The London Triathlon

Your Entry Includes:

• Free Event Tech-T
• Free event branded swim hat
• Finisher’s medal
• Event race pack (inc race number, bike number, timing chip)
• On-course nutrition
• Post-event hydration
• Training Guides
• Timing service including tracking, text message, and online lookup
• Stunning closed road course

You must be 17 years old or over, as of the 31st December of the year you are competing, to compete in the main triathlon.

Information on event day logistics including arrival times, kit checklists, start times and race information will be sent to all participants via email approximately 4 weeks before the event.

• Security wristband (and Team Meeting Point wristband for relay teams)
• Photo Identification (e.g. driver’s licence, passport) to collect your timing chip
• Race numbers correctly fixed to bike, helmet, and clothing (race belt recommended)
• Wetsuit
• Goggles (compulsory for the swim)
• Towel
• Bike
• Bike Helmet
• Bike Insurance (recommended but not compulsory)
• Cycle shoes (if you have them)
• Bike water bottle Running shoes Warm clothing for afterward
• Energy Bar/Gels
• GPS multi-sport watch

Wetsuit

The triathlon-specific wetsuits will not only keep you warm but will also help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy

Surf and shortie wetsuits are allowed, but these are totally different to a triathlon specific wetsuit, which is designed for open water swimming and fits like a second skin. You can hire or purchase a wetsuit for the event via the HUUB website (https://huubdesign.com/)

*You will be given a swim cap at Swim Assembly so no need to bring your own but googles are compulsory and aren’t provided.

Bike

Fixed wheel bikes (bikes that use the pedals as a brake) are not permitted in the race. Your handlebars must not have bare open metal ends. Please obtain stoppers to plug them before coming to the race.

BTF referee bike checks can potentially stop you competing.

Bike Helmet

A bike helmet is compulsory.

Approved cycling safety helmets of ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or an equivalent national standard must be worn by competitors. (NOTE: a CE mark is NOT an approval mark).

*Any helmet bought in recent years will comply but check for damage which would stop it protecting you properly.

Removal of Equipment

You will be able to remove your bike from Transition immediately after racing and you must remove your bike and equipment from Transition within 1.5 hours of finishing and prior to the venue closing times.

The organisers reserve the right to remove any equipment left in transition beyond the above times. The Support Team will check the bike number against the wristband number before it is released.

*One of the biggest issues post-event is caused by people taking the wrong wetsuit from Transition, please take a few seconds to check that you have your own wetsuit, most are black and look very similar.*

Drafting

Drafting is not allowed at the triathlon – anyone caught drafting outside of the Elite field will be disqualified from the event.

The London Triathlon is a great day out for both athletes & spectators!

Family and friend are always encouraged to come down, cheer on the triathletes & help create the incredible atmosphere London is famous for. Inside the ExCeL, you’ll find a great selection of food & drink, a bar and exclusive deals from the event partners. It’s completely free for all spectators to enter the ExCeL on the day.

Swim

Spectators can view the whole of the swim course from the dock edge, next to the start
pontoon. You can access the dock edge, via the stairs or lift located on the South side of the
main hall.

Bike

Either head towards the Aloft Hotel on the East side of the ExCeL, or behind the Fox Pub
underneath the walkway to Custom House on the West side of ExCeL, for the best view of
the bike course around the building.

Run

The East Car Park is the best place to grab a spot and watch the run from. With the charity cheer marquees, loud music and plenty going on, this area has an all-day party atmosphere. Triathletes need to complete laps of the run course, so this is a great spot to high-5 your loved ones a few times.

The Finish Line

As your athlete starts their final lap, it is suggested you make your way to the finish line– it’s an electrifying atmosphere! Make sure you cheer as loud as you can as your athletes cross that all-important finish line.