Schools Triathlon Held at Clifton College Fundraises Over £100k

More than 1,000 school children came together at Clifton College on Sunday 3 May for the 2026 Knight Frank Schools Triathlon, the UK’s largest sport fundraising event for children aged 7-13 years old. Working in teams, pupils swam, cycled and ran with incredible determination, raising over £100,000 so far for Restless Development.

The Schools Triathlon is a national series run by global youth charity Restless Development, which empowers young leaders to create a better future. Last year alone, the organisation worked with more than 288,000 young people worldwide. In 2026, around 12,500 pupils are expected to take part across the UK, collectively raising over £1.7 million. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors Knight Frank and Neilson Beach Clubs, all funds raised go directly to charity.

Clifton College is proud to have hosted this fantastic community event since 2021. Each year, the day brings together local businesses, families and more than 2,000 attendees for a feel‑good celebration of teamwork and generosity. Dedicated volunteers and Clifton pupils once again gave up their Sunday to help ensure everything ran smoothly.

The day was full of uplifting moments, including the impressive efforts of the top‑fundraising team, the Sidcot Wolves, who raised an incredible £3,981 for charity.

Jim Walton, Headmaster of the Prep School, said:

“The Knight Frank Schools Triathlon is always one of the highlights of our year - not only because it supports such an important cause, but because it brings together children from across Bristol. As a school, we value our place in the local community, so it was wonderful to see so many Clifton pupils coming together to cheer on the participants.

I want to congratulate everyone who took part for their enthusiasm and energy, thank our colleagues and organisers for ensuring the event ran so smoothly, and express my appreciation to parents and guests for their generosity and support. It was a fantastic day - thank you all.”