Swim, Cycle and Run your way through an Ironman or Half Ironman challenge.

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£60,000 Goal

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£60,000 Goal

Choose your challenge

Join the Breakthrough T1D Virtual Triathlon Team and choose to take on an Ironman or Half Ironman challenge.

Starting on 1 February, complete the distances at your own pace over 8 weeks. Tracking your progress by using a fitness app or manually.

Ready to get started? Choose your challenge below and take the first step towards the next T1D breakthrough!

Half Ironman

Swim: 1.2 miles (1.93 km)
Cycle: 56 miles (90.1km)
Run: 13.1 miles (21.1 km)

Full Ironman

Swim: 2.4 miles (3.9 km) 
Cycle: 112 miles (180.2 km) 
Run: 26.2 miles (42.2 km) 

Saturday 1 February to Saturday 29 March
Virtual (Anywhere)
Free Registration
Raise £20 to get your Breakthrough T1D t-shirt

Join Tri for Type 1, our virtual triathlon challenge which lets you run, cycle and swim YOUR way, while raising money to fund JDRF’s life-changing type 1 diabetes research.

Your donations make a huge difference

We’re asking all challengers to try and raise a minimum of £100 but if you can go above and beyond to support T1D research, then even better!     

Raise £20

To get your Breakthrough T1D T-shirt and help us support parents returning to work, safe in the knowledge that their child's T1D will be carefully managed in school, thanks to our e-learning modules.

Raise £50

To receive your Virtual Triathlon medal and help us to support recently diagnosed children dealing with a new T1D diagnosis, providing them with information packs and a fluffy best friend Rufus.

Raise £100

To recieve your very own Breakthrough T1D water bottle and support us in funding life changing research. Check out the latest breakthroughs in T1D;
breakthrought1d.org.uk

Ready to get fundraising?

From fundraising tips to social media sharing assets to help you shout loud and proud, we’ve put together a number of helpful resources to support you.

Meet Team Breakthrough T1D

Our Virtual Triathlon Challenge Community

Come say hello on our Team Breakthrough T1D Facebook group and meet your fellow challengers. Ask your questions, read their stories, and be part of our incredible community.

Got questions?

If you have any questions about the challenge or need a hand with anything, please reach out.

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