London Triathlon 2019: Route, map and road closures for this weekend’s race

Competitors prepare to take part in the swim stage during the AJ Bell London Triathlon 2017. (Picture: Getty)

This weekend, the largest triathlon in the world will return to the capital for its 21^st year.

The London Triathlon event is famed for challenging over 11,000 participants every year to swim, run and cycle to raise money for charity, with some of the city's most iconic landmarks serving as their backdrop.

This year, the money raised will be donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support.

All competitors will swim in the Royal Victoria Dock and run around the London Docklands. The bike route will vary depending on the day and distance chosen.

Whether you’re participating or spectating, here’s everything you need to know about the London Triathlon 2019:

When is the London Triathlon?

Runners take part in the London Triathlon 2017 (Getty)

The London Triathlon will take place over two days – starting on Saturday 27 and ending on Sunday 28.

London Triathlon route

Races will start at the ExCeL Centre, Royal Victoria Dock and each will follow a slightly varied route across central London.

London Triathlon races will start at the ExCeL centre (London Triathlon )

For more information on individual routes for each race, visit the London Triathlon website.

How long is the London Triathlon?

The length of the triathlon route will depend on which event you take part in. All the planned races over the weekend are as follows:

• Olympic – Saturday & Sunday: Swim 1500km, Bike 40km, Run 10km
• Olympic Plus – Sunday: Swim 1500km, Bike 80km, Run 10km
• Olympic Team Relay – Saturday: Swim 1500km, Bike 40km, Run 10km
• Sprint – Saturday & Sunday: Swim 750km, Bike 20km, Run 5km
• Sprint Team Relay – Saturday: Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km
• Super Sprint – Saturday: Swim 400km, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km

Will there be any road closures?

Yes – here are all the roads that will experience closures or restricted access over the weekend:

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July

• Lower Lea Crossing, Tidal Basin, Western Gateway (between Lower Lea Crossing and Seagull Lane) Seagull Lane, Sandstone Lane and Royal Albert Way will be closed to traffic.

Sunday 28 July

• Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars Underpass, Upper Thames Street, Lower Thames Street and Byward Street and Tower Hill will be closed in both directions. White Lion Hill will also be closed.
• East Smithfield, The Highway, Limehouse Link Tunnel will be closed in both directions.

How to get the London Triathlon

Competitors take part in the cycle stage during the AJ Bell London Triathlon 2017. (Getty)

You can reach the ExCeL centre via a variety of routes:

• DLR: Nearest stations Custom House and Prince Regent
• Jubilee: Nearest station Canning Town (change onto Beckton-bound DLR train and alight at Custom House/Prince Regent for quickest route)
• London Overground: Connect to DLR from Stratford, Canada Water and Shadwell
• Bus: Bus routes RV1, 115, 300, 344, 388, 241, 40, 132, 108, 241, 4, 25 and 473 all go to the ExCeL centre

How to register for London Triathlon 2020

Registration hasn’t opened for next year yet, but you can sign up to the London Triathlon newsletter here to keep updated.