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One of Nottingham's key sporting events, the Outlaw has become (almost) even more legendary than Robin Hood, the Major Oak and Brian Clough!Those who have conquered the Outlaw Triathlon are remembered in local folklore for having outwitted the Sheriff to complete a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run. As long as you can cover the distance in 17 hours or less, you will become an Outlaw. Six men have completed it every year since the Outlaw was launched in 2010; can they come back and finish it for a ninth time this year? And will you be joining them as a competitor or spectator?The event begins with a mass swim start in the Regatta Lake at Nottingham's National Water Sports Centre. It’s an out and back swim course which is easy to navigate. With transition right next to the swim exit you'll have every opportunity to set a super-quick time and even faster escape onto your bike.The roads around Nottinghamshire are ideal for fast riding (time trial bike friendly) and there is only the odd short climb to challenge you, but don’t underestimate the wind!On returning to the National Water Sports Centre our merry men will rack your bike and see you out on to the flat run course around the lake and on to the River Trent path. You'll pass Trent Bridge, the City Ground, Wilford Suspension Bridge and the Victoria Embankment. The multi-lap course, which has been measured by UK Athletics, offers a feed station every mile or so, and is lined with supporters willing you all the way to the finish line.On arrival at the finish you will receive a hero's welcome and be crowned a modern day Outlaw. Then you can enjoy the festival atmosphere with thousands of spectators cheering the athletes home until the sun finally sets on a spectacular day of racing.Outlaw has been recognised as 220 Triathlon Magazine's Event of the Year in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2017 and British Triathlon's Event of the Year in 2011.
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Sun 28th Jul 2019
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Blotts Country Club and Holme PI, Adbolton Ln, Nottingham NG12 2LU, UK
Start times
Sun 28th Jul 2019
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Iron distance
2.4mi
112mi
26.2mi
£50.00 - £520.00
Route information
Can I swim the course in advance?
The lake is not open for general swimming. There are events in the lead up, such as the Nottingham Triathlon and the Outlaw Half Nottingham, and OSB run a free Outlaw swim practice session on Saturday 28 July.
Is the bike course hilly?
No, not at all. There is only one short climb and the rest is relatively flat. However, beware of the wind! The winds can make it a tougher day in the saddle than you might expect. This course is perfect for TT bikes if you have one.
Are the roads closed?
Most roads are open but there are closed lanes on busy roads, managed diversions for cars and managed junctions for cyclists.
What is the run surface like?
Mostly tarmac and hard packed stones along the river path.
Do you get people who don’t make the cut off?
Yes, but not too many usually. A few will miss the swim cut off and those that miss it on the bike usually have had multiple punctures or exhaustion. It’s worth getting new tyres a few weeks out and get your bike serviced. TFN do bike checks over the weekend but don’t leave it until the day before if your bike hasn’t been serviced in months.
What are the event cut off times?
You have 17 hours to complete the Outlaw. You need to be out of the swim and on the bike course within 2hrs 15 of the start, which is 8:15am, and you need to be back into T2 by 4pm – this is due to us need to re open parts of the course which have closed roads, so there is no margin for error on this.
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What's included
What do you get?
- Exceptional organisation
- Marshall and First Aid support
- A finishers technical T-shirt
- Personable photos for free
- An Outlaw drinks bottle
- Post-race massage
- Analysis on your results
- Post-race feed
- And of course a finishers medal to show off
It’s sold out, do you have a waiting list?
No, there is no waiting list, and OSB don’t re sell places when athletes withdraw from the event. Cancer Research UK (CR-UK) have a limited number of spaces. Contact CR-UK on 0300 123 5461 or email sportsteam@cancer.org.uk.
How to get there
Blotts Country Club and Holme PI, Adbolton Ln, Nottingham NG12 2LU, UK
Get full directionsHow close can I park to the race venue?
The site is massive, and OSB have parking attendants on site to direct you to the nearest car park that is not already full. Parking is never more than 10mins walk away from the main building. Parking is £5 for competitors and spectators for the whole weekend?
