THE inaugural Upton-upon-Severn triathlon takes place on Saturday, July 14.

The event will take place over a classic distance (1,500-metre swim, 40km cycle, 10km run) or sprint distance (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run).

Teams of three can also enter on a relay format.

The downstream swim in the river Severn is followed by a flat bike route in the surrounding countryside and much of the run is on private farm tracks.

Details and entry forms are available via www.uptontriathlon.com.