Outlaw Original Weekend 2026

The original Outlaw! Outlaw Original Weekend hosts our award-winning long-distance event, affectionately known as "the Full.” And alongside the longstanding favourite that is the Future Outlaw, we've added NEW events for 2026 -the Outlaw Middle and the Outlaw Original Sprint. All this alongside our lively event village overlooking the famous orange carpet, means you can bring your family and friends to enjoy the Outlaw experience.

Saturday hosts the Outlaw Original Sprint and Future Outlaw running event for younger family members.

Sunday will see the Outlaw Original take place alongside the Aquabike event and the new Outlaw Middle. Outlaw Original comprises of a 2.4mile swim, 112mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run. The course is famously fast and flat, making it ideal for those tackling this distance for the first time or those looking for PB. A relay option is available for the triathlon if you want to take part with family or friends. The long distance Aquabike event is perfect for those who want to go long without the run discipline.

Outlaw Middle is the UK's newest middle distance triathlon, with a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and 13.1 mile run. It is held "in the middle" of the Outlaw Original - so you get to enjoy the same great atmosphere! Open to athletes of all abilities, the Outlaw Middle features extended cut-off times, making it ideal for both first-time triathletes and those chasing a personal best. Entries will be very limited for the first year due to the nature of the event, so early entry is strongly advised

Read on to find out more and you can also find more information on our website

2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run

The swim takes place in the Regatta lake at the National Water Sports Centre with the incredible spectacle that is a mass start. The swim is easy to navigate with an out and back course which exits close to transition. The 112-mile bike course takes you along a relatively flat route out into the Nottinghamshire countryside, before returning via Holme Pierrepont Hall for the final leg of the race. After dismounting your bike, you'll then tackle the 26.2 mile, flat, run course, which takes in the River Trent, White Water Rapids and Regatta Lake. You'll run past the grandstand 5 times before heading onto the Orange carpet to finish in front of your supporters. This event can be done as an individual or join in with friends and complete it as a 2 or 3 person Relay

2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike

This event follows the same swim and bike route as the Outlaw Original. Your race finish time will be taken when you cross the timing mat as you return to transition after your bike leg. Once you have racked you can then walk, jog or run to the orange carpet for a Grandstand finish and collect your medal. Aquabike is ideal for those who want to challenge themselves and enjoy the Outlaw experience, but either don't want to or find themselves unable to run.

1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run

The 1.2 mile swim takes place in the Regatta Lake at the National Water Sports Centre with a time trial format start. The swim is easy to navigate with an out and back course which exits via a pontoon close to transition. The 56 mile bike course takes you along a relatively flat route out into the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside before you return to the Water Sports Centre, past the stunning Holme Pierrepont Hall for the final leg of the race. After dismounting your bike, you'll then tackle the 13.1 mile, flat, 3-lap run course, which takes in the River Trent, White Water Rapids and Regatta Lake. You'll run past the grandstand twice before heading onto the Orange carpet to finish in front of your supporters.

750m swim, 5km run

This open water sprint distance Aquathlon comprises a 750m swim in Regatta Lake followed by flat 5km run, all within the traffic-free grounds of the National Water Sports Centre and Holme Pierrepoint Country Park. The 750 metre swim is an easy-to-follow route. You’ll enter the water at the boathouse end and head straight down the lake, sighting the Tower ahead. A smooth left turn takes you across the water, before another turn brings you home under the Outlaw swim arch, ready to take on the next stage. The 20km bike course is flat, fast, and entirely traffic-free, perfect for pushing the pace or enjoying a smooth ride. With the lake always on your left, you’ll take on four scenic laps before rolling into transition, ready for the final leg. The 5km run is a single, scenic loop around the lake, just you, your legs, and the finish in sight. You’ll end in true Outlaw style: storming down the iconic orange carpet and crossing the line in front of the Grandstand, with the crowd cheering you every step.

The Future Outlaw focuses on fun and participation, getting the next generation of Outlaws involved in the fun of the weekend. This popular children’s running event offers a choice of a 1 or 2 laps, which are easy to navigate and finish on the orange carpet in front of the grandstand. Parents are welcome to run with their children if they wish.