Swansea Triathlon 2021 - Triathlon in Prince of Wales Dock, Swansea SA1 8AG, UK

Name: Swansea Triathlon
Start: 2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Prince of Wales Dock, Swansea SA1 8AG, UK

About this event

The Swansea Triathlon is host to one of the best course locations in the UK. With a spectator friendly swim, picturesque ride, and PB-breaking potential run, this event will be hard to top.

Raceday details

Your organiser

Activity Wales Events

Founders of Ironman Wales and The Long Course Weekend, Activity Wales deliver premiere Triathlon, marathon, duathlon and swimming events throughout the UK. They also consult to the leisure industry and are firm believers in the experience over the race! Creating family friendly, athlete focused world class races in Wales!

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How to enter

Tickets available until Sun May 30 2021

What's included:

Registration will be at the National Waterfront Museum.

Please be aware that no bikes are permitted inside the museum.

You will need your Photo ID and signed Disclaimer to be able to register on the day. Without these you will not be able to race.

You must be 14 years old by the day of the race.

Entries are non-transferable, so if someone else races under your details, you and the person racing will be disqualified and banned from all Activity Wales Events.

Race Pack

At registration you will receive an envelope which will include the following — 2 Bib Numbers, 1 Helmet Number, 1 Bike post number and 1 Timing Chip and Swim Hat for your allocated wave.

Please make sure you complete the medical information on the back of your bibs.

You will be registered in your wave, so please make sure you know your wave before arrival — you can find this information on the website. Waves are not transferable.

Sprint

4:45pm Mon 31st May 2021

Swim 0.75km, Bike 20km, Run 5km

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Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring to registration?

Photo ID and a signed disclaimer are mandatory. Without these, you won't be able to compete.… read more

When will I receive my race pack?

You will pick up your race pack on the day of the event at registration.… read more

Is there an age requirement to compete?

Yes, participants must be 14 years old on the day of the race to compete.… read more

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Route description

The Swansea Triathlon will start from the Prince of Wales Dock. Athletes will get into the water and swim anti-clockwise around the course, with large turn-point buoys to be kept on the swimmers left-hand sides.

The bike course will be a 3 lap anti-clockwise route from transition, coming back around into Swansea. The run will see you running through the streets, along the beach to the turning point and back to the finish line.

Logistics and schedule

09:00 - 15:00 Registration Open at the Dylan Thomas Centre

09:00 -15:00 Expo Open at the Dylan Thomas Centre

From 12pm Live Music Castle Square

14:00 - 15:30 Transition open

15: 30 Samba Band Play Prior to Start

16:45 Wave 1 Start SA1 Dock

16:55 Wave 2 Start SA1 Dock

17:15 Wave 3 Start SA1 Dock

17:30 1st Athlete Back Castle Square

17:30 Wave 4 Start SA1 Dock

19:30 Last Bike Back

20:00 Last athlete finishes Castle Square

Spectators

Toilet Facilities

Quadrant Bus Station Public Toilets, Plymouth Street, SA1 3AR
Civic Centre Public Toilets, Oystermouth Road, SA1 3SN
Maritime Quarter Public Toilets (near the Marina barrage), SA1 1UN
National Waterfront Museum Public Toilets, Oystermouth Road, SA1 3RD
LC Swansea Public Toilets, Oystermouth Road, SA1 3ST

Where to eat

A number of local eateries around the swim start, transition, on the run course and finish line for you to eat.

How to get there

Prince of Wales Dock, Swansea SA1 8AG, UK

Get directions

Directions from Pembrokeshire

Take the A40 to Carmarthen
Follow through Crosshands and Pont Abraham roundabout
Take the M4 towards Swansea
Leave M4 at Junction 45
Keep in left hand lane and take A4067 towards the City Centre
Follow the signs for Stadium for approx. 6 miles and then the Stadium will appear on your left hand side
After the Stadium follow the road and take a right at the roundabout towards the docks
There are many car parks in the area which you can park in to access all the areas needed.

Directions from Port Talbot

Leave the M4 at Junction 44
Follow Fabian Way down to the centre
There are many car parks in the area which you can park in to access all the areas needed.

Parking

Parking is available at:

East Burrows Road, SA1 1RR – Pay and Display
Saint David’s Place, SA1 3LQ – Pay and Display
Pocketts Wharf, SA1 3XL – Pay and Display
Waterfront / LC, SA1 3ST – Pay and Display
Swansea Salubrious Place, SA1 3LZ – Pay and Display

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring to registration?

Photo ID and a signed disclaimer are mandatory. Without these, you won't be able to compete.

When will I receive my race pack?

You will pick up your race pack on the day of the event at registration.

Is there an age requirement to compete?

Yes, participants must be 14 years old on the day of the race to compete.

