Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon

12/08/2024

Any Triathlon swimmers want to try open water? This is a great opportunity from our friends at South West Swim 🏊🏻‍♀️

💦🏊‍♂️Come on in the water is lovely! 🏊‍♀️💦
If you’ve thought about trying open water swimming but don’t know where to start, then the experts at South West Swim can help.

Now is a great time to book a coached Open Water session with us while the water is as warm as it gets. We coach from the wonderful Lake86 Cotswold Water Park Hire, an amazing fresh water lake with amazing water quality in the Cotswolds, just off the A419.

Find out more and book your session, we can have you swimming in the lakes from as soon as tomorrow!

Website & Online booking: https://southwestswim.co.uk/openwatercoaching
Email: [email protected]
Tel / WhatsApp: 07751 793234

22/07/2024

Need inspiration to start running again?
Our next Beginner's Course starts on Monday 16th September.
Sign up via https://bit.ly/GetRunningWithTheHounds

19/05/2024

Wow, was it really a week ago?!

Such a great day. To taken part in 2025 go to bit.ly/RWBTri2025

12/05/2024

The official race photographs from Charles Whitton Photography are now available. There are some great shots, go take a look!

https://bit.ly/RWB-Tri-2024-CharlesWhittonPhotography

12/05/2024

Well done to all our trophy winners!
We'd also like to thank Tilia Craft - Laser Cut Creations for making the wonderful oak trophies and medals.

1st Female Sam Griffin 1:13:55
2nd Female Kate Sheppard 1:15:41
3rd Female Ella Daley 1:19:25

1st Open Kurt Clarence 1:07:29
2nd Open Richard McCready 1:08:53
3rd Open Aron Istvan Nemet 1:09:39

1st Relay Team Blackstock 1:10:47

1st Open Vet 40 Richard McCready 1:08:53
1st Open SuperVet 50 Stuart Gibbs 1:11:14
1st Open SuperVet 60 Stuart Dinwoodie 1:10:10
1st Open SuperVet 70 Chris Turvey 2:02:17

1st Female Vet 40 Sam Griffin 1:13:55
1st Female SuperVet 50 Char Wilson 1:26:46
1st Female SuperVet 60 Dawn McCafferty 1:19:39

12/05/2024

Well done to all participants at today's Triathlon! You all did so well, and for many this was their first Triathlon.

Thr results can be viewed on our website, or direct from DB Max.

There is a slight change in the Open category results, after a competitor got in touch with us after the event had finished. We'll be in touch with those affected next week to make arrangements regarding trophies.
https://www.royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Royal+Wootton+Bassett+Triathlon+2024

12/05/2024

What a fantastic day!
Who wants to do it again next year?
Yes? You're in luck! Entries for the 2025 Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon on 11th May open in 2 hours at 6pm today!

Go to bit.ly/RWBTri2025

12/05/2024

Live results of today's triathlon can be viewed at

12/05/2024

Wiltshire Police Triathlon contingent getting ready for the start

11/05/2024

Four lucky triathletes will find a white envelope in their event pack when they collect it from registration tomorrow. We've drawn race numbers at random to receive a prize from our sponsor South West Swim.
Don't forget to check yours! 🤞🏻🎁

08/05/2024

Look at what's just arrived! These technical T-shirts are made from recycled plastic bottles, by Selekt Run & Cycle, and they are brilliant. 💙💛.
A big thank you to Railston for their sponsorship.

We can't wait for Sunday!

07/05/2024

Race day is almost here!

Our thanks to Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett Town for sponsoring the race bibs and sticker sets at this year's event.

We look forward to seeing all competitors on Sunday 12th May.

02/05/2024

We're delighted to have Charles Whitton Photography on board for capturing all those special moments during the event on Sunday 12th May.

Photographs will be available at bit.ly/RWB-Tri-2024-CharlesWhittonPhotography

Royal Wootton Bassett Tri - 12.5.24 (Charles Whitton Photography)

02/05/2024

Last night was the third and final swim training session ahead of race day. Well done to all the triathletes that took part, it was great to join you in the pool and we hope you're feeling relaxed and confident about the swim, and looking forward to the event.
HUGE thanks to Mark Hopkins for giving his coaching time free of charge, as the big cheese at Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, he's a busy man so we really appreciate it.
We look forward to meeting you all on 12 May and in the meantime keeeeeeeep swimming, cycling and running! 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️💛💙

30/04/2024

Race information packs and wave times were emailed to all participants yesterday.
If you haven't received yours then please email [email protected]

28/04/2024

Thank you to everyone who came along to the familiarisation session today. The weather was cold, but the company was good.

