Dartford Bridge Triathlon

Overall score 3.2Good
Thin evidence2 sources + 1 runner ratings#201 of 265 sprint triathlons

Dartford, United Kingdom · 0.75 / 21 / 5 km

Race day Sun 5 Jul 2026

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Course: 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 21 km (13.0 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run. Current organizer page: 750 m (0.47 mi), 21 km (13.0 mi), 5 km (3.1 mi).

Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.5
PR potential
Fast3.5
Wetsuit swim
Usually3.5
Swim support
Good3.5
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: 2027 date is provisional between two Sundays. All 3

Held back by race (2.6) and swim (2.8).

Provisional: based on 2 sources, plus 1 runner ratings on review sites. 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

  • Sprint athletes value a convenient local lake race.
  • Organizer advertises free parking close to registration.

Watch out for

  • 2027 date is provisional between two Sundays.
  • Bike circuit has repeated laps and tight turns.
  • Olympic athlete evidence remains below the publication gate.

Latest or next race

Sun 5 Jul 2026

Official race site(bridgetriathlon.co.uk, 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

  • Mark, Ocean Lake Triathlon Club

    Raced 2025 · Participant race report

    Tone: Mixed

    A sprint finisher describes weeds near the lake exit, repeated closed-road bike laps with dead turns and headwind, and a warm single-loop run. He liked the local event and finished pleased with his result. Only the Bridge subsection is used.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run, Conditions

    Read on oceanlaketri.co.uk (Participant race report, opens in a new tab)

  • Samuel H.

    Raced 2017 · Racecheck

    Tone: Mixed

    One explicitly labelled Sprint finisher describes easy parking, a quiet lake setting, congested bike laps with tight turns, run water cups and an enjoyable finish. His historical sprint legs differ from today’s course. Other formats and unscoped reviews are excluded.

    Covers Swim, Bike, Run

    Read on racecheck.com (Racecheck, 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 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Very tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Two sprint finishers describe an enjoyable local event, with recurring circuit and lake caveats. · 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 16% 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 experienceFine3.3

    Historical sprint accounts mention lake smell or weeds near the exit; current water quality is unverified. · Low confidence

  • Swim supportGood3.5

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

Very good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

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

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.7

    Historical sprint athletes describe a closed circuit; the final current traffic plan still requires confirmation. · Low confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

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

  • WindSome wind3.4

    A recent sprint finisher encountered a strong headwind; a typical weather pattern is unverified. · 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

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

  • Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.3

    Sprint athletes describe repeated laps, tight turns and congestion rather than effortless navigation. · 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 conditionsEasy3.5

    Few athletes have described this aspect of the current event. · 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 13% of the overall score.

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

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

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

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

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% 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, 0.8 km (0.5 mi)

The Bridge lakes

Bike, 21 km (13.0 mi)

Road

Run, 5 km (3.1 mi)

Surface
Paved paths

Getting there and staying

Book
Organizer advertises free parking a short walk from registration. Confirm the final briefing and the provisional 2027 date.

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Key facts

Location
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom
Typical month
July
Distances
0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 21 km (13.0 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run

Sources

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