Bedford Triathlon Team Relays
The Bedford Triathlon Team Relays, sponsored by Zone3, is back for its 13th year, offering a fun way to compete in triathlon for both experienced athletes and beginners. It is open to individual teams as well as clubs. We are proud to be working with Women in Tri/Fund Her Tri UK to attract more women to the event.
The 3-person team format involves each member completing a swim, a bike, and a run in relay. All changeovers take place in transition. In essence, it's 3 connected relay races using all three triathlon disciplines.
The event represents great value for a sprint distance triathlon and is much more fun too! We are limited to 144 teams, so it's never too early to reserve your team places.
Event Details
- Location: Box End Park, Kempston, Bedford, UK
- Categories: Top 3 Open (Male), Female, Mixed. Veteran Teams (each team member 45+) will have Open (Male), Female, and Mixed categories.
- Age Restrictions: Team members must be 15 years old by December 31st (can be 14 if their next birthday is before year-end). Children under 16 should ideally attend with a Parent/Guardian. Signed permission is required if Parent/Guardian cannot be present.
- Entry Process: For single teams, use the online entry facility. For multiple teams (10% discount for 5+), contact Simon Hollis at [email protected] or call 07989 850170. Team spaces will be reserved, and details will be collected about 8 weeks before the event.
- Race Licence Fees: Collected at Registration on Race weekend (cash only).
- Race Briefing: Via a YouTube link sent before race day.
- What to wear: Bike helmets are mandatory. Wetsuits can be rented from Zone3.com.
- Course Record: 3:36:22 set in 2025 by David Shepherd, Patrick Hannah, Antonio Attanzio from Cambridge Triathlon Club.
Course Distances:
- Swim: 750m
- Bike: 23km
- Run: 5km
The swim and run take place within the Box End area. The bike route uses local roads with a mixture of country lanes and some faster sections, consisting of a single 23km lap with an internal loop. The run follows the venue's pre-marked 5K route in the opposite direction. Electronic route plots and downloadable GPX files are provided for bike and run courses.
Participants must hold British Triathlon membership or purchase a single-use race pass. Entry for BTF members is £183 per team, with a supplemental charge for non-members.
On-site facilities include parking, toilets, a mobile medical crew, and a tea tent. There are no aid stations on the route.
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
