The Outlaw Middle takes place on 25 July 2027 at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. Featuring a 1.2-mile lake swim, a 56-mile flat bike route, and a fast 13.1-mile run, this middle-distance triathlon offers an ideal event for athletes of all abilities.
Athletes start with a time-trial format swim in Regatta Lake, cycle through the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside, and finish with a multi-lap run alongside the River Trent and White Water Rapids, culminating in an iconic orange carpet finish in front of cheering supporters, friends, and family.
Event Highlights & Inclusions:
The 1.2 mile swim takes place in Regatta Lake at the National Water Sports Centre using an out-and-back, time-trial start format exiting via a pontoon. The 56 mile bike route is relatively flat, running through rolling Nottinghamshire countryside and passing Holme Pierrepont Hall. The 13.1 mile run is a flat 3-lap course taking in the River Trent, White Water Rapids, and Regatta Lake, passing the grandstand twice before finishing on the orange carpet.
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 rolling Nottinghamshire countryside before you return to the Water Sports Centre, past the stunning Holme Pierrepont Hall for the final leg of the race.
The 13.1 mile, flat, 3-lap run course takes in the River Trent, White Water Rapids and Regatta Lake. You'll run past the grandstand twice before heading onto the Orange carpet to finish in front of your supporters.
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.
Race pack collection and racking will be on Saturday. Race packs will not be posted and there is no option to rack on race morning. 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 race will be a time trial start, with athletes starting in pairs off of each pontoon.
Swim & T1: 1hr 35mins after wave start; Bike & T2: 6hr 35mins after wave start (5hrs for bike); Run: 11hrs total after wave start. Always refer to the Final Race Information for confirmed cut off details.
No, we will not be offering a relay entry as part of this event.
If you purchased refundable registration at the point of entry, you can claim via refundable.me using your booking reference. You have three options up to 28 days before the event (23:59, 27 June 2027): defer to Outlaw Middle 2028 or transfer to another 2027 event (free if entered before 31 Dec 2026; £50 deferral / £30 transfer fee if entered from 1 Jan 2027), withdraw for a partial refund (50% refund if entered before 31 Dec 2026; 25% if entered from 1 Jan 2027), or change entry type. Pregnant or IVF athletes can defer at any time prior to the event.