Participants interested in taking part in this year’s Builth Wells Aquathlon are being encouraged to get their hands on early bird tickets before the end of the month.

Following the success of the first two events, the Builth Wells Aquathlon is back for its third year, and this time with a bit of a difference - the addition of a relay team event.

There is an early bird discount to participants who register for the charity event before the end of January.

The deadline for the early bird tickets is Saturday, January 31.

The event will take place at The Groe, on Sunday, August 9 2026, and will offer participants an opportunity to take part in the three events in aid of the Wales Air Ambulance.

In this year’s Aquathlon, there will be three events to choose from. Individuals can take part in a 200m (8 length) pool swim followed by a 3km run, or a 400m (16 length) pool swim followed by a 5km run. Alternatively, a two-person team can take part in a relay - one person will swim 400m, and their teammate will run the 5km. The minimum age to take part in the shorter event is 13 (as at 31.12.26) and they need to be 15 (as at 31.12.26) for the longer event and relay.

Each year Builth Wells Aquathlon attracts between 70 and 80 participants. In last year’s event, the age of those taking part ranged between 12 and 81, who all helped raise more than £4,000 for The Bracken Trust.

There will be a medal for all finishers and prizes for age category winners.

To register for the event, please visit: www.entrycentral.com/BuilthWellsAquathlon2026

For more information, please email [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/groups/builthwellsaquathlon.