Outlaw original

Date: 26 July 2026 
Start time: 6:00am
Distances:
2.4 mile swim
|
112 mile bike
|
26.2 mile run
Location: National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
Entry Options: Individual or Relay

2026
2026
2026

130
Days
11
Hours
41
Minutes
58
Seconds

// swim course

2.4 miles

Lake

The 2.4 mile 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.

// bike course

112 miles

Flat

The 112 mile bike course takes you along are relatively flat route out into the Nottinghamshire countryside, before returning via Holme Pierrepont Hall for the final leg of the race.

// run course

26.2 miles

Fast

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.

What's included...

man cycling

Stunning venues

Outlaw races take place in some of the UK’s most stunning and iconic locations, carefully chosen to offer the very best race-day experience.

crowd cheering

Amazing atmosphere

With our supportive staff & volunteers, great commentary, a live DJ, and smooth organisation, the atmosphere at Outlaw is unforgettable - even if you’re just watching.

Orange carpet finish with family and friends

At Outlaw events, your biggest supporters can join you for those final moments across the finish line - making it even more memorable.

athlete drinking from cup

On-course support & nutrition

From cheering supporters to well-stocked feed stations and on-course mechanics, everything’s in place to keep you going strong from start to finish.

Finishers’ technical t-shirt & medal

Take pride in your achievement with a quality medal and performance tee - a lasting reminder of what you pushed through to reach the finish line.

Chip timing, tracking & Category awards

Track your performance in detail with live event tracking and full split breakdowns - so you can see where you excelled and where you can make improvements for next time.

plate of food

Free post-race meal

We want you to feel supported at every step, even when it’s all over. Have a well-deserved rest and enjoy a well-deserved post-race meal on us!

personalised photo packages available to purchase

Capture the day with high-quality, professional race-day photos - available to purchase after the event.

Race bag, swim hat & bottles

You’ll get an official Outlaw swim hat for the event, along with bottles to keep you hydrated on the day - and to take home as a keepsake.

FAQs.

Can I pay in instalments?

Our booking partner Let’s Do This provide an option to pay in instalments so that you can spread the cost of your booking (you can see their terms and conditions here).  Please note that until your fee is paid in full, you will not be allowed to participate and you will not be able to access the relevant withdrawal options e.g. refunds, transfers or deferrals.

What's the registration process at the event?

Race pack collection and racking will be on Saturday. Race packs will not be posted and there is no option to rack. Photo ID will be required for all Race Pack Collection. Bikes must be stickered prior to racking and security wristbands must be worn at all times for access to Transition – including collecting your bike post race.

What's the race start format?

The start format will be a mass start. Wetsuits will be mandatory for the swim.

What are the cut-off times?

We want to support everyone to have a great race however race cut offs exist so that we can manage athlete safety, meet our commitments to the Venue, the Highways Agency and our team of volunteers and crew. Below are the expected cut offs for this event; showing time of day based on a 06:00 start.  The times in brackets are the available time you have to complete each discipline based on hitting each cut off time:

Start: 06:00
Swim: 08:20 (2hr 20mins)
T1: 08:30 (10 mins)
Bike: 16:30 (8hrs)
T2: 16:40 (10 mins)
Run: 23:00 (6hrs 20mins)
Total Event Cut Off: 17hrs

There will be intermediary cut off points on the Bike & Run. Always refer to the Final Race Information for the confirmed cut off details.

What's available at the feed stations?

Bike feed stations will offer water and HIGH5 Energy Source along with HIGH5 Energy Gels(caffeine and caffeine free). Run feed stations will also offer flat cola, HIGH5 Zero, oranges, bananas, jaffa cakes and salted crisps.

What is the withdrawal policy?

We understand that plans can change and we aim to give athletes flexibility by providing a range of options. However, we can’t offer these indefinitely while maintaining great value prices, so please make a note of the deadlines for your event. We believe in being transparent, so a summary of options is below but please check the Terms and Conditions for the full details. Enter by 31 December 2025 to receive the best Terms!

If you purchased Refund Protection when booking, you should apply to them directly if you need to withdraw. You can find more details at Let’s Do This, our booking partner.

All requests for refunds, transfers, deferrals or changes must be made by email to info@outlawtriathlon.com and received by 28 June 2026.

Please note – once you defer, transfer or change an entry, it becomes non-refundable and cannot be changed again.


*If you find out you are pregnant or start receiving IVF treatment after you enter, we can defer your entry for up to 3 years, free of charge.

Option Headlines If you entered by 31 Dec 2025 If you entered from Jan 1 2026
Deferral* To the same event in 2027. Free £50 fee
Transfer

To a different event in 2026, subject to availability.

Additional race fees apply if moving to a more expensive event; credits are provided if moving to a cheaper event.

Free £30 fee
Change entry type Within the same race – swap between Individual, Relay or Aquabike, subject to availability. Additional race fees apply if moving to a more expensive event entry type. Free Free
Partial Refund Refund is based on actual value paid for event entry. 50% of ticket fee paid 25% of ticket fee paid
Change a relay team member Switch team members up to 10 July 2026. Free Free
How old do you have to be for this event?

Minimum Age – Individual: 15 by 31 December 2026, Relay – Swim: 15 by 31 December 2026, Bike: 15 by 31 December 2026, Run: 15 by 31 December 2026

Can you take part as a relay?

This event can be done as an individual or join in with friends and complete it as a 2 or 3 person Relay.

more information...

For more information, go to the Nottingham Original overview page. You’ll find details on camping, parking and spectating and you can find our Racing with Outlaw Guide here too.
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