Basingstoke Triathlon

Name: Basingstoke Triathlon
Start: 2023-07-09
End: 2023-07-09
Location: Basingstoke Aquadrome, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG22 6PG, UK

Basingstoke Triathlon

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About

Why not start your multi-distance career off with the Basingstoke Triathlon. A perfect event for complete newbies, this triathlon is well supported with a great team, pool swim and easy to follow route. Come to try something new and dip your toe into the multi-sport racing world.

Novice Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon

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Sun, Jul 9, 2023

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Basingstoke Aquadrome, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG22 6PG, UK

Start times

Sunday, Jul 9, 2023

Novice Triathlon: TBCSprint Triathlon: TBC

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Basingstoke Triathlon

Novice Triathlon

0.2km

11km

2.5km

£55

Sprint Triathlon

0.4km

22km

5km

£60

Route information

Novice: 200m swim/11k cycle/2.5k run
Sprint: 400m swim/22k cycle/5k run

Swim

The triathlon will start in waves with a pool swim with 4-5 people per lane. It will be your own responsibility to count your lengths. Participants can swim either breaststroke or front crawl - please do not use backstroke as you may be mistaken for someone who is in trouble.

Novice - 8 lengths
Sprint - 16 lengths

Cycle

The cycle route will take a large loop of the green fields and open spaces in the Basingstoke suburbs including the rural villages and roundabouts of Worting, before heading back to the leisure park grounds for the last section of your triathlon…the run!

Novice - 1 lap
Sprint - 2 laps

Run

The run will be a short 2.5k loop along the playing fields and footpaths surrounding the Aquadrome. It will be slightly hilly with one long drag down out of the leisure park and back up again.

Novice - 1 lap
Sprint - 2 laps

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What's included

A guide to your first triathlon
Participant Event Day Information Pack
FREE Swim hat
Fantastic Finisher's Medal
Chip timing
Full triathlon race sticker
Free parking
Family friendly

How to get there

Basingstoke Aquadrome, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG22 6PG, UK

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Parking

There will be some free parking on-site, but please bear in mind that it will be limited. Follow the signs to the designated ‘Triathlon Car Parking’ on your approach to the Aquadrome.

By Public Transport

Basingstoke train station is approximately a 30 minute walk away from the Aquadrome.

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Event day logistics

05:30 Car park and registration opens

06:30 Race briefing 1

07:00 Sprint Triathlon starts

07:30 Race briefing 2

08:30 Race briefing 3

09:30 Race briefing 4

10:00 Novice Triathlon starts

10:30 Race briefing 5

* Start waves will be confirmed closer to race day.

Race Packs

Participants will need to collect their race packs on the day from Race HQ at the Aquadrome. You will need to bring photo ID with you. Race packs will include:

stickers for your bike, helmet and transition bag/box
swim hat
timing chip

Age Requirements

All participants must be at least 16 years old to participate in the Basingstoke Triathlon.

Race Briefings

Participants must attend a race briefing before starting their triathlon. It will contain important information about the event.

Transition

It is recommended that participants rack their bikes in transition at least one hour before the start of their triathlon. Bike racks will not be numbered and participants are not allowed to mark their position in any way that gives them an advantage over somebody else.

Transition is for competitors only.

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FAQs

What bike can I use for the Basingstoke Triathlon?

Any road-worthy mountain or road bike will be suitable for this triathlon.

How will I know my entry for the Basingstoke Triathlon has been confrimed?

You will get a confirmation email from Let’s Do This once you have completed the booking process.

What time shall I arrive to the Basingstoke Triathlon?

It is recommended to arrive at least 60 minutes before the start of your race to allow plenty of time to register, collect your race pack, attach your race number, rack your bike in transition and warm up.