We have one more Swim coaching session left, and there are 10 place left if you want a chance to improve your swimming before the event - Wednesday 1st May, 9pm start at Lime Kiln Leisure Centre. Sign up link is in the comments.

Entries have now closed, and it's fantastic that the event has once agin sold out, with 200 participants. We look forward to seeing you all in 2 weeks.

If you missed out this year, then don't worry, bookings for the 2025 RWB Triathlon open very shortly after the 2024 event has finished. Watch this page for the entry link!

18/04/2024

We're extremely pleased to present the Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon 2024 finisher's medal, supported by Wiltshire Surveyors.
Made from slate and FSC-certified oak ply, it'll look fantastic at the front of your medal collection.

Our thanks to Tilia Craft - Laser Cut Creations for the design and manufacture.

17/04/2024

With just over three weeks to go, merchandise is starting to arrive! Here are the swimming hats, so kindly sponsored by Moovahome Estate Agents and Quins Specialist Cars Ltd .
I think we'll spot you in the pool wearing these!

11/04/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the first swim training session last night with coach Mark. There's still time to join the sessions on 17th April and 1st May, and the familiarisation day on 28th April.
https://www.royalwoottonbassetthounds.co.uk/Events/Calendar

08/04/2024

For those who didn't order a T-shirt when you entered, please check your emails. We've reopened the order book, for 1 week only.

100% sustainable technical T-shirt, made from recycled plastic bottles.

100% gorgeous too!

08/04/2024

We've made 10 more places available. Be quick if you want to take part - bit.ly/RWBTri2024

07/04/2024

The RWB Tri team would like to wish South West Swim a very happy 10th birthday and send huge thanks for the prizes and offers donated to our participants.
The lucky winners will receive:
1-to-1 60 minute session in the Endless Pool
in Swindon (worth £62.99 each) or
Five Session Squad Packs (worth £54.99 each)

Jason is also generously offering a 10% discount on 1-to-1s and Video Analysis sessions up until the date of the triathlon, in case anybody wishes to book in and prepare themselves ahead of time.
To claim this offer please email [email protected]

Thank you SWS! We really appreciate your support.

There's still time to book on to the triathlon swim coaching sessions starting this Wednesday, with a few spaces remaining. To sign up go to

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03/04/2024

We are very pleased to announce that Wiltshire Surveyors are joining us as sponsors this year.

Thanks very much for your support. We're on track to give Wiltshire Air Ambulance a significant donation, and we're so very grateful to all the local business owners who have come forward to support this year's Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon.

We can't wait until Sunday 12th May!

02/04/2024

A big thank you to Moovahome Estate Agents and Quins Specialist Cars Ltd for sponsoring Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon this year.
Your generous donation means that even more money can go to Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

We're still looking for a sponsor for our event medals. If you would like your company's logo on the event medal ribbons, for just £250, then please get in touch. But hurry, we're sending them off to be made this week!

26/03/2024

We are pleased to welcome Kara Gregory Sports Massage & Injury Therapy to our event finish area on 12 May. Kara will be offering post Tri massages to aid recovery and soothe your tired legs, 10 or 20 minute sessions available. 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏻

26/03/2024

A big thank you to Railston for sponsoring the Triathlon this year! ⭐

All proceeds from the Triathlon go to Wiltshire Air Ambulance. We'd love to give them as much money as possible. If your business would like to sponsor you the event then please get in touch.

17/03/2024

Royal Wootton Bassett Sprint Triathlon is taking place 8 weeks today!

Here's a sneak peak of this year's trophies. Our thanks to local medal and trophy makers Tilia Craft - Laser Cut Creations for creating these solid oak beauties for us.

15/03/2024

We've arranged some coaching and familiarisation sessions for the 2024 RWB Tri participants in April and early May.

Keep an eye on your inboxes on Monday for more details.

13/02/2024

There's lots of activity behind the scenes at RWB Tri HQ at the moment, as we prepare to welcome 200 of you to the 2024 event. First things first, refreshments!

We're very pleased to be welcoming J P Coffee & Donuts and 2 Daughters Events to the Triathlon for the first time. They will be providing top class coffee and drinks at both the finish area and transition, so you can keep your caffeine levels topped up throughout the day. We'll also have amazing cakes available courtesy of Royal Wootton Bassett Hounds RC. Just what you need after a swim, cycle and run!

19/12/2023

Want to give someone a surprise present this year? How about entry to Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon?
We have just 8 spaces left for the event on Sunday 12th May.
To enter go to https://bit.ly/RWBTri2024