Horwich Triathlon is known as ‘The Race To The Pike’ and the ‘Kona of the North” and is one of the oldest triathlon events in the North West, dating back over 25 years.
The standard distance race starts with a 500m pool swim and then a 40k undulating cycle ride, but we save the best bit until the end – the 8.6k run climbs all the way to the summit of Rivington Pike, before descending back to the finish at Horwich Leisure Centre.
Back by popular demand is the sprint distance option. The sprint distance race starts with a 400m pool swim and then a 20k undulating cycle ride. The final 5k run follows the standard distance route but we save you from the pain of summitting Rivington Pike and will allow you to turn around a bit earlier so you can do your final sprint downhill back to the finish at Horwich Leisure Centre.
We have all ability levels taking part, but it’s not for the faint hearted. It’s a tough challenge, but that’s what makes the event so popular and whilst the run is brutal, it’s what makes it iconic.
New for 2025 - This year we will be introducing a Sprint & Standard Distance Duathlon and a Sprint & Standard Distance Aquathlon so there really is something for everyone at Horwich Triathlon.
Address
Horwich Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5PY
Date & Time
May 4th 2025, from 6:00am onwards
How much to enter
The cost of a solo entry to Horwich Triathlon sprint/standard is £59/£69. The cost of a relay team entry to Horwich Triathlon sprint/standard is £89/£99.
The cost of a solo entry to Horwich Duathlon sprint/standard is £59/£69. The cost of a relay team entry to Horwich Triathlon sprint/standard is £89/£99.
The cost of a solo entry to Horwich Aquathlon sprint/standard is £39/£49. The cost of a relay team entry to Horwich Triathlon sprint/standard is £69/£79.
All competitors are required to be a member of the British Triathlon Federation / Triathlon England or have a Race Pass for insurance purposes.
Entries will close either at 12 noon on the Thursday prior to the event or when the event fills, whichever occurs first.
British Triathlon:
You are required to be a member of British Triathlon and hold a race licence or have a British Triathlon Race Pass to race in this event. You must either become a British Triathlon 'Core' or 'Ultimate' annual member HERE or purchase a single use Race Pass for Horwich Triathlon HERE.
Included within your entry is
- Bespoke Horwich finishers medal
- Bespoke Horwich finishers T-shirt
- Event swim cap (triathlon/aquathlon)
- Event photographs free to download from our Facebook page
Where can I find out more about the course and the event?
To read more about the event and what to expect on the day CLICK HERE
