The event brings together thrilling Europe Triathlon Cup and Europe Triathlon Junior Cup races alongside a Triathlon National Series Age Group race on Saturday; with a kid’s fun run taking place on the Friday. This culminates in a festival weekend which also includes the city’s annual Waterside Half Marathon and combines international competition, mass participation, and community engagement.
All races finish in Ebrington Square, offering a highly accessible and spectator-friendly environment in the heart of the city.
Event Programme
Friday, September 4:
Kids Fun Run
Saturday, September 5:
Europe Triathlon Cup (Elite Male & Elite Female)
Europe Triathlon Junior Cup (Junior Elite Male & Junior Elite Female)
Triathlon National Series (Age Group)
Sunday, September 6:
Waterside Half Marathon
The City of Derry Triathlon race week programme will include official athlete briefings and familiarisation sessions, medal ceremonies and podium presentations.
A full event schedule will be published on this website well in advance of race week.
Race Venue
The event is centred on Ebrington Square, one of the city’s most recognisable public spaces and a focal point for race operations throughout the weekend.
The venue provides centralised athlete operations, close proximity between swim start, transition, run finish, and the Athlete Village, excellent spectator access, and easy walking access to accommodation, dining, and transport links.
The compact venue layout reduces logistical complexity for athletes and teams while enhancing the experience for spectators and visitors.
Event Delivery
The City of Derry Triathlon is delivered by North West Triathlon Club in partnership with Europe Triathlon, Triathlon Ireland, Derry City & Strabane District Council, local authorities and statutory agencies, and with the support of local clubs, community and voluntary organisations, and corporate sponsors including The AMP, Connected Health and Grofuse Digital.
The organising team has extensive experience delivering triathlon and endurance sporting events and places a strong emphasis on athlete safety, clear communication, efficient logistics, and professional event operations across all race categories.
Athlete Experience
Across all categories, the event prioritises clearly defined race formats, transparent scheduling, professionally marshalled courses, dedicated athlete zones, and consistent communication both before and throughout race weekend.
Elite and Junior Elite athletes benefit from additional services including a dedicated Elite Athlete Liaison Officer and coordinated athlete transfer arrangements to support international participation.
Kids & Family Activities
The Kids Fun Run event is the key children’s event for the COD Triathlon weekend.
The fun run is for children aged 4-12 and will be held on the Friday afternoon of race weekend – giving younger children the opportunity to cross the same finish line as the Elite and Age Group athletes.
Further details will be available on the news section of this website at a later date. Additional family-friendly activities and amenities will be available around the venue across the event weekend.
Spectators & Community
The City of Derry Triathlon is designed to be enjoyed by spectators and the wider community as well as athletes.
The compact city-centre venue allows supporters to view multiple race segments within a short walking distance, move easily between viewing points, and access food, facilities, city amenities and attractions.
Community engagement is supported through volunteering opportunities, the involvement of local clubs and organisations, and family-friendly activities during the weekend and the days preceding it.
Media & Visibility
The city-centre setting provides strong visibility for the event, with clear sightlines for spectators, designated media and mixed-zone areas, and podium presentations located in a central public space.
Media access and accreditation information will be published closer to the event.
For all media enquiries, please contact: media@codtriathlon.com
Governance & Policies
The event operates under Europe Triathlon competition regulations for Elite and Junior Elite races and Triathlon Ireland regulations for Age Group races.
A full suite of event policies is available, including safeguarding, code of conduct, photography and media policy, and equality and inclusion statements.
For full details on governance and policies, visit the relevant website below:
Get Involved – Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role in delivering the City of Derry Triathlon and helping create a safe, welcoming, and well-run event for athletes, spectators, and the wider community.
The event is delivered by North West Triathlon Club, a not-for-profit sporting club dedicated to developing triathlon and multi-sport participation across the North West. Volunteer support directly contributes to the club’s ongoing work in youth development, community engagement, and the promotion of multi-sport at all levels.
From course support and athlete assistance to registration, logistics, and spectator guidance, volunteering offers a unique opportunity to be part of a major international sporting event in the heart of the city.
No prior triathlon experience is required. All volunteers will receive a full briefing, clear role guidance, and on-the-day support from the event team. Roles will be allocated based on availability, interest, and experience.
Volunteering is open to individuals, clubs, community groups, and organisations, and provides a meaningful way to support local sport while experiencing the atmosphere of race weekend up close. And of course, you’ll get a super cool COD Triathlon T-shirt. Send us a message using our contact form below adding the word VOLUNTEER (along with any other details you feel are relevant) in the message field.
