Event Details
Venue : The Mere, Cremorne Gardens, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0PA
Date : Sunday 29th June 2025
- ONE OF THE FASTEST "IRON DISTANCE" IN THE COUNTRY
- AWARD-WINNING VENUE IN THE HEART OF SHROPSHIRE
- BEAUTIFUL FRESHWATER MERE SWIM
- PICTURESQUE COUNTRYSIDE BIKE COURSE
- FULLY CLOSED TO TRAFFIC RUN COURSE
- LIMITED FREE CAMPING ONSITE
Race Information:
The Event
The Ultimate Triathlon is the ultimate endurance challenge, offering athletes a dynamic combination of swimming, cycling, and running. Set in the scenic British countryside, this race promises stunning landscapes and plenty of support to get you to the finish line.
Whether you're an experienced triathlete or a first-timer, the event offers an adrenaline-pumping experience, with flat and fast courses perfect for personal bests. It's more than just a race—it's a journey of determination, excitement, and unforgettable memories!
If the UK Ultimate Triathlon is not for you then the UK Ultimate 1/2 Triathlon or the UK Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon may be.
- Freshwater lake swim
- Picturesque countryside cycle & run routes, ideal for PB's
- Swim start, transition & run finish all within a stone's throw of each other
- Spectator friendly venue, great for supporting friends and family
- Official race T-shirt for all finishers
- Official Finishers Medal for all entrants
- Electronic Chip Timed Event
Course Maps
The Ultimate Triathlon offers a thrilling, full-distance challenge, beginning with a 2.4 mile swim in the calm, freshwater Mere. Athletes will be immersed in an exhilarating open-water experience, with spectators cheering from the shore.
Next, the 112 mile bike ride takes participants on a scenic yet demanding journey through the picturesque Shropshire countryside and parts of Wales. Smooth tarmac roads and breathtaking views make this segment both fast and beautiful.
Finally, the run offers a flat, fully tarmac course. With closed roads and cheering supporters, you'll push to the finish line, driven by the thrill of victory.
PDF Documents: click each to open or download
Click to view Main Arena Click to view Swim Course Click to view Bike Course Start/Finish
Swim course distance: 1 lap = 0.6mi
Ultimate & Ultimate Relay: 0.6mi x 4 laps = 2.4mi
Bike course distance: 1 lap = 28mi
Ultimate & Ultimate Relay: 28.1mi lap x 4 laps = 112mi
Run course distance: 1 lap = 4.36mi
Ultimate & Ultimate Relay: 4.36mi lap x 6 laps = 26.2mi
Bike Course Map
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.
Run Course Map
Race Day Information
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. You can use this information as a guide for your event.
Full and up to date competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. Please check spam/junk folders.
WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, stickers, etc. at registration on the day.
Good luck and have a great day!
Click to view RACE DAY INFORMATION 2024
Start times & Cut-off times
Ultimate Triathlon will start at 6:30am.
The cut off times for the Ultimate Triathlon and Relay are as follows :
Swim: 2hrs 15min after start time | Bike: 10hrs 30min after start time | Run: 17hrs after start time
Share the Swim, Bike, Run with friends and create your own relay team.
Choose your favourite discipline, then invite friends or teammates to join and complete your relay team.
(Age restrictions apply)
HOW IT WORKS
A relay team can consist of two or three people.
Each member of the relay team completes one or two of the three disciplines in the triathlon.
The swimmer completes the swim, then the swimmer passes the electronic chip to the cyclist inside the cycle transition area.
The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the electronic chip to the runner in the transition area.
The runner completes the run and hands in the electronic chip at the finish line.
All team members can cross the finish line together and collect their medals.
Awards
We award first place in the Female Relay Event and first place in the Open/Mixed Category Relay Event.
All Open/Mixed Category teams can consist of two or three people, male or female.
Do I need to wear a wetsuit?
Wetsuits for the Ultimate Triathlon and Ultimate Triathlon Relay are compulsory.
Accommodation
If you are not local to the event and are planning to book accommodation please take a look at our places to stay information.
Camping and/or Caravan available with full facilities at
Don't want to go IT alone?
Why not take part as a relay team of 2 or 3 and share the challenge of swim, bike and run!
Just simply pick the discipline that you love and get your friends and family to choose what they'd like to do to complete your relay team.
Ultimate
£215.00 was £329.00
Date : Sunday 29th June 2025
- 2.4mi Swim
- 112mi Cycle
- 26.2mi Run
- 18 years (on race day)
Ultimate Relay
£230.00 was £349.00
Date : Sunday 29th June 2025
- 2.4mi Swim
- 112mi Cycle
- 26.2mi Run
- 18 years (on race day)