Torbay Triathlon Spring

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Come down to beautiful South Devon for this awesome triathlon festival. With a traffic-free course including a smooth tarmac bike, a pool based swim, and parkland run, this is the perfect event for newcomers and kids to give it a TRI.
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Tristar 3 (13-14 yrs), Go Tri (15+ yrs), Tristar 2 (11-12 yrs), and 6 more
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Calendar
9:30am Sun 9th Apr 2023 - 1:30pm Sun 9th Apr 2023
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Paignton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Torbay Velopark, Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK
1:30pm Sun 9th Apr 2023
Senior Sprint:
1:30pm
11:20am Sun 9th Apr 2023
Tristar Start (8 yrs):
11:20am |
Novice 9-10 yrs:
11:20am
10:50am Sun 9th Apr 2023
Tristar 1 (9-10 yrs):
10:50am
10:00am Sun 9th Apr 2023
Tristar 2 (11-12 yrs):
10:00am |
Go Tri Kids/Novice (11-14 yrs):
10:00am
9:30am Sun 9th Apr 2023
Tristar 3 (13-14 yrs):
9:30am
11:45am Sun 9th Apr 2023
Mini Tri (5-7 yrs):
11:45am
9:40am Sun 9th Apr 2023
Go Tri (15+ yrs):
9:40am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Torbay Triathlon Spring
Senior Sprint
Swim
0.4km
Bike
15km
Running
5km
£49 - £51
Tristar Start (8 yrs)
Swim
0.05km
Bike
1.5km
Running
0.65km
£22
Tristar 1 (9-10 yrs)
Swim
0.15km
Bike
3km
Running
1.3km
£24
Novice 9-10 yrs
Swim
0.05km
Bike
1.5km
Running
0.65km
£21
Route information
If you're looking for the perfect first-time triathlon event, this is the one for you. With a newly refurbished 25m pool, a super smooth bike ride on the Velopark tarmac, and a beautiful parkland run, this event is sure to get you hooked on the incredible buzz of finishing a three-sport event.
The route is totally traffic-free, so competitors can focus solely on performing their best, all in the beautiful setting of the internationally recognised English Riviera Geopark, the only classified urban Geopark in the world.
Depending on your category and race, after the ride around the velopark, you will finish the race with a one or two lap run on the fast and flat parkland course.
This event welcomes triathletes of all ages and abilities over 5 years of age and is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of triathlons.
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What's included
  • Professional chip timing
  • Finishers medals for all + podium medals
  • Silicone swim hats free on request (see Sustainability)
  • Personalised race number (entries 2 weeks before the race)
  • Secure transition
  • Numbered racking
  • Professional First Aid
  • Toilets
  • Public liability insurance
  • Full Covid-19 measures
  • British Triathlon permit
  • Traffic Free course
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How to get there
Torbay Velopark, Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK
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Parking
There is parking at the Leisure Centre Car Park but there is a fee. See hereExternalLink for more information.
There is also some free parking available a few hundred metres from the Leisure Centre.
Event day logistics
08:00 Registration opens
09:30 Tristar 3 starts
09:40 Go Tri / Novice (15+)
10:00 Tristar 2 starts
10:50 Tristar 1 starts
11:20 Tristar Start & Novice 9-10 starts
11:40 Mini Tri starts
13:30 Sprint starts
Age Requirements
Entrants must be the following ages to enter each event:
  • Sprint Triathlon - 15 and older
  • Go Tri - 15 and older
  • TriStar 1 - between 9 & 10
  • TriStar 2 - between 11 & 12
  • TriStar 3 - between 13 & 14
  • Novice Kids (11-14) - between 11 & 14
  • Novice Kids (9-10) - between 9 & 10
  • TriStar Start - 8 years old
  • Mini Tri - between 5 & 7
Kit List
It is recommended you bring the following items to the event:
  • Swimming costume
  • Goggles (optional but most people like to have them)
  • Road-worthy bike
  • Helmet
  • Pair of trainers
FAQs
When will I receive my race pack and information for the Torbay Spring Triathlon?
No information will be sent by post. Race packs will be collected on the morning of the event.
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Can I wear headphones during the bike and run of the Torbay Spring Triathlon?
Due to safety reasons, no headphones may be worn during this event.
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Where can I park for the Torbay Spring Triathlon?
There is parking available at the Leisure Centre, however, a small charge may apply.
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Reviews
4.8
9 reviews
luke
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
This was my first ever event, everything was well laid out and everyone was more than happy to help/answer any questions.Can't wait to do the one in October and beat my previous time.
martyn
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
Excellent event, well organised.
andy
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Great day out, velodrome was a little repetitive, but worked a treat!Thank you.
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