This will be updated in October with Scottish information.
Readers please pay specific attention to the introduction of draft legal events which will probably mean no tri-bars.
2016 British Triathlon Age-Group Major Events Calendar
Great Britain Age-Group Team ITU/ETU Championship Qualifiers
2016 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championship Qualifiers (Cozumel, Mexico 11th September 2016)
- Eton Dorney, Human Race – 22/05/2016 DRAFT LEGAL
- Strathclyde Multisport Festival, Glasgow Tri Club – 05/06/2016 DRAFT LEGAL
- Llandudno Sea Triathlon, Xtra Mile Events – 19/06/2016 DRAFT LEGAL
2016 ITU Standard Distance Triathlon World Championship Qualifiers (Cozumel, Mexico 11th September 2016)
- St Neots, Nice Tri Events – 08/05/2016
- Southport Triathlon, Vital Events – 22/05/2016
- Dambuster Triathlon, Pacesetter Events – 18/06/2016
2017 ITU Standard/Sprint Triathlon – likely Rotterdam, Netherlands
- TBC
2018 ITU Standard/Sprint Triathlon – likely Gold Coast, Australia
- TBC
2016 ITU Sprint Distance Duathlon World Championship Qualifiers Aviles (Northern Spain, 4-5 June 2016)
- Oulton Park, Xtra Mile Events – 06/03/2016 DRAFT LEGAL
- Bedford Autodrome, Nice Tri Events – 13/03/2016 DRAFT LEGAL
2016 ITU Standard Distance Duathlon World Championship Qualifiers Aviles (Northern Spain, 4-5 June 2016)
- Dambuster Triathlon, Pacesetter Events – 05/03/2016
- Clumber Park Duathlon, One Step Beyond – 19/03/2016
- Windsor Duathlon, British Triathlon – 03/04/2016
2016 ETU Sprint Distance Triathlon European Championship Qualifiers (Lisbon 26 May 2016)
- Qualification finished in 2015
2016 ETU Sprint Distance Duathlon European Championship Qualifiers (Kalkar, Germany17 April 2016)
- Qualification finished in 2015
2016 ETU Standard Distance Duathlon European Championship Qualifiers (Kalkar, Germany17 April 2016)
- Qualification finished in 2015
2017 ETU Sprint Distance Triathlon European Championship Qualifiers
- Nottingham Triathlon, One Step Beyond – 28/5/2016 (clash)
- Strathclyde Multisport Festival, Glasgow Tri Club – 4/6/2016
- Peak District Triathlon at Chatsworth, Xtra Mile Events – 3/7/2016
2016 ETU Standard Distance Triathlon European Championship Qualifiers (Lisbon 26 May 2016)
- Qualification finished in 2015
2017 ETU Standard Distance Triathlon European Championship Qualifiers
- Shropshire Triathlon, Shropshire Council – 29/5/2016 (clash)
- Tri Liverpool, British Triathlon – 14/8/2016
- Worthing Standard Triathlon, Raw Energy Pursuits – 28/9/2016
2017 ETU Standard Distance Duathlon European Championship Qualifiers
- Anglian Water Duathlon, Nice Tri Events – 21/2/2016
- Clumber Park Duathlon, One Step Beyond – 19/3/2016
- Oulton Park, Xtra Mile Events – 02/10/2016
2017 ETU Sprint Distance Duathlon European Championship Qualifiers
- Clumber Park Duathlon, One Step Beyond – 19/3/2016
- Oulton Park, Xtra Mile Events – 2/10/2016
- Bedford Autodrome, Nice Tri Events – 16/10/2016
2016 ITU Long Distance Triathlon – Oklahoma, USA (September, 2016)
- Probably requires a qualifying performance
British Triathlon Age-Group Championships
- Duathlon – Windsor Duathlon, British Triathlon – 03/04/2016
- Sprint Distance – Big Cow Sprint Triathlon, Big Cow Events – 15/05/2016
- Middle Distance – Grafman, Nice Tri Events – 22/05/2016
- Standard Distance – Tri Liverpool, British Triathlon – 14/08/2016
Triathlon England-National Championships
- Standard Duathlon – Stockton Duathlon Festival, TriHard – 24/04/2016
- Standard Distance Tri – St Neots, Nice Tri Events – 08/05/2016
- Aquathlon – Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, British Triathlon/Lagadere Events Unlimited – 11/06/2016
- Sprint Distance Tri – Leeds Castle, Leeds Castle & Ocean Lake Triathlon – 25/06/2016
- Relays – Club Relays, Nottingham – Late August TBC
- Middle Distance – Vitruvian Triathlon, Pacesetter Events – 10/09/2016
Triathlon Scotland-National Championships
TBC
Triathlon Wales-National Championships
- Sprint Duathlon – Harlech Duathlon – 3/4/16
- Sprint Triathlon – Llanelli Sprint Triathlon – 15/5/16
- Middle Tri – Bala – 5/6/16
- Standard Tri – TriExercise Pembrokeshire Coast Triathlon – 25/6/15
- Aquathlon – Porth Eiras – 30/6/16
Last Updated on 4 October 2026 by tfk the5krunner
Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Beet It Sport nitrate shots: Beetroot shots I take in the days before a race. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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