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Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Triathlon

27 Apr 2025

Organiser's Description

The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Triathlon will be held on Sunday 27th April 2025 at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome with a pool swim, a closed-roads bike course, and a canal path run.  The event is ideal for new triathletes as well as seasoned competitors.

Organised by Glasgow Triathlon Club, the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Triathlon includes the following events:

Event Swim (pool) Bike (closed roads) Run (canal path)
Sprint Triathlon 750m 20km 5km
Novice Triathlon 400m 10km 3km
Youth Triathlon (15/16 yr) 400m 10km 3km
Tristar 3 Triathlon (13/14 yr) 300m 5km 2km
Tristar 2 Triathlon (11/12 yr) 200m 5km 2km

(Ages are at 31st December 2025)

Further information can be found on the Glasgow Triathlon Club website or on Facebook.

Looking for some pointers ahead of the event? Glasgow Triathlon Club organises a variety of coached and non-coached training sessions for all levels of swimmers, cyclists and runners. Whether Bishopbriggs will be your first event or you’re a seasoned triathlete, you’re certain to find ways to improve, while having fun with the club. For more info go to Glasgow Triathlon Club

Glasgow Triathlon Club would like to make the event inclusive to all participants. In order that we can understand if you require any additional support, we would be grateful if you could read the following question:

Do you have a long term illness, health problem or impairment that limits your daily activities?

If the answer is ‘Yes’ we would be grateful if you could contact the Event Organiser, so we can better understand your needs and help you participate in the race.

Unfortunately, the run course is not suitable for para-triathletes using racing wheelchairs.

 

 

The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Sprint Triathlon

Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Sprint Triathlon.

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 27th, 2025. 

The Sprint event involves:

  • A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.
  • A 20km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (4 laps).
  • A 5km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

 

On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured,  you can change your estimated swim time up until April 20th via your entrycentral user account. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

 

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after 31st March. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Novice Triathlon

Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Novice Triathlon.

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 27th, 2025. 

The Novice event involves:

  • A 400m (16 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.
  • A 10km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (Course = 2 laps).
  • A 3km run, which is a single-loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

 

On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, you can change your estimated swim time up until April 20th via your entrycentral user account. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

 

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after 31st March. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Youth A Triathlon (15/16yr)

Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Youth Triathlon (You must be aged 15 or 16 on 31st December 2025)

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 27th, 2025. 

The Youth event involves:

  • A 400m (16 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.
  • A 10km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (Course=2 laps).
  • A 3km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

 

On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, you can change your estimated swim time up until April 20th via your entrycentral user account. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

 

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after 31st March. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 3 Triathlon (13/14yr)

Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 3 Triathlon (You must be aged 13 or 14 on 31st December 2025)

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 27th, 2025.  

The Tristars 3 event involves:

  • A 300m (12 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.
  • A 5km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (1 lap).
  • A 2km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

 

On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, you can change your estimated swim time up until April 20th via your entrycentral user account. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

 

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after 31st March. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 2 Triathlon (11/12yr)

Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 2 Triathlon (You must be aged 11 or 12 on 31st December 2025)

The event is to take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 27th, 2025. 

The Tristars 2 event involves:

  • A 200m (8 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.
  • A 5km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (1 lap).
  • A 2km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

 

On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, you can change your estimated swim time up until April 20th via your entrycentral user account. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

 

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after 31st March. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

Prices

To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up

A British Triathlon Race Pass is required for participants who are not a British Triathlon Home Nation member. For this event, Race Pass costs are £2.00 (plus £0.08 service charge) for participants aged 24 and under, and £8.00 (plus £0.32 service charge) otherwise.

The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Sprint Triathlon
Until
20 Apr 2025 23:59£54.00
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Novice Triathlon
Until
20 Apr 2025 23:59£50.00
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Youth A Triathlon (15/16yr)
Until
20 Apr 2025 23:59£39.00
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 3 Triathlon (13/14yr)
Until
20 Apr 2025 23:59£35.00
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 2 Triathlon (11/12yr)
Until
20 Apr 2025 23:29£35.00

Dates and Status

Date: 27 Apr 2025

Status: Open

EventAvailable/TotalClosing Date
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Sprint Triathlon??/25220 Apr 2025 23:59
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Novice Triathlon??/7220 Apr 2025 23:59
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Youth A Triathlon (15/16yr)??/3620 Apr 2025 23:59
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 3 Triathlon (13/14yr)??/3620 Apr 2025 23:59
The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 2 Triathlon (11/12yr)??/3620 Apr 2025 23:29
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Organiser

Stewart Milne
   

The Leisuredrome, 147 Balmuildy Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 3HD