The Outlaw Nottingham Half Aquabike runs in conjunction with the Outlaw Nottingham Half and follows the same swim and bike routes. Distances consist of a 1.2 mile swim and a 56 mile bike ride set at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham on 23 May 2027.
Your race finish time will be taken when you cross the timing mat as you return to transition after your bike leg. Once you have racked your bike, you can walk, jog, or run to the orange carpet for a Grandstand finish and collect your medal.
The 1.2 mile swim takes place in the Regatta Lake at the National Water Sports Centre with a time trial format start, exiting via a pontoon close to transition. The 56 mile bike course follows a relatively flat route out into the Nottinghamshire countryside before returning via Holme Pierrepont Hall.
The 1.2 mile swim takes place in the Regatta Lake at the National Water Sports Centre with a time trial format start. The swim is easy to navigate with an out and back course which exits via a pontoon close to transition.
The 56 mile bike course takes you along a relatively flat route out into the Nottinghamshire countryside, before returning via Holme Pierrepont Hall.
Our booking partner Let’s Do This provides an option to pay in instalments so that you can spread the cost of your booking. Please note that until your fee is paid in full, you will not be allowed to participate and you will not be able to access the relevant withdrawal options (e.g. refunds, transfers or deferrals). If you do not keep to the payment schedule, you will lose your place and your deposit.
Race pack collection and racking will be on Saturday. Race packs will not be posted. Photo ID will be required for all Race Pack Collection. Bikes must be stickered prior to racking and security wristbands must be worn at all times for access to Transition – including collecting your bike post race.
The start format will be time trial with swimmers being sent off the pontoons at short intervals. Start times are allocated based on submitted swim time. Individuals will receive their personal start time prior to the event.
Expected cut-offs for this event are: Swim & T1: 1hr 20mins after wave start; Bike: 4hrs (5hrs 20mins total after wave start). Always refer to the Final Race Information for confirmed cut-off details.
Minimum age for individuals is 18 by 31 December 2027 (Swim: 17 by 31 December 2027, Bike: 17 by 31 December 2027).
No, you cannot enter as an aquabike relay.
If you purchased refundable registration at the point of entry, you can claim online. Otherwise, you can defer or transfer your entry, withdraw, or change your entry type up to 28 days before the event (by 23:59, 18 April 2027).