IT'S TIME TO TRY A TING!
BTT Brighton Triathlon 2026
Join us for the fourth edition of the BTT Brighton Triathlon — a vibrant, inclusive event created by and for people of colour, where athletes of all abilities are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. This event is geared towards people less confident with their swimming but strong cyclists/runners.
THIS HAS A 4 HOUR TIME CAP
Date: Saturday.05.09.2026
Venue: Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB
A lively inner-city state school with rustic facilities and a strong community spirit.
Start Time: 12:00
Races & Distances
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Children’s BTT Special
40m swim · 1km bike · 100m run -
BTT Special (Adults & Youth 15+)
100m swim · 10km bike · 1km run -
Adults Duathlon
5km run · 20km bike · 1km run -
Sprint Triathlon
400m swim · 20km bike · 5km run -
Olympic Triathlon
1500m swim · 40km bike · 10km run
Course Overview
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Swim: Heated 20m indoor pool. Modest and hijab-friendly swimwear welcomed. No wetsuits permitted.
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Bike: 5km circular urban laps around Patcham and Preston Park, featuring significant hills.
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Run: The cycle and run is the same 5km route
BTT London
Triathlon 2026
Try a Ting is a relaxed, inclusive introduction to swim, bike and run, created for people of colour and open to all abilities. Designed for those curious about triathlon, it offers a pressure-free way to move, build confidence, and connect with community. Not a timed race — participation over performance, at your pace no time pressure.
Date: Saturday.06.06.2026
Venue: Surrey Docks Fitness & Watersports Centre, Rope Street, London SE16 7SX
An urban dockside venue in South London, offering open-water swimming south of the river with Canary Wharf as the skyline backdrop.
Start Time: 10:00
Races & Distances
Distances are a guide only. You choose how much or how little to do, at your own pace. Distances will be visible on the day for inspiration, not requirement. Swimming is set in 300m laps, with a 30m enclosed option. The run follows 2km dockside loops.
SUGGESTED Races and Distances
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Sprint Triathlon
600m swim· 20km bike · 4km run -
Super Sprint Triathlon
300m swim · 10km bike · 2km run -
Try a Ting
60m swim · 5km bike · 2km run
Course Overview
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Swim: Open water or enclosed option. Wetsuits permitted below 25°C. Modest and hijab-friendly swimwear welcomed.
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Bike: Stationary bikes, self-paced resistance.
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Run: Flat 2km loop around Greenland Dock.
IT'S TIME TO TRY A TING!
Explore Black Tri Tribe’s community-led triathlon events, designed to welcome everyone — whether you’re brand new to swim, bike, run/walk or ready to challenge yourself further. How to pick the best one for you; Brighton is for those that want a challenge, London is for those that want vibes and to experience multidisciplinary sport. All our events put inclusion, movement, and celebration at the centre, where community comes first and confidence can thrive. You decide your distance 1 month before the event day so please use a reliable email for communication.
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