Is there a cut off?

Last athlete cut-off is 8pm.

Can I wear headphones for the run portion of the race?

No, we discourage anyone wearing headphones during the race.

Can I use Tri Bars (aerobars)?

Yes Tri Bars are allowed.

Can I wear my own swim hat?

If you wish to wear two swim hats that is fine but the issued swim hat MUST be worn on top.

Do I have to wear a wetsuit?

Yes, this is mandatory for all of our events and must cover the torso & thighs. It must NOT cover the hands and feet.

Are there official photographers?

Yes FinisherPix will be on site to take athlete photos.

What roads will be closed for the event?

Road will be closed between 4pm – 8pm – here is a list of the roads affected • East Burrows Road • Oxford Street • Temple Street • Nelson Street • Westway • Whitewells • Cambrian Place • Union Street • Dunvant Palace • A4067 Victoria Road • A4067 Oystermouth Road • A4067 Mumbles Road

Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?

Route description

The Swansea Triathlon will start from the Prince of Wales Dock. Athletes will get into the water and swim anti-clockwise around the course, with large turn-point buoys to be kept on the swimmers left-hand sides.

The bike course will be a 3 lap anti-clockwise route from transition, coming back around into Swansea. The run will see you running through the streets, along the beach to the turning point and back to the finish line.

Logistics and schedule

09:00 - 15:00 Registration Open at the Dylan Thomas Centre

09:00 -15:00 Expo Open at the Dylan Thomas Centre

From 12pm Live Music Castle Square

14:00 - 15:30 Transition open

15: 30 Samba Band Play Prior to Start

16:45 Wave 1 Start SA1 Dock

16:55 Wave 2 Start SA1 Dock

17:15 Wave 3 Start SA1 Dock

17:30 1st Athlete Back Castle Square

17:30 Wave 4 Start SA1 Dock

19:30 Last Bike Back

20:00 Last athlete finishes Castle Square

Spectators

Toilet Facilities

Quadrant Bus Station Public Toilets, Plymouth Street, SA1 3AR
Civic Centre Public Toilets, Oystermouth Road, SA1 3SN
Maritime Quarter Public Toilets (near the Marina barrage), SA1 1UN
National Waterfront Museum Public Toilets, Oystermouth Road, SA1 3RD
LC Swansea Public Toilets, Oystermouth Road, SA1 3ST

Where to eat

A number of local eateries around the swim start, transition, on the run course and finish line for you to eat.

How to get there

Prince of Wales Dock, Swansea SA1 8AG, UK

Get directions

Directions from Pembrokeshire

Take the A40 to Carmarthen
Follow through Crosshands and Pont Abraham roundabout
Take the M4 towards Swansea
Leave M4 at Junction 45
Keep in left hand lane and take A4067 towards the City Centre
Follow the signs for Stadium for approx. 6 miles and then the Stadium will appear on your left hand side
After the Stadium follow the road and take a right at the roundabout towards the docks
There are many car parks in the area which you can park in to access all the areas needed.

Directions from Port Talbot

Leave the M4 at Junction 44
Follow Fabian Way down to the centre
There are many car parks in the area which you can park in to access all the areas needed.

Parking

Parking is available at:

East Burrows Road, SA1 1RR – Pay and Display
Saint David’s Place, SA1 3LQ – Pay and Display
Pocketts Wharf, SA1 3XL – Pay and Display
Waterfront / LC, SA1 3ST – Pay and Display
Swansea Salubrious Place, SA1 3LZ – Pay and Display

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring to registration?

Photo ID and a signed disclaimer are mandatory. Without these, you won't be able to compete.

When will I receive my race pack?

You will pick up your race pack on the day of the event at registration.

Is there an age requirement to compete?

Yes, participants must be 14 years old on the day of the race to compete.

Is there a cut off?

Last athlete cut-off is 8pm.

Can I wear headphones for the run portion of the race?

No, we discourage anyone wearing headphones during the race.

Can I use Tri Bars (aerobars)?

Yes Tri Bars are allowed.

Can I wear my own swim hat?

If you wish to wear two swim hats that is fine but the issued swim hat MUST be worn on top.

Do I have to wear a wetsuit?

Yes, this is mandatory for all of our events and must cover the torso & thighs. It must NOT cover the hands and feet.

Are there official photographers?

Yes FinisherPix will be on site to take athlete photos.

What roads will be closed for the event?

Road will be closed between 4pm – 8pm – here is a list of the roads affected • East Burrows Road • Oxford Street • Temple Street • Nelson Street • Westway • Whitewells • Cambrian Place • Union Street • Dunvant Palace • A4067 Victoria Road • A4067 Oystermouth Road • A4067 Mumbles Road

Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?

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