The iconic Blenheim Palace Triathlon is set to return this weekend, from 07 to 08 June, with thousands ready to take over the scenic grounds. From timings and registration to travel information and expected weather, here is what there is to know about the 2025 Blenheim Palace Triathlon.
Getting there
Blenheim Palace is situated in the town of Woodstock, which is 8 miles northwest of Oxford and approximately an hour’s drive from both London and Birmingham. There will be free parking available to all competitors, though spectators would need to pre-book their parking via the Blenheim Palace website. The nearest mainline train station, they added, is Oxford Parkway. The car park would be open from 6.00am on both days, while the event village would open from 6.30am.
Arrival, registration and transition
Participants need to be aware of their wave time before arriving at the grounds. Due to the high volume of participants, wave changes could not be accommodated at that stage. The full event timetable has been published.
Participants would collect their event pack and essential items from the registration area upon arrival. To do this, they would need to bring their QR code, which had been sent to them, either on their phone or as a printout.
Once participants have their pack ready, they were instructed to take their bike and helmet to Transition, where they would be checked and racked away before the race. No supporters would be allowed into the transition area, so only participants with the essential items needed for the race could access the area.
A wetsuit is compulsory for the event, so participants are advised to bring one or hire one, though this has to be done in advance. It was strongly advised that participants try on their wetsuit and swim in it at least once before race day to get used to the feel and ensure there are no issues with it.
Best viewing spots for spectators
A guide designed for spectators has been created by organisers Motiv Sports, which contains an Event Village map and a Spectator viewing map, making it an easy way to plan out the day, supporting family and friends.
Event Village
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon’s Event Village provides the perfect hub for spectators during the race and is the best place to celebrate with participants after they have completed their event.
As always, it will house food and drink vendors as well as activations for participants to get involved with. This year, the Brownlee Foundation are delivering a kids’ duathlon and activities to give young people the chance to dip their toes into the world of multi-discipline events.
Weather
It’s a mixed forecast this weekend with showers expected all day on Saturday and light showers expected on Sunday morning, with a high of 19 degrees on both days. It is critical that both participants and spectators pack for all possibilities. It’s okay to bring suncream, drinks, waterproofs, etc.
There will be refill points in the event village to keep participants hydrated throughout. A handful of places remain for the 2025 event, and entries for 2026 go on sale to the public on Wednesday, 11 June.
