Started in 1991, this event has achieved legendary status; there is truly nothing else like it. In 1991 it was held with just 120 competitors, howevere in 2012 the event saw over 2000 lucky athletes join in the organised chaos of the Club Relays.

 

The event is now not so much about the swim, bike, run elements, but obviously these are very important. The whole weekend is oftern referred to as triathlon's answer to the Glastonbury Music Festival. Where else can you find over a 1000 triathletes all camping and partying together?

 

No club should miss this event. One of the most exhilarating and fun events on the UK calendar, the Club Relays revolves around teams of four using a tagging format where everyone swims, everyone bikes and everyone runs in a race that looks like a mixture between competition and chaos.

 

Now in its 23rd year the Club Relays really is the focal point as well as the vocal point of the season for many teams who look to a real club event to bring them together and where camaraderie and teamwork really pay off.

 

With a 500m swim, a 15km bike and a 5km run any four triathletes can get together and make up a team and race in one of the range of team categories available. But don't think it's just one big laugh as Triathlon England - National Club Relay Championship titles are at stake, so there will be some serious racing out there on a completely closed course over which your team mates can see you (and shout at you) for the duration of all three disciplines.

 

To download the race information pack, please click here. 

 

For commentary and pictures from the 2014 Triathlon England - National Championhips search or post using the hashtag #techamps

 

If you are not competing, it is still worth making a visit to soak up the Club Relays unique festival atmosphere. Below is a video that captures plenty of the action and fun from last year's champs.