Shropshire Triathlon
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Challenge yourself to set a new PB on one of the fastest triathlon's in the UK. This is a special event due to the fabulous venue, incredibly well-organised day, and a course that everyone can compete on. Take on the iconic open water swim in Lake Mere and explore the Shropshire countryside.
Middle Distance, Olympic Distance and Sprint Distance
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7:45am Sun 4th Sep 2022 - 9:55am Sun 4th Sep 2022
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Ellesmere, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Ellesmere SY12 0PA, UK
Start times
7:45am Sun 4th Sep 2022
Middle Distance:
7:45am 8:30am Sun 4th Sep 2022
Olympic Distance:
8:30am 9:55am Sun 4th Sep 2022
Sprint Distance:
9:55am Event summary
Here are the distances available for Shropshire Triathlon
Middle Distance
2km
78km
20km
£174 - £179
Olympic Distance
1.5km
39km
10km
£69.96 - £74.95
Sprint Distance
0.75km
25km
5km
£64.95 - £69.95
Route information
Swim Course
- All Olympic & Olympic Relay competitors complete 2 full laps of the short course
- All Middle & Middle Distance Relay competitors complete 2 full laps
- All Sprint & Sprint Distance Relay competitors complete 1 lap of the short course
Bike Course
- All Olympic & Olympic Relay competitors complete one full lap
- All Middle & Middle Distance Relay competitors complete 2 full laps
- All Sprint & Sprint Distance Relay competitors complete 1 x lap of the cycle short course. There are 2 x specific turns you must look for and turn at
Going through the Shropshire & Welsh Countryside, the mount & dismount line will be situated just inside Cremorne Gardens. There will be one feed station on the bike course which will be in Ellesmere, by the lake, after your first lap.
After collecting your bike, walk or run to the cycle mount line where you commence the cycle section of the race. Keep to the left at all times except when overtaking. Follow the “Cycle Route” signs around the course. Dismount your cycle at the end of the cycle course, do not unfasten your helmet until you have racked your cycle.
Abide by the highway code, failure to ride safely will constitute an instant disqualification. Keep hold of spent gel bar wrappers until you can dispose of them properly. Make sure you have plenty of drinks on your cycle before you start the event. Do not use the feed station at the start of the cycle lap unless you are taking part in the middle distance.
Your race number must be clearly visible on your front before leaving the Cycle Transition Area.
Run Course
- All Olympic & Olympic Relay competitors complete 2 full laps
- All Middle & Middle Distance Relay competitors complete 4 full laps
- All Sprint & Sprint Distance Relay competitors complete 1 lap of the run short course
It is up to you to count your laps on the run, marshals will be taking numbers as a check in the case of suspected insufficient completed laps.
There is one feed station on the run course that you pass twice on each lap and one at the finish line which will be serving High5 energy drink and water.
When you have finished the run filter into the sign posted ‘finish lane’ and continue through the finish line.
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What's included
- Registration, swim start, transition and finish line all within a stones throw of each other
- Open water swim in The Mere
- Shropshire & Welsh countryside bike course
- Closed to traffic road run course
- Chip-timed results
- Official event photographer capturing your bike, run & finish
- Finishers medal for everyone
- Massage, Photos and Prizes
How to get there
Ellesmere SY12 0PA, UK
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There are a number of car parks in and around Ellesmere, some of which are pay and display. A few are quite a walk away so please leave yourself plenty of time to park and walk to registration.
Below are some postcodes of car parks in the area:
- SY12 0PA Mereside
- SY12 OAW Cross Street
- SY12 OHQ Talbot Street
- SY12 OHG Cross Street
- SY12 0PA The Moors
Event day logistics
Please note that all information is for reference only, all specific information will be released closer to the event day.
Saturday
13:00 - 15:00 Registration opens
Sunday
06:30 Registration opens
07:45 Middle Distance starts
08:30 Olympic Distance starts
09:55 Sprint Distance starts
Race Packs
All race day information, including bib numbers, will be emailed to competitors 7-10 days before the event. Race packs themselves will be available to collect from registration on the day nothing will be sent out in advance. Each pack will include:
- Race numbers x2
- Bike sticker x2
- Helmet sticker x1
- Electronic timing chip
Age Requirements
Participants must be the following ages to enter each distance:
- Sprint & Olympic Relay - 16 years old
- Olympic Distance Solo - 17 years old
- Middle Distance - 18 years old
Cut-off Times
There will be cut-off times in place at the event which are as follows:
- Swim - 1 hour 15 minutes from the start of the race
- Bike - 5 hours 15 minutes from the start of the race
- Run - 8 hours from the start of the race
Kit List
Wetsuits are mandatory for the 2000m and 1500m swims, but not for the 750m swim. Participants are asked to bring their own swim caps to the event, and if you do not have your own, please ask at registration and one will be provided for you.
All participants must have a bike in road-worthy bike in working order and a helmet.
How to Relay
After completing the swim, the swimmer passes the electronic chip to the cyclist inside the cycle transition area next to where the cycle is racked. The cyclist must not put their helmet on or take their cycle off the rack until receiving the electronic chip.
The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the electronic chip over to the runner in the transition area only when the cycle has been placed back on the rack and their helmet has been fully removed.
The runner completes the run and hands in the electronic chip at the finish line.
Spectator Info
Spectators welcome!
FAQs
Is there a minimum age requirement to take part in the Shropshire Triathlon?
16 years for Olympic Relay team members; 17 years for Olympic distance individuals; 18 years for Middle distance
Where can I find the results for the Shropshire Triathlon?
Your times will be available shortly after you have crossed the finish line and will be displayed on the TV screen which is located at the finish line. Overall results and times will be online on Monday 17th September 2018.
Can I listed to music during the Shropshire Triathlon?
In line with BTF rules any device that is used for music is not permitted in a UK Triathlon event.
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