The Chester Triathlon is an Olympic distance triathlon held in the centre of the historic City of Chester. It is currently in its 28th Year. Since 2025 it has been organised by Active Leisure Events who took over organising this fantastic event from Chester Triathlon Club members who organised it for the previous 26 Years. Active Leisure Events continue to work closely with Chester Triathlon Club who support on the delivery.
Take a look at our TV Programme show on Channel 4 from 2015 here.
The Chester Triathlon has been awarded the World Standard Distance Triathlon Qualifier for the Deva Olympic distance which will again race the same course that we have had since 2013. The 100K distance has now become the Deva Centurion – 100K and the new addition in 2025 of the Deva Short Distance will continue again in 2026. We will also once again be including a standard distance Aquabike.
We have had so many fantastic comments about the course being located right in the heart of the City. Transition is in the fabulously stunning Grosvenor Park, a fantastic Victorian Park. The bike route will be a single lap (2 laps for the Deva Centurion – 100K) into Wales via Eccleston, Rossett and Borras and back into Chester via Alford and Boughton. The run route will incorporate running over the Old Dee Bridge as well as the suspension bridge, along the Groves and in the meadows with the finish being at the Bandstand, a truly City Centre race.
Please make sure you have read the British Triathlon Federation Rulebook.
Deva Short Distance
The Short Distance Triathlon continues in 2026 and runs alongside the Deva Olympic Distance Triathlon and will consist of a 750m Swim, 1 lap of the 40km bike lap (exactly the same bike course as the Olympic Distance Triathlon) and 1 lap of the 5km Run route.
Deva Aquabike
The Aquabike is the same course as the Triathlon finishing after a short run from T2 . 1500m Swim and a 40km Bike – exactly the same swim and bike courses as the Olympic distance Triathlon.
Deva Centurion - 100K
All our events reply on volunteers to enable them to run smoothly and to be the best possible experience for the athletes. If you can help out with this event please signup via the button below or email volunteers@nullactiveleisureevents.co.uk
Some areas are ideal for groups to cover (feed stations etc.) If you have connections with local groups that could help, please email volunteers@nullactiveleisureevents.co.uk and we will get right back to you.
If you can help out on the river or in transition please signup via the button below.
Video Highlights
Thanks to Chester Tri club for a fantastic middle distance Tri yesterday. Excellent organisation from registration to the finish line. Big thanks to all the marshals and helpers who turned out in poor weather to help. One race I will do again, and recommend to others.