An accurately measured Standard Distance Triathlon set in the Yorkshire countryside. The Standard Distance race takes place on Saturday, and starts and finishes at Ripon Racecourse, the swim is open water in a lake based at the Ripon Racecourse itself. In 2017 the Ripon Triathlon will incorporate the Triathlon England National Standard Distance Championships as well as being a GB Age-Group team qualification race for the 2017 ITU World Championships. On the Sunday the fun continues with a Sprint Distance Triathlon in the morning, followed by the ever popular Ripon Junior Triathlon in the afternoon, giving competitors the opportunity to take part in a high profile open water triathlon. These are family friendly events and the weekend is designed to cater for all the family with a full range of entertainment and catering throughout.