More than 50 young athletes are expected to take part in a junior triathlon at Lenches Lakes this weekend, with organisers appealing for local businesses to help support the event.
The inaugural EVT Junior Triathlon, organised by Evesham Vale Triathletes’ junior section, will take place on Sunday, June 7, at Lenches Lakes near Church Lench. The event is open to children aged seven to 14 and is affiliated with British Triathlon.
Competitors will tackle an open water swim in the lake before taking on an off-road cycling course and a trail run around the picturesque venue.
Organisers say the event has attracted more than 50 entrants, along with family members and supporters who will be attending throughout the afternoon. A raffle is also being held on the day, with local businesses being invited to donate prizes or vouchers.
A spokesperson said:
“We’ve got over 50 kids competing and lots of their friends and family supporting. We’re still looking for some prizes to raffle on the day and would love to hear from any local businesses that would like to get involved.”
The event is being staged by EVT Junior Tri Club, which has grown rapidly since launching in 2024 and is now believed to be the only triathlon club in Worcestershire with a dedicated junior section.
According to organisers Lenches Lakes provides an ideal setting for young athletes to experience the sport.
They say:
“Lenches Lakes is a beautiful venue and the perfect place to try triathlon and open water swimming for the first time. We aim to provide a fun, safe and inclusive event for first timers, whilst equally providing exciting opportunities for those that have more experience racing.”
The races are open to British Triathlon age groups from TriStar Start to TriStar 3, covering youngsters aged seven to 14. All participants will receive medals, with podium prizes available for boys and girls in each category.
The event will begin at 1pm on Sunday, with spectators able to watch much of the action from around the lakeside venue. Organisers say the course has been designed to be both challenging and enjoyable, with grass and trail sections forming part of both the cycling and running disciplines.
Businesses interested in donating raffle prizes or supporting the event are being encouraged to contact the organisers through Evesham Vale Triathletes’ social media channels.
