The SAXON Triathlon & Multisport Festival

The UK’s newest triathlon in its SECON YEAR is set in one the most beautiful countryside locations, right in the heart of Northamptonshire.

With one of the most impressive body of waters as a start point, this event promises to be something special. Pitsford water, located within Brixworth country park boasts one of the largest sports waters in the country and one of the most tranquil nature reserves you’ll swim in and will host the start line to a multi distance triathlon event catering for all abilities.

With a mass start SWIM start in the water, you will feel the exciting camaraderie with your fellow athletes. This super lap-based swim route will ensure you are always in view of the support boats and lakeside supporters alike. Exiting the swim, you will start the uphill transition run through our fully supported woodland area making for a truly unique swim exit to transition.

On to the BIKE leg, you will head out to the stunning rural Northamptonshire rolling countryside roads which surround this area of natural beauty. The bike circuit will take in some of the shires most beautiful villages including Pittsford, Moulton, Holcot and Old before finally heading back to the historic Anglo-Saxon town of Brixworth. The final part of the bike leg is a clean 2-kilometre ribbon of flat and fast tarmac – A chance to get the head down and really enjoy some speed!

Once through the bike transition, you will enter the RUN circuit. This stunning hardstanding pathway circumnavigates the lake and totals 7 miles of signposted trail. The route takes you through woodlands, meadows, and grassland all located along the water’s edge. The run circuit has full access along the whole run route for supporters to cheer you on.

The finish straight will see you returning home to at the park’s welcoming main events area where there is ample parking, café and facilities for you and your supporters to enjoy at the finish line.