Torbay Triathlon Spring
Sun, Apr 7, 2024
Torbay Velopark, Paignton
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Experience this jam-packed triathlon event based at Torbay Velopark, with races for all levels of triathlete and a range of ages. The 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 a TRI.
Sprint Triathlon, Tristar Start (8 yrs), Tristar 1 (9-10 yrs), and 8 more
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Sun, Apr 7, 2024
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Paignton, United Kingdom
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Location
Torbay Velopark, Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK
Start times
Sprint Triathlon: 1:30 PMTristar Start (8 yrs): 9:20 AMTristar 1 (9-10 yrs): 10:50 AMNovice Kids (9-10 yrs): 11:15 AMTristar 2 (11-12 yrs): 10:00 AMTristar 3 (13-14 yrs): 9:30 AMNovice Kids (11-14 yrs): 10:00 AMMini Tri (5-7 yrs): 11:45 AMNovice (15+ yrs): 9:45 AMSprint Aquabike: 1:30 PMSupersprint (15+): 9:45 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Torbay Triathlon Spring
Sprint Triathlon
0.4km
19.5km
5km
£45
Tristar Start (8 yrs)
0.05km
1.5km
0.65km
£21
Tristar 1 (9-10 yrs)
0.15km
3km
1.3km
£24
Novice Kids (9-10 yrs)
0.05km
1.5km
0.65km
£22
Sprint Triathlon
0.4km
19.5km
5km
£45
Tristar Start (8 yrs)
0.05km
1.5km
0.65km
£21
Tristar 1 (9-10 yrs)
0.15km
3km
1.3km
£24
Novice Kids (9-10 yrs)
0.05km
1.5km
0.65km
£22
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. The Torbay Triathlons are Award Winning events: winner of the National Children’s Event of the Year 2023 & the South West Region Small Event of the Year 2023. Our Spring Triathlons are also qualifying events for the British Triathlon South West Junior Race Series.
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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
- British Triathlon permit
- Traffic Free course
How to get there
Torbay Velopark, Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK
Get full directionsParking
There is parking at the Leisure Centre Car Park but there is a fee. See here for more information.
There is also some free parking available a few hundred metres from the Leisure Centre.
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Find your roomEvent 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 triathlon and aquabike starts
Age Requirements
Entrants must be the following ages to enter each event:
- Sprint Triathlon and Aquabike - 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.
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.
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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