Cleveland Steelman Triathlon

Overall score 3.2Good
Thin evidence2 sources#130 of 226 70.3 races

Ellerton, Richmond, United Kingdom · 1.9 / 90 / 21.1 km

Race day Sat 1 Aug 2026

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Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.5
PR potential
Fast3.5
Wetsuit swim
Usually3.5
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: Current measured run total is not stated on the linked map. All 4

Held back by race (3.0) and run (3.1).

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Club-organized middle-distance race at Ellerton Lake.
  • Historical returning athletes value the local club atmosphere.

Watch out for

  • Current measured run total is not stated on the linked map.
  • Historical run lengths differ between editions.
  • No 2027 edition date is verified.
  • Historical accounts mention weeds and uneven run surfaces.

Latest or next race

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Official race site(clubspark.net, opens in a new tab)

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What racers say

Overall score 3.2 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Steve, Tyne Triathlon Club

    Raced 2019 · Participant race report

    Tone: Mixed

    A repeat full-triathlon finisher describes weeds and a kayak navigation issue, rolling bike roads and a mixed-surface run in sunny conditions. He enjoyed a personal best and planned to return; fatigue after another race is personal, not evidence that the course causes injury.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run

    Read on tynetri.org (Participant race report, opens in a new tab)

  • Steve Grocock, LincsQuad

    Raced 2011 · Participant race report

    Tone: Mixed

    A participating club writer describes shared heat, fatigue and enthusiastic support, with named teammates’ difficulties including a lost chip, crash and missed turn. The original 2011 indexed article credits Steve Grocock; the migrated mirror credits LincsQuad Admin. The third-person Grocock anecdote is not assumed to be a first-person confession. Both URLs are the same account and count once.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run

    Read on lincsquad.co (Participant race report, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

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Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.

Toughness: Very tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.6

    Two historical participant sources value the race and club support despite individual mishaps. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

  • Wetsuit legalUsually3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Water temperatureComfortable3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Calm waterMostly calm3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Swim easeEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Swim experienceFine3.4

    One historical finisher describes weeds and a kayak route misunderstanding; current experience is unknown. · Low confidence

Good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Bike flatnessMostly flat3.5

    A repeat finisher describes rolling roads; current measured ascent remains unknown. · Low confidence

  • Bike simplicityMostly simple3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Run sceneryBeautiful3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Run conditionsModerate3.3

    A historical full-triathlon finisher describes muddy, potholed and mixed-surface sections; the current route is unverified. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessMostly flat3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    Accepted accounts cover hot or sunny editions and do not establish typical weather reliability. · Low confidence

  • Venue beautyLovely3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Very good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 1.9 km (1.2 mi)

Ellerton Lake

Bike, 90 km (56 mi)

Road

Run, 21.1 km (13.1 mi)

Surface
Mixed paths and road

Getting there and staying

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Key facts

Location
Ellerton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Typical month
August
Distances
1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run

Sources

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