Where should I stay?
Nottingham city centre is just two miles away and has lots of reasonably priced hotels. There is a camp site at the National water Sports Centre as well with some luxury camping as well as standard. Note that on site rooms are reserved for our race crew.
Is there on-site camping?
There is excellent on site camping, and we reserve the fields for Outlaws.
Event day logistics
When/how will I receive my race pack?
Once you've entered you will then receive a confirmation email. There is no posting and everything is collected on race day at registration upon arrival.
What’s the minimum age for participation?
The minimum age for this event is 20, based on age at 31/12/2018
When do I have to register & rack my bike?
Registration will be open on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. All bike racking will commence Saturday afternoon until 5pm. There are no other alternatives and you must have your photo ID with you.
Do I have to attend the race briefing, even if I’ve done the Outlaw before?
It’s your responsibility to know the course as well as the race rules. So it is mandatory to attend the race briefing.
OSB Events
OSB Events is a multi award-winning sporting events company. Since organising our first event in 1991, we have hosted hundreds of events for thousands of competitors in mass participation endurance sports. Iain Hamilton founded OSB Events as a college project and has built a business employing a dedicated work force. He won a lifetime achievement award in 2015 for his work developing the sport in the UK. As organisers of the award winning Outlaw Triathlon, Triathlon Relays and the now infamous Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon, we take a huge amount of pride in our events, with customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything we do. We have been, or still are athletes ourselves and aim to look at everything from the participant’s perspective in order to deliver a safe, enjoyable and memorable race experience - races that we'd like to take part in ourselves. As a full time, experienced event management company, we apply the exact same event formula and staff team at all of our events, from the biggest to the smallest, so you can enter with confidence that you'll have an enjoyable and safe race experience. Our regular event crew is an invaluable part of our team; some of them have been with us from the very start! We like to think this is because we’re one big family, and we welcome crew members and competitors alike with open arms. If you have any worries or questions during your event, please just ask us!
Spectator Info
What food is available on site?
There is a café serving hot and cold food within the sports centre and during the race weekend we’ll have various vans serving a range of foods. The nearest high street is West Bridgford, just about a mile away, and has lots of coffee shops and restaurants.
What changing facilities are there on site?
There are changing rooms, large lockers and lovely hot showers. You need to get the door code from reception at the Sports Centre to access these.
Is there wifi at the venue?
Yes there is. The password is regularly changed so you will need to ask at the main registration
FAQ's
What are the cut off times?
Swim – 1 hour 10 minutes after your wave start, with a further 10 minutes allowed to reach bike mount Bike 5 hours 20 minutes after your wave start
Run – 9 hours 00 minutes after your wave star
How hilly is the bike course?
It’s undulating with a few climbs and some nice fast sections. Overall the roads are generally quiet with some technical sections. Open areas can be prone to the wind.
How should I pace the swim?
Fast swimmers will sprint off to establish space for themselves in front of everyone else. Slower swimmers should start slowly over the first 200-400m and then aim to work back up the pack gradually.
What is the terrain on the run?
It’s a fairly tough run and you need to prepare accordingly. The surface is a mixture of tarmac, concrete and sandstone. There are a couple of potentially narrow sections where you will be able to run on the grass if needed.
Where should I start on the swim?
Each wave will be around 300 people and will spread out really quickly, so you’ll have a lot of space to swim. If you are quick (25mins or below) you should start at the front of your wave. If you expect to be nearer the cut off, like your own space or are nervous then start at the back. After the first few seconds everyone will have sprinted off and you can start in your own time.
I would like to withdraw?
This is not a problem, but please let OSB know using the same email that you have registered with (not social media). Depending on when you withdraw, they will give you a refund up to set amounts. They don’t transfer entries between events or competitors, but simply give you the appropriate amount of money back & you can choose what you wish to do in the future. See OSB Terms and Conditions for refund details.
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