Outlaw nottingham

half

Date: 17 May 2026
Start time: 6:00am
Distances:
1.2 mile swim
|
56 mile bike
|
13.1 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

1.2 miles

Lake

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.

// bike course

56 miles

Flat

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.

// run course

13.1 miles

Fast

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.

What's included...

man cycling

Stunning venues

Outlaw races take place in some of the UK’s moststunning and iconic locations, carefully chosen tooffer 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 meaningful.

On course support & nutrition

From cheering supporters to well-stocked feed stations and on-the-spot 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 push further to make improvements next time.

plate of food

Free post-race meal & Recovery Area

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.

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.  If you do not keep to the payment schedule, you will lose your place and your deposit.

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 time trial with swimmers being sent off the pontoons at short intervals. Start times are allocated based on submitted swim time. Individuals will receive their personal start time prior to the event. 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. Always refer to the Final Race Information for the confirmed cut off details. However, our expected cut-offs for this event are:

Swim & T1: 1 hour 20 minutes
Bike: 5 hours 20 minutes after your wave starts
Run: 9 hours after your wave starts.

There will be intermediary cut offs on the bike and run routes too.

What's available at the feed stations?

Bike feed stations will offer HIGH5 bottles with either water or HIGH5 Energy Source, HIGH5 Energy Gels or Energy Gels with caffeine and banannas. Run Feed stations will offer water, HIGH5 Energy Source, HIGH5 Zero and cola. HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua and Aqua Caffeine and bananas.

What is the withdrawal policy?

If you change your race plans, we offer a range of options for this race. We try to be flexible and supportive. However, event costs mean that we cannot offer these options indefinitely. We believe in being transparent – an outline of the options available is below but please see the Event Terms and Conditions for full details. Refund Protection is offered when you enter through our booking partner Let’s Do This, to protect your purchase if you become unable to race.  Refund Protection is provided by the Protect Group (please review their terms and conditions before you purchase).  If you purchase Refund Protection and need to withdraw, you should apply to them directly in the first instance.  More information about Refund Protection can be found on Let’s Do This. All notifications for changes, withdrawal, transfer or deferral must be received in writing to info@outlawtriathlon.com by 19 April 2026 to qualify:

  • Enter by 31 December 2025 to qualify for a free deferral to 2027 or Transfer to another 2026 event.
  • Enter after 31 December and a transfer to another 2026 event will be £30, Deferral will be £50
  • Change from and Individual entry to a relay for £40
  • Change from Relay to Individual entry
  • Withdraw for a 50% refund, (plus any Race Pass or additional purchases)
  • Defer for up to 3 years if you fall pregnant or start IVF treatment after you have entered

Please note that once deferred or transferred your entry becomes non-refundable and cannot be moved again.

How old do you have to be for this event?

Minimum Age – Individual: 18 by 31 December 2026, Relay – Swim: 17 by 31 December 2026, Bike: 17 by 31 December 2026, Relay - Run: 18 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 Weekend 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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