Outlaw original  

aquabike

Date: 26 July 2026 
Start time: 6:00am
Distances:
2.4 mile swim
|
112 mile bike
Location: National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
130
Days
11
Hours
41
Minutes
58
Seconds

2026
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2026

This event follows the same swim and bike route as the Outlaw Nottingham Triathlon. Your race finish time will be taken when you cross the timing mat as you return to transition after your bike leg. Once you have racked you can then walk, jog or run to the orange carpet for a Grandstand finish and collect your medal.

Aquabike is ideal for those who want to challenge themselves and enjoy the Outlaw experience, but either don’t want to or find themselves unable to run.

// 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.

What's included...

man cycling

Stunning venues

Outlaw Nottingham Sprint takes place at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home to the National Water Sports Centre - offering incredible views of its grounds, plus a swim in the beautiful Regatta Lake.

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.

on-course support & Nutrition

From cheering supporters to well-stocked feed stations, 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

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.

category awards

We celebrate outstanding efforts across all categories – so you might just end the day with more than a medal!

plate of food

FREE RECOVERY AREA & 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!

PERSON PHOTO PACKAGES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

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

race 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 on Sunday. 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)
Total Event Cut Off: 17hrs

There will be intermediary cut off points on the Bike. 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).

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 29 June 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 £50
  • 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: 15 by 31 December 2026, 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?

No you cannot enter as an aquabike 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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