The Wales Triathlon Sunday, June 15, 2025
Event Info

Wales Triathlon Information

The Wales Triathlon

Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025

Location: Fishguard, Wales

Medal Events: Middle Distance

Competitors: 1000

Format: The Wales Triathlon, is a middle distance triathlon set in a truly incredible part of the world. Held in a sheltered bay, the swim start will set the scene for the day. Massive crowds, and that spine tingling atmosphere that will be repeated time after and time throughout the event. Closed road bike course and a run route with breathtaking views will pave the way for an incredible finish line. A real party atmosphere that will remain in your memories forever. *Athletes with a registered disability will need to contact the race office to discuss whether the race is suitable and safe to enter.

Event Itinerary

To work out where you need to be and when, simply check out our itinerary of events below.

  • Saturday 14th June

    • 2pm - 6pm
      Registration Open
      Phoenix Centre
    • 5pm
      Pro Athlete Briefing
      Main Stage
    • 6pm
      In depth, onsite briefing
      Pheonix Centre

  • Sunday 15th June

    • 7.30am - 9.15am
      Registration Open
      Phoenix Centre
    • 8-9.30am
      Transition open
      Pheonix Centre
    • 9.45am
      Mandatory Race Briefing
      Start Line
    • 9.35am
      Acclimatisation
      Slipway (left of breakwater)
    • 10am
      Race Start
    • 10.30am
      First Swim Lap Cut off
      Swim Entrance
    • 11am
      Swim cut off
    • 1.30pm
      Bike First Lap Cut Off
      Goodwick turn point
    • 3.30pm
      Bike Cut Off
      Transition
    • 5.15pm
      Last Run Lap Cut-Off
    • 6pm
      Overall Cut Off - last athlete finishes
    • 6.15pm
      Transition closes (Bib number required to collect your bike)
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