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ERDINGER Alkoholfrei and OSB partner up for 2014
One Step Beyond Events has agreed apartnership with ERDINGER Alkoholfrei for all major events next year, including the sold out Cambridge Half Marathon and the televised Read More » -
The Triathlon Show returns to Sandown
The Triathlon Show returns to Sandown 28 Feb-2 March; watch the video and find out what to expect in 2014. Read More » -
Palm Paddle receives Grant of Patent
Complete Fitness Coaching Ltd has announced that a Certificate of Grant of Patent (Patent Number: GB2477363) has been awarded to the Palm Paddle, a unique swim Read More » -
Biggest ever Triathlon Show announces tickets now on sale
Show returning to Sandown Racecourse, 28 February - 2 March 2014 Tickets are now on sale for The Triathlon Show 2014 - the biggest dedicated show of its kind Read More » -
Nordic Oil announce their support of top triathletes
Omega 3 specialists Nordic Oil are delighted to announce their support for three top triathletes this year. The team will be working closely with Ironman 70.3 Read More »
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Prize purses in British triathlons
Prize purses, or the lack-there-off, have been in the triathlon press recently, with this website recently carrying an interview with Joe Skipper about how hard it can be for pro and elite triathletes to make a living from winnings in this sport.
Historically in the UK, Ironman was really the only option for a payday for domestic based athletes in the UK, however that has changed with the addition of Challenge UK and several new independent races on these shores offering decent paydays, not forgetting the addition of Ironman Wales to the calendar.
Here we look at the biggest and best pay days for triathletes in the UK.
In order of payout, here are the biggest prize purses in domestic long course triathlon (including middle distance and XTERRA):
| Race | Prize Money | Info | Race Date |
| Challenge UK | 50,000 Euro’s (approx £42,000) | Pro athletes only can win money | 14th September 2014 |
| Ironman UK | $25,000 (approx £15,600) | WTC Pro only can win money | 20th July 2014 |
| Ironman Wales | $25,000 (approx £15,600) | WTC Pro only can win money | 14th September 2014 |
| XTERRA England | 15,000 Euros (approx £12,500) | XTERRA Pro only can win money | 24th August 2014 |
| Vachery Half-iron Triathlon | £10,000.00 | Open to any athlete | 20th July 2014 |
| The Bastion | £10,000.00 | Open to any athlete | 13th July 2014 |
| Ironman 70.3 UK | $15,000 (approx £9,600) | WTC Pro only can win money | 15th June 2014 |
| XTERRA Ireland | $15,000 (approx £9,600) | XTERRA Pro only can win money | 20th July 2014 |
| The Gauntlet | £5,000.00 | Open to any athlete | 28th September 2014 |
| Rubicon Triathlon | £1,000.00 | Open to any athlete | 31st August 2014 |
If you are a race organiser and offer prize money to your winning athletes please do not hesitate to contact the editor and I will keep this table updated. All details correct at time or writing.
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