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Skipton Multisport Festival

Name: Skipton Multisport Festival
Start: 2026-05-23
End: 2026-05-24
Location: Skipton

Skipton, United Kingdom • 23-24 May 2026

Skipton Multisport Festival

Skipton Multisport Festival takes place at Skipton Leisure and Wellbeing Hub in Aireville Park on 23rd May and 24th May 2026. The triathlon swim takes place in the venue pool. Adult bike routes leave the town and the run courses are based around Aireville Park. Sportive cycle rides head into the surrounding countryside. Skipton is described as a historic market town and the Gateway to the Dales.

The event offers multiple race formats across the weekend, including junior races that form part of the Yorkshire Junior Series, an adult sprint that is part of the Yorkshire Senior Series, a relay event, and two sportive route options on Saturday. Entry fees and some distances are listed for each race.

Distances and selected entries

Sportive Long - 100 km
Sportive Short - 60 km
Junior Closed Road Sportive - 30 mins
Sprint Triathlon - distance TBC
Sprint Relay Triathlon - distance TBC

Additional event services include a coaching partnership with Brownlee Fitness offering a Squad Membership with tailored programmes and coach feedback, event-specific merchandise such as t shirts and hoodies, and volunteer roles with a range of available slots. Results and local information are provided by the organiser and are listed as to be confirmed for some items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Skipton

Race information

Website

Junior Triathlon Races

Sprint Relay Triathlon

Sprint Triathlon (adult)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday May 30

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley

Scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon options in Bingley organised by Its Grim Up North Running, with finishers receiving a jumble medal plus hot food and a drink. Online places have sold out but places on the day are available.

Saturday May 30

Kelbrook

6 km

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

Sunday May 31

Settle Saunter

Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales offering 10k, half marathon and 23 miles routes. Routes are mapped and flagged and SPORTident timing will be used.

Tuesday Jun 2

Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series

Methley

5 km

A TRA-licensed 5 km canal towpath race in Methley, Leeds, forming Race 2 of a three-race series organised by Rothwell Harriers AC; entry fees are £15 affiliated and £17 unaffiliated, with prizes across age categories and fundraising for the..