2026 Half & Full UK Ironman events

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Full distance. 3280m of climbing. OMG.

I don’t use that acronym often.

£60 is in fact ten portions of chips from my local chippie! Nice. Just over 5hrs away from me, it’s a possibility.

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https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/cleveland-steelman-middle-distance-triathlon_16964

so it is 1st Aug as TC originally said, not in July as the website above that I posted said.

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actually looks a good event & no 6am start

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I’ve entered it, hadn’t even seen the start time tbh, might mean I can drive there on the morning instead. I was swayed by: cost, timing between Slateman and IM Wales, and Snowman not running in 2026, as far as I understand. Not looked at the route though, I’m sure it’ll be ok.

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If you mean the steelman it usually starts about 10am unless they change it, can register on the morning and small transition.

Camping as well if you’re mad :joy:

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I’m sure I heard or read last week that Wales would be the only UK “official” full IM event next year. I wish I could remember where I heard it otherwise I’m just spreading rumours. Which it seems I am.

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I don’t think I’d be shocked if Leeds doesn’t happen.

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Useful post, thanks all, considering a half next year; my mojo has come back a bit.

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Was considering roadford lake half, anyone been there?

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Yeah did it a couple of years back as did @buzz. Really enjoyed it. Quite low key but nice feel still.

Nice easy lake swim. Bike is a 2 x lap affair. Really nice course actually. A couple of punchy little climbs, but much quicker and more rolling than I expected around the moors. Traffic was pretty quiet too.

Run was mixed terrain and not my favourite run course ever. But it was varied, reasonably hilly for a tri but nothing silly. 4 x laps if I recall.

Overall I’d still do it again - reasonably priced and less than an hr away from me helps!

I did somersault over the handlebars into a ditch on the bike coming in towards the end of the last lap. Though I don’t think I can blame the course for that!! :rofl:

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Thanks @gingerbongo

I was looking at 70.3 Vichy, but costs are high when you consider the travel etc

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Vichy is pretty much always a non-wetsuit swim which comes as a surprise to - & stresses - a lot of triathletes.

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Good news from Always Aim High - please support this. Slateman ironing man distance IS ON!

Annoyingly I got a place for Celtman :man_shrugging: which I had to commit to last month :man_facepalming: , but I’m hoping Slateman IM will run again in 2027….:grimacing: :

“We’re delighted to confirm that the Slateman Ultra (140.6) will be going ahead in 2026 [on Sun 14th June 2026 at Llanberis], with entries opening on Friday, the 14th November. During the opening weekend, you’ll be able to secure your spot at early bird pricing — so if you’re planning to take part, this will be the best time to register.

The Slateman Ultra is a true test of endurance, grit, and spirit. Before signing up, please take a moment to read the prerequisites statement on our website to ensure you’re fully prepared.

You can read all about the event which will be retuning for its second edition here: https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/events/slateman-triathlon/slateman-2026-triathlon-ultra

Thank you again for your patience and enthusiasm. We can’t wait to welcome you to this epic event next year! Feel free to spread the word among your fellow endurance athletes — we’d love to see the community come together for an unforgettable 2026 race.”

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Here’s an Updated list:

2026 UK Middle-distance / Half & Full UK Ironman Events

All dates are a Sunday unless noted, and are confirmed.
There are some ?likely? dates which are just 2025 events listed on the same weekend, but are still obviously tbc….

Please anyone copy/edit/update as they are announced.

May 9 (Sat)

  • ROC Wales £262 1.5km SEA SWIM, 49.5km ROAD BIKE, 12km Snowdon MOUNTAIN RUN, 49.5km ROAD BIKE, 1km TRAIL RUN

May 16 (Sat)

  • ATW Big East middle-ish with 1.5k sw1m, noon tidal start!

May 16-17

May 17

May 24

May 30 (Sat)

  • Marazion Triathlon - The Kernowman - Half IM

June 6-7

  • Blenheim Weekend Warrior (June 6th & 7th)

June 7

  • IM Bolton 70.3

  • ATW Grafman Half

  • Cotswold 113

  • Chester Deva T100

June 13 (Sat)

  • Celtman FULL Iron
  • Titan Brecon Middle Distance

June 14

June 20 (Sat)

June 21

  • Lakesman Half

  • Cholmondley (‘Chumley’) Castle Gauntlet Half

  • Cardiff Middle ?likely date tbc?

