The Brutal Extreme Triathlons
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This is 'The World's Toughest Triathlon' (as voted for by 220 Triathlon in 2017) but it is renowned for it's low-key and friendly vibe. Every athlete, whether it's your first triathlon or 21st, will feel the massive support from not only the event crew, but the other competitors too.
Half Brutal, Full Brutal and Double Brutal
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7:00am Sat 10th Sep 2022
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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Llyn Padarn, Llyn Padarn, Caernarfon LL55, UK
Start times
7:00am Sat 10th Sep 2022
Half Brutal:
7:00am | Full Brutal:
7:00am | Double Brutal:
7:00am Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Brutal Extreme Triathlons
Half Brutal
1.2mi
58mi
14.7mi
Full Brutal
2.4mi
116mi
25.1mi
Double Brutal
4.8mi
232mi
51.1mi
Route information
Swim
The swim is held in Llyn Padarn which is based in Parc Padarn in Llanberis. The lake is a short walk from race HQ and there is a place for you to leave your shoes.
The water temperature is likely to be between 16-18 degrees, but does vary due the different depths. You will complete laps, the amount depends on the event you have entered.
You will exit the lake every two laps and re-enter to complete the laps required. There is a basic aid station with cold and hot drinks available and Torq nutrition, bananas and other snack food. You can also leave personal items.
Bike
The 28 mile Brutal bike lap will certainly warm you up after the chilly swim with a steep, sharp hill. You can then enjoy the stunning views and undulating course until you reach the well known beast of a climb over Pen y Pass and super fast descent back to HQ.
The famous Snowdonia weather will test you with wind and rain on one side of the valley and sun on the other. You will need to be prepared for anything.
Run
The lap around the lake comes as a shock to first timers. Don’t be fooled by the description, there are plenty of hills, trails, rocks and even a waterfall to test you.
Snowdon is Wales’s highest mountain and for this event you follow the Llanberis Path, which is a clear, well defined path. And if you are very lucky, you may get to experience some amazing views from the summit.
If you have entered either the half or full event you will complete your lap/s around the lake and then take on Snowdon. If you are taking part in the Double, Triple or Quin, you will complete the mountain section before the Lake Laps (for safety reasons).
What's included
- Brutal t-shirt for all entrants and medal for all finishers
- Aid stations
- Portable toilets
How to get there
Llyn Padarn, Llyn Padarn, Caernarfon LL55, UK
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Friday
16:00 - 20:00 Registration
19:00 Half / Full Brutal briefing
20:00 Double / Triple (plus crew) briefing
Saturday
05:00 Transition opens
07:00 Race starts
Cut-off times
- Half Cut off: 6 hours
- Full Cut off: 12 hours
- Double Cut off: 26 hours
- Triple Cut off: 64 hours
FAQs
Do I rack my bike on Friday in The Brutal Extreme Triathlons?
There is NO bike racking available on Friday night. This is because of security / staffing issues
What time is transition open on race day for The Brutal Extreme Triathlons?
Transition opens from 5:00am
What time/day does The Brutal Extreme Triathlons start?
All races start at 07:00am.
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