Centre and take on a challenging course with scenic views. The course includes some tough uphill segments, exhilarating downhills, and a trail run to the tower, with a downhill finish back in Bold Venture Park.

Event Distances:

• Sprint Triathlon:

  • 800m Swim

  • 20km Bike

  • 5km Run

• Standard Triathlon:

  • 1600m Swim

  • 40km Bike (2 laps)

  • 10km Run (2 laps)

• Sprint Aquathlon:

  • 800m Swim

  • 5km Run (1 lap of the course)

• Standard Aquathlon:

  • 1600m Swim

  • 10km Run (2 laps of the course)

• 10k Trail Run:

  • 2 laps of the run course

• 5k Trail Run:

  • 1 lap of the run course

Not up for a full Triathlon? No worries! Join us for an Aquathlon or choose to just participate in the running events.

What’s Included in Your Entry:

• Chip-timed results

• A unique, themed medal (design from previous events shown below)

• Free official event photos

Wave Start Times:
Wave times will be confirmed closer to the event, based on your estimated swim time. You will be notified of your wave assignment in the week leading up to the event. (2024 wave times are provisional and will be updated.)

Standard Distance Triathlon:

• Wave 1: 7:00 AM (Expected swim time: 35+ mins)

• Wave 2: 7:45 AM (Expected swim time: 25-35 mins)

• Wave 3: 8:20 AM (Expected swim time: <25 mins)

Sprint Distance Triathlon:

• Wave 1: 8:45 AM (Expected swim time: 23+ mins)

• Wave 2: 9:15 AM (Expected swim time: 17-23 mins)

• Wave 3: 9:40 AM (Expected swim time: <17 mins)

Location:
Indoor pool swim at Darwen Leisure Centre.

We can’t wait to have you join us for this exciting day of racing and fun at Darwen Tirathlon and Trail Races. Don’t miss out—sign up now and be a part of the action!

For more information and to register, click here!

Visitors to the town might find our Insiders Guide useful and more information about forthcoming events in Darwen can be found here.