Date: 20th of May 2017

Location: Hanningfield Reservoir, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1WT

Event Type and distance: 

Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim - 24km bike - 5km run

Standard (Olympic) Triathlon: 1500m swim - 36km bike - 10km run

Amenities: Aid stations, catering, chip timing, distance markers, numbered racking, results on website, secure transition, toilets

Entry Price: Sprint £40, Standard £60, Relay Team £25 each

The Hanningfield Triathlon is organised by Essex & Suffolk Water and is in support of WaterAid, a charity which Sundried also supports. Sponsorship is encouraged for this race as it aims to raise money for WaterAid which does fantastic work for underprivileged children in developing countries. 

For more information about this event and to enter, please visit: http://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/events/events/hanningfield-triathlon

Sundried will be at the event providing all competitors with goody bags with additional treats from our partners.

Date: 2nd of July 2017

Location: Fambridge Yacht Station, Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Essex

Event Type and Distance: Half Ironman Triathlon 1.9km Swim / 90km Cycle / 18km Run

Amenities: Free camping to all competitors, BBQ, chip timing, Sports massage, wetsuit hire, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female, medals for all competitors 

Entry Price: From £91

The Fambridge Half Iron Triathlon is the premier Half Ironman event in Essex and London. it starts and finishes at Fambridge Yacht Station on the River Crouch. North Fambridge is a charming and peaceful village and there is plenty to do with Maldon, Chelmsford, Basildon, and Burnham on Crouch all nearby. The area is rich with wildlife and Blue House Farm Nature Reserve is well worth a visit. For those who enjoy walking, you can follow the sea wall to the historic town of Burnham on Crouch, get the train back and grab something to eat at The Ferry Boat Inn.

Athletes will be swimming in the River Crouch. Participants will get to enjoy the quiet, scenic roads of the Dengie Peninsula on the bike section of the race. The running course is situated around the Fambridge Village; it's recommended that friends and family stay in this area as this is where the spectators gather. The running course is also lined with aid stations providing various energy bars and drinks. The Ferry Boat Inn will also provide refreshments and a BBQ at the finish line.

Sundried will be providing the event competitor goody bags with additional treats from trusted businesses.

Date: Sunday the 18th of June 2017

Location: Ongar Leisure Centre, The Gables, Fyfield Rd, Chipping Ongar, Essex, CM5 0GA

Event Type and Distance: Triathlon 300m pool swim - 21km cycle - 4km run

Amenities: Novice friendly, pool swim, chip timing, shortened course, toilets, showers, catering

Entry Price: From £42

Try a Tri is an introductory event specifically designed for novice triathletes. The course is a 300m pool swim in Ongar leisure centre, a 21km scenic bike ride through the glorious Essex countryside, and finishing with a 4km run on flat, grassy ground. 

Sundried will be providing the event competitor goody bags with additional treats from trusted businesses.

Date: Sunday the 14th of May 2017

Location: Ashingdon Primary Academy, Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex

Event Type and Distance: 10k run

Amenities: Toilets, Chip timing, Post-race massage

Entry Price: £14

The Rochford 10k is a scenic and pleasant 10k run around the sleepy town of Rochford. Taking place on a mix of roads, farm tracks, and grassland, this race is fairly unique. It is a fairly small event, run by Rochford Running Club and the first event took place in 2015. The 2017 event introduced chip timing for the first time. Dependant on the weather, this event can be fairly tricky with the off-road course, but it is always an enjoyable event. 

For more information on this event and to enter, please visit http://www.rochfordrunningclub.org.uk/

Sundried will be providing the event competitor goody bags with additional treats from trusted businesses.

Date: Sunday the 30th of July 2017

Location:  Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

Event Type and distance:

Amenities: Chip timing, medals, secure transition

Entry Price: From £58

The 7th Maldon Triathlon offers both sprint and Olympic distances, as well as a Half Ironman course. The swim section takes place in the River Blackwater, the bike section takes place around the Dengie Peninsula, and the final leg is a lapped run around the Promenade Park and Hythe Quay. The routes have many cafes along the way for friends and family to cheer you on. 

The start and finish of the race are at Promenade Park in the heart of Maldon. Maldon is situated just 40 miles North East of London yet still maintains its original character with charming buildings and an impressive range of individual shops and places to eat & drink. Promenade Park offers plenty of facilities to keep you busy throughout the race including the water splash park, galleon play ship, ornamental lake, amphitheatre, model boating lake, museum, bouncy castle, fairground attractions and numerous cafes. The run course passes through Hythe Quay where you can enjoy the atmosphere or take a cruise on one of the traditional Thames Sailing Barges.

Sundried will be providing the event competitor goody bags with additional treats from trusted businesses.