Triathlon Event Pack
Welcome to our third annual triathlon. This event pack contains important safety information
which you should read carefully before the event. We aim to provide a fun, enjoyable and
safe race but, as with all sporting activities, there is a risk to anyone taking part. We take
your safety very seriously. A full risk assessment has been carried out and will be displayed
in the registration area on race day.
All our marshals and volunteers give their time freely and without their assistance we would
not be able to run this event. Please obey their instructions and be polite to them; any
abusive behaviour will result in immediate disqualification.
information is invaluable to the medical
GENERAL support staff in the unlikely event of an
emergency. Failure to do so may prolong
This is an international distance triathlon the time taken to give you the appropriate
consisting of a 1500m open water swim, treatment. The race pack will also contain
followed by a 40km bike ride and finishing numbered stickers for your bike, helmet
with a 10km run along the seafront. The and transition bag, a coloured swim hat
race cut off times for each component and a timing chip device that must be
are: worn around your left ankle throughout all
swim: 60 minutes three disciplines.
bike: 1 hour 40 minutes
run: 1 hour 20 minutes RACE BRIEFING
It is your own responsibility to ensure that
you are fit and able to take part in the This is an important part of
event. Medical cover is provided and an our safety procedures and
ambulance will be based at the leisure attendance is compulsory for
centre ready to respond to any incident. If all competitors. The Race
you need assistance, please alert a Briefing will take place in the
marshal. transition area at 09:00 on the
morning of the race. It will
include any safety issues that
REGISTRATION may affect your race and any
last-minute changes to the
Race registration will take place in the course will be explained. Any
Leisure Centre on Saturday morning from athlete not present at this
06:00 to 08:45. If you arrive after this you briefing will be disqualified.
will not be able to register or compete. All
competitors must show a valid race
licence or purchase a day licence at RACE DETAILS
registration. You will be required to sign a
registration form and provide an Only registered entrants will be able to
emergency contact number. enter the transition area which will be
You will be issued with a race pack controlled by barriers and security checks.
containing two identical paper race Your bike and helmet numbers must be
numbers, one must be displayed on your attached and correspond to your race
back whilst cycling and the other on your entry. Your bike must be in a safe and
front whilst running. These race numbers roadworthy condition. A safety check will
must not be folded or modified in any be carried out and any unsafe equipment
way. Please enter any medical details on will be refused entry. You must rack your
the reverse of your race number. This bike, lay out your kit and make your final
preparations at least 45 minutes before
your start time. are not permitted. Marshals will be
monitoring the route. They are there for
Competitors will be allocated a swim
directional and safety reasons and to
wave and start time at registration. There
assist in making approaching traffic aware
will be a maximum of 100 starters in each
of your presence. They are not permitted
wave. You must wear the swim hat issued
to stop traffic or to tell you whether the
in your race pack which will have a unique
road is clear, it is your responsibility to
colour for each start wave. You should be
ensure that it is safe to exit junctions.
waterside and ready to start the race 15
minutes before your start time. This is a non-drafting race. Drafting is
Time Distance Swim Hat
cycling closer than two bike lengths
Swim Wave Details
Wave Colour behind the cyclist in front to gain an
10:30 Full 1 Black advantage from wind protection. Please
10:45 Middle 2 Red obey the rules of the road and keep to the
11:30 Middle 3 Green left, unless race signage indicates
11:10 Sprint 4 Yellow otherwise. Faster riders must be allowed
11:20 Sprint 5 Blue to pass - violation of this rule is blocking
High tide is at 07:30 so the tide will be on and will result in a time penalty.
the way out at the start of the race. Competitors are responsible for counting
Wetsuits are mandatory for the swim. their own bike laps. The timing system will
Short style suits can be worn but offer produce results for each lap and anyone
less protection against the cold. The swim not completing the required number of
course will be patrolled by rescue boats laps will be disqualified.
with trained lifeguards on board. Should
you get into trouble, or wish to retire from The final section is a 10km run along the
the swim for any reason, roll over on your seafront. The route will feature water and
back and raise your clenched fist in the feed stations at the half way point and at
air, stay calm, and a rescue boat will the finish. Your race number must be
come to your assistance. clearly displayed on your front and visible
at all times.
Please follow the Race
Director’s instructions for
a safe swim start. All RULES, REGULATIONS
swimmers will step over
the timing mats as they AND PENALTIES
access the water from the
transition area. Slower These events are often crowded and
swimmers should keep to require a significant amount of officiating
the back to avoid being to prevent chaos from erupting before,
swum over. Competitors during, or after the race. Racing rules and
may use any stroke to regulations help to protect triathletes from
propel themselves through the numerous hazards that exist whilst
the water. Swim direction competing and are enforced to ensure
is anti-clockwise and the everyone has a safe race. As a
marker buoys should be kept on your left competitor it is your responsibility to know
as you swim. Kayakers will flank the and correctly complete the full layout of
swimmers in an effort to keep them on the course, and to understand all the
course. Anyone cutting corners will be competition rules and regulations relating
immediately disqualified. The swim exit to the event. Failure to comply with the
will be marked by two yellow buoys in the rules may result in a verbal warning, a
water and a banner on the shoreline. After time penalty or disqualification. Time
the swim all changing must be done in the penalties will vary depending on the type
change tent. of infringement. Time penalties for rule
violations must be served at the next
The bike route is open to traffic. An penalty box on the course. Failure to do
approved cycle helmet must be worn. so may result in disqualification.
Helmet cameras or other video devices
Any form of outside assistance such as
puncture repair, giving of drinks or other
help by spectators, or coaching on the
cycle or run is strictly forbidden and will
result in immediate disqualification.
Outside assistance can only be provided
by marshals or race-sanctioned aid
volunteers who distribute food and water
on the course. You are not allowed to use
any equipment that acts as an impairment
to hearing or concentration such as
headphones or audio listening equipment.
This carries a time penalty.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, littering or
abusive behaviour will result in instant
disqualification. Full details of the
competition rules can be downloaded
from our website.
AFTER THE RACE
When you cross the finish line please
move away to the post-race area as soon
as possible so as not to hinder those
athletes coming in behind you.
Complimentary refreshments of water,
sports drinks, fruit and sandwiches will be
available. A marshal will remove the
timing chip from your ankle. Provisional
results will be displayed live in the
transition area. Full verified results will be
posted on the website where you can
download your timing splits. Please
remove your bike, personal belongings
and any rubbish from the transition area
promptly.
The Prize Giving ceremony is scheduled
to take place in the registration area at
17:00. This part of the day is a time to
relax and have fun whilst acknowledging
the great achievements of all entrants. All
competitors who finish the race will get an
individual medal and certificate to
commemorate the event. There will be
trophies for the overall winners and prizes
will be awarded to the top three
competitors in each category.
We do hope your final preparations and
training go to plan and we look forward to
seeing you on race day. In the meantime,
if you have any questions or concerns
please feel free to contact us via the
website contact form.
