Yelena Zylko
21 May, 2025
News

Over £115,000 raised by 1,000 young triathletes at Cranleigh School

1,000 school children came together at Cranleigh School on Sunday 18 May to take part in the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon, the UK’s largest fundraising event for children. I

A team pictured crossing the finish line of the Cranleigh Schools Triathlon

In teams, they swam, cycled and ran their hearts out and have so far raised over £115,000 for Restless Development and over 25 other charities chosen by the participating schools. It is a truly inspiring story of local children supporting young people to lead positive change across the world.

This is a national series organised by global youth charity Restless Development who support young leaders to create a better world and last year alone worked with over 288,000 young people. This year 12,000 pupils will be taking part in the Schools Triathlon to raise over £1.2 million. Thanks to the event sponsors, Knight Frank and Neilson Beach Clubs the much needed funds raised will go directly to charity. 

A team crossing the finish line of the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon
A team crossing the finish line of the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon Credit: My Sports Photos

Cranleigh School has generously hosted the event since 2017. It is truly a community centred day, with local businesses and over 2,000 attendees coming together for a feel-good event. Generous volunteers and Cranleigh pupils kindly gave up their Sunday to ensure the event ran smoothly.

Top Fundraiser Rupert Kearney pictured post event
Top Fundraiser Rupert Kearney pictured post event Credit: Restless Development

Lots of inspiring stories came out on the day including top fundraiser Rupert Kearney who raised an incredible £2,525 for charity. When asked why he decided to take part he said; “I wanted to raise money to help make a difference”

The Knight Frank Schools Triathlon is an event which captures the determination, power and compassion of young people. 

If you would like to be involved in the 2026 event as either a sponsor or host school please email the Schools Triathlon team  schoolstriathlon@restlessdevelopment.org with the subject line ‘Getting Involved’. 

Alternatively, if you would like to sign up to volunteer why not join our Schools Triathlon Volunteer Committee or support us on the day of the event. For more information email  volunteers@restlessdevelopment.org or  schoolstriathlon@restlessdevelopment.org