June 28

  • Northumbrian FULL Iron + half (British middle distance championships)

  • Ullswater Epicman half

  • (IM France, FYI)

July 5

  • Outlaw Holkham Half

July 12

  • IM Swansea 70.3
  • Cotswold Classic half
  • Eastbourne Middle - date confirmed www.eastbournetriathlon.co.uk/
  • Marlow Half-2? (July) A second ‘The One On The River’ ? date tbc? (last yr was 13th July 2025)

July 19

  • Belvoir Castle Gauntlet

  • Marlow Half (2)

  • On The Edge (Warwicks.) Middle

July 26

  • Outlaw FULL iron + new ‘Middle’ on same day

  • T100 London (25th & 26th)

  • IM Leeds FULL Iron ?likely date tbc?

  • GV70 Port Talbot Half

Aug 1 (Sat)

  • Cleveland Steelman half (stupidly cheap! at £60 and 10am start!)

Aug 2

  • Cowman half

Aug 8 (Sat)

  • ATW First-To-Full Festival: Odyssey FULL Iron + Half (+shorter distances), St.Neots

Aug 16

Aug 22 (Sat)

Aug 23

  • GeordieMan - FULL Iron + Half

Aug 30

early Sept, 3 days tba

  • UMUK (UltraMan UK), usually at Bala, N.Wales/Snowdonia. Day 1 usually a 10 km sw1m, followed by a 70-90 ish mile bike? Day 2 rest of the bike to make it a total 261 mile ish distance. Day 3 Double marathon 52 miles. The sooner you finish each day, the more neutralised/sleep time you get, like a 3-Day stage race.

Sep 5 (Sat)

  • ROC England 1.5km LAKE SWIM, 46.5km ROAD BIKE, 18km Scafell MOUNTAIN RUN, 45.5km ROAD BIKE, 1km TRAIL RUN

Sep 6

Sep 13

  • IM Wales FULL Iron

  • Vitruvian - date confirmed www.thevitruviantriathlon.com/

  • Sundowner Half, Allerthorpe nr York ?likely date tbc? www.uprevail.events/calendars/sport-events

Sep 19 (Sat)

  • Brutal DOUBLE, TRIPLE & SINGLE FULL extreme iron + half

Sep 20

  • IM Weymouth 70.3

  • Henley Half ‘The One on the River’ - ?likely date tbc?

Sep 27

  • Sandman Half
  • Castles Hever Gauntlet half

Oct 3 (Sat)

  • ROC Scotland Ben Nevis ‘run’ yomp, Offroad bike - hardtail maybe gravel bike if lucky

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SOME RACES THAT ARE NO LONGER RUN: If your looking for something missing?…

UK Ultimate IM & Half - Ellesmere Shropshire - Ended 2025 (but is now T150:T100:T50 style)

Eastbourne ‘Tribourne’ full IM - Ended 2025. Just a half now, on closed roads! see July 12th above.

MidnightMan IM - Dartford - Ended 2024. John Setford is still daft enough to put shorter Olympic & Sprint etc events on tho. https://www.bridgetriathlon.co.uk/

SnowMan Half (Always Aim High)

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I’m not sure France or Lanza are in the UK :thinking::joy:

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Agree with @gingerbongo it was a great little event, well organised at a decent venue. I camped at the lake for the weekend and did the Open Water swim on the Saturday - some slight course measurement issues but all sorted for the next day!

Roads were quiet, although this was the September event on a pretty blustery day. A hot day in May could be different. Some truly rural roads, you can scavenge plenty of spare bottles and @gingerbongo 's tool kit from the hedge if you fancy it. I wasn’t in good run shape so found it a slog, but the twists and undulations at least made it interesting.

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I just stuck Lanza & IM France in as they are popular ones that UK folk may want to take into account for planning. If you like a hilly spectacular bike course, Nice is EPIC! and such a fab easy to get to venue, logistics are soo easy.

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33% Black Friday Launch discount on the revamped Eastbourne Middle Distance Triathlon : £140 until end of Nov.

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ooooh… sounds interesting :thinking:

SW smackdown anyone?

Edit: just checked out the bike course which is described as “Cornish flat” and goes through the village of Praze-An-Beeble twice. £99 entry. What’s not to love? I think I may be in.

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2 x mates did it last year. Said it was a really nice little event.

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