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Join Breakthrough T1D Virtual Triathlon Challenge and swim, cycle and run while raising money to fund Breakthrough T1D’s life-changing type 1 research.
Starting on Saturday 1 February 2025 and running until Saturday 29 March 2025, the Breakthrough T1D Virtual Triathlon Challenge lets you choose to take on the full or half Ironman challenge over eight weeks.
Work towards your goals swimming, cycling and running – however, wherever and whenever you like. The choice is yours!
Full Challenge: swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles.
Half Challenge: swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56 miles and run 13.1 miles.
Sign up today and join our virtual triathlon challenge community. There are lots of exciting fundraising rewards to collect along the way.
Register for the Virtual Triathlon 2025
If you’d like to contact our events team, please email events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
Join us for the Virtual Triathlon Challenge 2025
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other events:
Organise your own local One Walk to raise money for people living with type 1 diabetes and be part of a great community.
From Pall Mall to Downing Street, runners will explore London's landmarks and hidden secrets on a route like no other.
The Brighton Marathon takes you from Preston Park, through the heart of the city and along the iconic seafront.
From the cobblestones of the Eiffel Tower to the banks of the Seine, the Paris Marathon has it all.
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