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September 20th 2025
Rutland Water - Whitwell
Swim 500m
Bike 15km
Run 5km
A brand new event at Rutland Water. Swim in the creek, ride on closed roads and run on a beautifully illuminated course.
Post race supported by:
A beautifully illuminated closed road course based in Whitwell, Rutland Water.
A unique Triathlon experience with a night swim, closed road bike course and beautifully illuminated run route.
It will be memorable, it will be fun and it will be unique.
EventDetails
Race Date: 20/09/2025
Swim 500m night swim
Bike 15km closed road
Run 5km amongst the lights
Start time: from 07:30pm
Cut off Time: 2hrs 30 after your start time
Please note, you will not be able to leave the site until all bikes have cleared the course at roughly 9:30pm.
Start/Finish: Whitwell - Harbour cafe
Entry Fee: £68.00 (includes all fees)
(Late Entry Fee: £75.00)
Entry Fee Includes:
Unique Finisher Medal
Chip Timing
Free Night Swim Practice Session
Silicone Swim Hat
Advanced Medical Support
Free Parking
Erdinger at the Finish Line
Discounted Food
Based in Whitwell, Rutland Water - The course is fast, exciting and unique.
We're not trying to fit into a traditional triathlon template and are using the best of the venue to create an amazing event experience. The race distance sits somewhere between sprint and super sprint with a party atmosphere throughout. The swim is a 500m night swim, the bike is a 15km lapped bike course and the run a 5km out and back with stunning illuminations across the route.
To add value and let athletes get some NightSwim experience we're opening the swim course for a free practice prior to the event. Post race all athletes will be served a fresh Erdinger Alkoholfrei to enjoy at the party finish line.
ProvisionalTimetable
5:00pm site open for event traffic
5:05pm Registration open
5:30pm Transition open for check in
7:00pm Site Closed to Traffic - no one can enter or exit the site until the bike segment is complete.
7:00pm Open water swim open to athletes (Practice session included in your entry)
7:30pm Race Start
8:30pm Final athlete starts
8:15pm Erdinger Alkoholfrei finish line
9:30pm Transition check out begins
10:30pm Course closed
Prize giving will take place as soon as possible after all podium places are decided.
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Generalinformation
Swim course
The swim course will be marked with huge illuminated course markers for easy navigation.
Athletes will be set off at intervals to ensure you have ample space to swim.
There is a swim course familiarisation session to A. add value for your entry fee B. let you experience a night swim without having to race C. Calm any nerves.
Bike course
The bike course is traffic free within the Whitwell site. We're creating a lapped course that will give athletes the same feel as an ITU race, fast fun laps with excellent spectator opportunities.
We cannot allow TT bikes or clip on tri bars.
You must have a set of lights on your bike.
The course will have a mix of illuminations. Some are necessary, some are safety, some are just because it's cool.
Run course
The run course will be mixed terrain. You must have a torch during the run segment of the race. We will illuminate the run in a similar way to the bike course. Lots of the lights are for navigation and because it looks great.
Transition
There is one transition located right in the heart of the event.
Arriving at and departing the event site
There are no late arrivals under any circumstances. You must be in the car park way before the start of the race. We use the site roads for the bike course so no traffic movement will be allowed during the event. There is ZERO traffic movement between 7:00pm and 9:30pm (or the final athlete has completed the bike course).
Bag Drop
We have a bag drop facility for you to take advantage of. Drop off is located at the start line.
Each race bib has a tear off luggage label. Simply attach this to your bag and hand it into the team.
This facility is provided so that you can wear warm clothing for the walk to the start line.
Please do not leave valuables in your bags. Items are left at your own risk.
Race Briefing
Will be conducted at the race start line. We will cover a few general safety points and inform you of any changes or notable difference to the course. Please be at the start line at the time designated in the final event information.
Start times
Please be ready in advance of the start. Your time starts when you cross the timing mat under the gantry, not when the gun goes off.
Please do not be late. Absolutely NO LATE STARTS will be permitted under any circumstances. Your start time will be allocated 1 week prior to the event. All athletes start from 8:00pm.
Parking
Parking is available at Whitwell close to the event start line. Parking is included in your entry fee.
Please follow instructions in the event guide so you get to the correct entrance on time. We advise you bring a torch as the site is dark during the event.
Basic Rules
No headphones, iPods or any kind of music player.
Please do not pass on your entry without informing us. Changing entries will only be considered within the transfer policy.
The person registered must turn up to race registration on the morning of the race.
Glow stick (provided) to be worn during the swim.
Lights on your bike compulsory.
No TT bars on your bike.
Head torch to be worn on the run.
Terrain
The swim is as sheltered as possible. We can't control the conditions and potential swim course changes might be necessary. We will keep it as close to the original planned as possible.
Bike course is all on tarmac site roads. They are in good condition but you must ride within your limits and account for the dark, typical variations in the course conditions, lose sections, bumps, lumps, wet, slippery or any other reasonable variations in road surface.
What will you receive before the race?
You should receive an automated confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive an email please first check your junk email folder.
You will receive an email race guide two weeks prior to the event.
Race numbers and timing chips need to be collected at registration on event day.
On site facilities
Parking
Toilets
Bag storage
Medical treatment centre. Fully staffed with supplies and highly qualified staff.
Catering facilities where you can buy hot and cold food and drink.
Race momentos
Each finisher will get a medal at the finish line. You may also keep your personalised race number as a keepsake. A silicone swim hat is yours to keep.
Bike turns
We've designed a course with wide sweeping turns on the bike. We do not have any sharp u-turns. You'll likely have to slow down considerably but all turns are designed to be easily negotiated.
Registration
Open and closing times will be strictly adhered to. There are no on the day entries in this event. You must have entered in advance.
Prize giving
Will take place at the finish line. Times are approximate and may be moved earlier if all prize winners are present.
Drafting
It's going to be a fast dynamic race environment. We want to prevent packs forming but realise bunching is likely to occur on some occasions. We're embracing what we have and making the environment fair for everyone. You must therefore stay 5m off the wheel of the rider in front.