BQA Trophy Points, with just Bude to Race!
The final race in our BQA National Trophy series is taking place in Bude on 11th October ‘The Awesome Foursome’. On the Ladies side it looks like Helen Russell can not be beaten to take the overall Trophy, but there could be some ladies age group deciders depending on who races!
On the Men’s side it is very close, 3 have tied at the top of the table on 287, and 1 person is just 7 points behind. There are also a few with good scores from 2 races, so the Bude results will be crucial, depending who races at this iconic end of season Quadrathlon!
Here is the link if you need to put your entry in! Awesome-foursome-quadrathlon
TROPHY POINTS after 4 Races BQA Trophy 2025 4 of 6
Just to remind you: Trophies are awarded each year, provided each winner has done 3 races in the series, and MUST be a current BQA Member. (In the event of a tie the 4th race points will count to decide the winner). The overall BQA Trophy winners will receive only one prize, so a roll down will take place for their age group prize. PRIZES: Overall Winners Perpetual Trophy for Male and Female. BQA Kit vouchers for winners Male and Female in each age category, Juniors (u23), Seniors, V40+ V50+ V60+ Vet 70+
Big Thanks to ‘John Kavanagh’ for putting together the National Trophy and WQF Results, he compiles a list of all the quadrathletes, converts it to a spreadsheet and then updates the series after every race throughout the season. Its certainly a commitment during our the race season, and we are truly grateful for his work! THANKS JOHN on behalf of the BQA and all the competitors!
Always one of the highlights of the quadrathlon race calendar, this year’s British Championship race took place on 7th September in Brigg, Lincolnshire. The 2025 national race was a sprint-distance format of 750m river swim, 4km kayak, 18km bike and 5km run and it also doubled up as the third race in the British Trophy Series.
The women’s race was very close and arguably the most exciting of the day! Last year’s Brigg Sprint winner, Rose Durrant exited the river first, just 9 seconds ahead of seasoned quadder Helen Russell. About 2 miles into the bike leg Helen caught Rose and the riders battled each other with positions swapping until the half way point when Rose pulled away and created a lead going into the kayak leg of 21 seconds. Both athletes had to deal again with the weeds in the river but just after the half way mark Helen overtook Rose paddling almost two minutes faster. Helen managed to maintain her lead throughout the run leg completing the final disciple just one second quicker than Rose to finish in an overall time of 1 hour, 43 minutes, and 19 seconds. Rose took the silver in 1.44.46 and Tora Oetgen took the final podium place in 1.56.56. In just one year Rose has improved by 5 minutes and 21 seconds, an incredible advancement in just 12 months. Tora also showed a big improvement finishing 4 minutes 59 seconds quicker than last year. Helen and Rose’s times were so fast that they actually finished 3rd and 4th overall beating most of the men!
Whilst the British National Trophy still has 2 Races left in the 2025 Series – Brigg Sprint 7th September and Bude’s Awesome Foursome – (see links below to enter) The World Cup Results have been finalized after 9 Races. Big Thanks to the Brigg Bomber and to Manvers Dearne Valley Quad for hosting our 2 World Cup Races, and to all our British Quadrathletes that took part and gave us valuable points which gave us 3rd place in the World Standings! 
The Quadrathlon: BQA NATIONAL TROPHY RACE The race consists of a 750m opening water swim in the river Ancholme followed by a 4km Kayak, 18km road cycle and finishing with a 5km road run. Subject to weather the swim may get changed to a 400m pool swim depending on the river temperature and condition, so please train and be prepared for both. A fantastic way to start your Quadrathlon journey or take your skills to the next level.
The Triathlon: The Race consists of a 400m pool swim (16 lengths) in the Ancholme Leisure Centre’s 25m pool followed by a 18km road cycle and finishing with a 5km road run. The course is flat, fast and ideal for both experienced triathletes and newcomers to the sport. Lincsquad are also pleased to provide limited spaces for Standard and TriStar Teams were each team member will complete one leg: see website page for more details. 
The Duathlon: race consists of a 2.5km run, 18km bike and 5k run. Great for beginners and a serious challenge for those looking to push their limits. The course is flat, fast and ideal for both experienced and novice athletes alike. 
The Aquathon: Well Dive In Our Fifth Event Just Surfaced! This race consists of a 400m swim followed by a 5km run. Call it splash and dash if you want to! One seriously refreshing combination, whether you glide like a dolphin or splash like an enthusiastic Labrador, this event’s for you! And don’t worry—wetsuits aren’t required and high-fives always welcome. 
The BQA are pleased to see that Bude Quad will be also adding a sprint course quad to your usual Awesome Foursome course.
The race makes the very most of Bude’s geography and features. The open water swim takes place within the shelter of Bude’s breakwater. The cycle ride includes some amazing coastal hills (including the 1 in 3 climb at Millook). The kayak leg takes place on the tranquil Bude canal. And the final run follows the canal towpath onto the coastal path and back to Bude. The fastest athletes will take around 3 hours to complete the course with most finished within 4 hours.
NEW for 2025: The Sprint
A few weeks ago, The Charity Norfolk Superheros Pairs Quadrathlon took place in Burnham Overy, the BQA support this event and once again it was 
VIDEO 2025: The link to this year’s video is
NEXT YEAR: Next year’s Superhero will be on Saturday 20th June 2026. The date has not been announced yet, but as a key partner, we wanted to share this with you.
Don’t Cry because its over, Smile because it Happened!
…. Sue 
WQF preserves the memory of Václav Marek. The National Trophy award – which is given every year to the most successful country – will be named Václav Marek National Trophy from 2025.