Mass open-water swim start of the Lakesman triathlon, swimmers in green caps with the Lakeland fells behind
Lakesman 2027 · 20 June

Choose Your Lakesman Challenge

From the returning Lakesman Full to the iconic Lakesman Half, choose the distance and format that suits your 2027 goal.

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Race OptionSwimBikeRunBest For
Lakesman Full2.4 mi112 mi26.2 miAthletes ready for the full-distance challenge
Lakesman Half1.2 mi56 mi13.1 miA big half-distance triathlon goal
Full Swim/Bike2.4 mi112 mi–Athletes who want the full swim and bike without the run
Full Bike/Run–112 mi26.2 miAthletes who want the full bike and run format
Half RelaySharedSharedSharedTeams of 2–3 sharing the challenge
Half Swim / Bike1.2 mi56 mi–Athletes who want the swim and bike without the run
Half Bike / Run–56 mi13.1 miAthletes who want the bike and run format
Lakesman athlete racing on the time-trial bike with the Lake District fells behind
The Full Returns

Lakesman Full

2.4 mile swim  /  112 mile bike  /  26.2 mile run

The full-distance Lakesman returns for 2027, the complete long-distance challenge in the heart of the Lake District.

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Lakesman Half

1.2 mile swim  /  56 mile bike  /  13.1 mile run

A big middle-distance challenge with Lake District scenery, strong support and a memorable Keswick finish.

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Wetsuited swimmers at the Lakesman mass swim start with the fells behind

Full Swim/Bike

2.4 mile swim  /  112 mile bike

Swim + Bike. Take on the full distance swim and ride without the run, a great way to experience the course.

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Full Bike/Run

112 mile bike  /  26.2 mile run

Bike + Run. Race the bike and finish with a fast run into Keswick. Perfect for the strong runner.

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Full or Half Relay

Team of 2–3

Share the challenge as a team and choose whether to take on the Lakesman Full or Lakesman Half together, while experiencing the full Lakesman atmosphere from start to finish.

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Half Swim / Bike

Swim + Bike

Take on the swim and ride without the run, a great way to experience the course.

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Half Bike / Run

Bike + Run

Race the bike and finish with a fast run into Keswick. Perfect for the strong runner.

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Course Overview

Swim. Bike. Run.

Swim

Derwentwater

A swim in the crystal-clear waters of one of the Lake District’s most scenic lakes.

Bike

Western Lakes

Scenic roads through the western Lake District, a side few tourists ever see.

Run

Into Keswick

A fast, supported run with views to Skiddaw, finishing at Keswick Rugby Club.

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