The Vitruvian Triathlon takes place on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 in Whitwell, United Kingdom. The main route is 111.9 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Start
- Whitwell 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 111.9 km
- Climbing
- 487 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Vitruvian Triathlon is an established classic middle-distance triathlon featuring a sheltered open water swim, a fast bike loop, and a scenic run around Rutland Water.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Vitruvian Triathlon demands a balanced endurance capacity across a middle-distance format totaling 111.9 km with 487 m of elevation gain.
Aero efficiency
The fast bike loop favors sustained aerodynamic positioning and steady power output over the middle-distance cycling leg.
Pacing discipline
Transitioning from a sheltered open water swim to a fast bike and a scenic run requires controlled energy expenditure to sustain effort through the finish.
Endurance transition
The combined multisport distance requires efficient pacing to manage muscular fatigue from the swim and bike into the run around Rutland Water.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across the middle-distance duration.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at The Vitruvian Triathlon is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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