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Morson Salford Triathlon & Aquabike

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Sunday 27th July 2025

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Wednesday 5th February 2025
Entries Close
Sunday 20th July 2025
Courses
Standard Triathlon; Sprint Triathlon; Triathlon Relay (2-3 people); Standard Aquabike; Sprint Aquabike; Duathlon
Entry Fees
Standard Triathlon (per person)   £80.00   
Sprint Triathlon (per person)   £68.00   
Triathlon Relay (2-3 people) (per team)   £130.00   
Standard Aquabike (per person)   £70.00   
Sprint Aquabike (per person)   £60.00   
Duathlon (per person)   £70.00   
Contact
Race Organiser - Karen Quartermain

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A 'GOLDEN SERIES' EVENT

Our draft legal event offers athletes of all abilities top class racing on fast, flat courses around the bustling MediaCityUK, Salford Quays. With distances ranging from sprint to standard including relays, we've something for every regular superhero.

FEATURES: Swim in the World-Class Dock 9. Bike on a fast, flat multi-lap course. Run around landmarks like the Lowry Theatre and Imperial War Museum North.

  • Standard Tri (Swim 1.5km / Bike 40km / Run 10km) Solo: £80, Relay (3 peeps): £130
  • Sprint Tri (750m / 20km / 5km) Solo: £68
  • Standard Aquabike (1.5km / 40km) Solo: £70
  • Sprint Aquabike (750m / 20km) Solo: £60
  • Standard Duathlon (Run 5km / Bike 40km / Run 5km) Solo: £70

     

Where it's happening (Registration)

The Open Centre, 111 Broadway, MediaCityUK, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2EQ

Toilets: Open Centre, Cafes, Portaloo's at Swim Area. Transition; Compound next to Pret A Manger

  • Timings* 
  • 07:00hrs - Registration/Transition OPENS**
  • 08:30: First Swim Wave STARTS (Standard) 
  • 10:30: Registration CLOSES
  • 10:50: Last Swim Wave STARTS (Sprint) *See Wave Times below. These may vary closer to event 
  • Standard (1500m)
  • Wave One:   08:30   (Sub 30min swimtime) 
  • Wave Two:   08:50   (30-40min) 
  • Wave Three:   09:10   (30-40min) 
  • Wave Four:   09:30   (40+min/Relays / Aquabike / Duathlon)
  • Sprint (750m)
  • Wave Five:   10:10   (Sub 15min)
  • Wave Six:   10:30   (15+min)
  • Wave Seven:   10:50   (15+min / Aquabike)

Parking

Quayside MediaCityUK Car Park, The Quays, Salford, M50 3TY. Opens 06:00hrs (Sunday 27th July)

Payment Instructions from 06:00 on day. At the pay station purchase a pre-pay ticket valid for 9 hours (cost £6.50). You do not not have to pre-pay the day before.

Swim Caps / Race numbers:  
Will be provided at registration on the day. Race belts are permitted.  

Wetsuits Optional.

Competitor Info:
Ensure that you've got all the necessary clothing, refreshments and nutrition to last for the duration of the event which can take anything from 2.5-4.5 hours to complete. A tried and tested bike, wetsuit and goggles will help considerably.

There no motorbike referees out on the bike course so carry a mobile phone is you feel you need the reassurance of being able to contact race organisers whilst out on the course.

Bikes:

THE BIKE (DRAFT- LEGAL) This is held on a flat, anti-clockwise laps on a mixture of closed/open roads around MediaCityUK and the wider Salford and Trafford areas.

Standard - 6 laps (3 LONG + 3 SHORT)= 40 km

Sprint - 3 laps (2 LONG + 1 SHORT) = 21 km

Open (public) Roads

Competitors will be sharing a short section with the public. It will be signed and marshalled.

Guinness Circle Roundabout (over Centenary Bridge) - Guinness Road - Ashburton Road West - Tenax Road 

Please closely observe the highway code in this section and respect other road users.

Ensure your bike is road worthy and tried, tested on race day.  

Be Self Sufficient

Whilst there are mobile bike marshals out on the course to provide basic assistance competitors are encouraged to carry a basic repair kit including pump, spare inner tube. 

Melior Bikes (Nick Thompson) will be based in Transition for any last minute bike checks prior to the race start.

Pick ups out on the bike course will be available for emergencies only.

Lights
Although recommended front and rear bike lights are not mandatory but optional.

See website for more event details.

View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.

View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.

This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.


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Mediacityuk, Manchester, M50 2EQ
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