Triathlon @ Alderford
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Event summary
This popular outdoor swimming venue is the perfect site for a morning triathlon event. With 4 distances on offer, all levels of triathletes will find something for them at Alderford. Come for the finisher's medal, freshwater lake, and flat course.
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UK Triathlon Events organise triathlons and runs up and down the country for all ages and abilities. Take part as an individual or a relay team. From first timers to pros, there's something for everyone!
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How to enter
Tickets available until Fri Jun 17 2022
What's included:
- Finisher's Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Prizes for race winners
- Feed stations
Olympic Distance
Swim 1.5km, Bike 40km, Run 10km
Sprint Distance
Swim 0.75km, Bike 20km, Run 5km
Super Sprint Distance
Swim 0.2km, Bike 20km, Run 2.5km
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Frequently asked questions
How old do I have to be to enter the Triathlon @ Alderford?
All participants must be 17 and older to enter the Olympic Distance as an individual, and 16 and older to enter the other distances.… read moreHow do I collect my race pack from the Triathlon @ Alderford?
All entrants will collect their race numbers at registration. … read moreWhat is the pre-race bike safety check at the Triathlon @ Alderford?
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Route description
Route description
Swim Course
Alderford Lake is a sheltered freshwater lake, making it the perfect site for the swim portion of the event. With no currents to content with, entrants will swim laps of the lake to complete their distance.
- Olympic & Relay - 2 laps
- Sprint & Relay - 1 lap
- Super Sprint & Fun - 1 lap of the short course
Bike Course
When you're finished with your swims, head to the cycle transition to collect your bike. From here, entrants will ride the flat, lapped course to complete their distance.
See here for an interactive map of the bike course.
- Olympic & Relay - 2 laps
- Sprint & Relay - 1 lap
- Super Sprint & Fun - 1 laps
Run Course
Almost all of the way there, riders will head to transition to rack their bike and head around the grassy 2.5k run course, completing laps of the route to run the full distances. There will be a feed station along the course which runners will pass each lap.
See here for an interactive map of the run course.
- Olympic & Relay - 4 laps
- Sprint & Relay - 2 laps
- Super Sprint & Fun - 1 lap
06:00 Registration opens
07:00 All races start
It is recommended that entrants arrive at least an hour before their start time to leave plenty of time to register and prepare.
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. Each pack will include
- Race numbers x2
- Bike sticker x2
- Helmet sticker x1
- Electronic timing chip
Age Requirements
All participants must be 17 and older to enter the Olympic Distance as an individual, and 16 and older to enter the other distances.
Kit List
Wetsuits are mandatory for the Olympic Triathlon, but not for the other events. 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.
Spectators are welcome at the event but there is a fee to enter the grounds at the lake. £1 per adult, 50p per child, and those under 3 go free.
Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch SY13 3JQ, UK
Get directionsParking
There will be free parking all day at the event. Entry to Alderford Lake is free for competitors.
Olympic Distance
Sprint Distance
Super Sprint Distance
Fun Distance
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
Swim Course
Alderford Lake is a sheltered freshwater lake, making it the perfect site for the swim portion of the event. With no currents to content with, entrants will swim laps of the lake to complete their distance.
- Olympic & Relay - 2 laps
- Sprint & Relay - 1 lap
- Super Sprint & Fun - 1 lap of the short course
Bike Course
When you're finished with your swims, head to the cycle transition to collect your bike. From here, entrants will ride the flat, lapped course to complete their distance.
See here for an interactive map of the bike course.
- Olympic & Relay - 2 laps
- Sprint & Relay - 1 lap
- Super Sprint & Fun - 1 laps
Run Course
Almost all of the way there, riders will head to transition to rack their bike and head around the grassy 2.5k run course, completing laps of the route to run the full distances. There will be a feed station along the course which runners will pass each lap.
See here for an interactive map of the run course.
- Olympic & Relay - 4 laps
- Sprint & Relay - 2 laps
- Super Sprint & Fun - 1 lap
06:00 Registration opens
07:00 All races start
It is recommended that entrants arrive at least an hour before their start time to leave plenty of time to register and prepare.
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. Each pack will include
- Race numbers x2
- Bike sticker x2
- Helmet sticker x1
- Electronic timing chip
Age Requirements
All participants must be 17 and older to enter the Olympic Distance as an individual, and 16 and older to enter the other distances.
Kit List
Wetsuits are mandatory for the Olympic Triathlon, but not for the other events. 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.
Spectators are welcome at the event but there is a fee to enter the grounds at the lake. £1 per adult, 50p per child, and those under 3 go free.
Alderford Lake, Tilstock Rd, Whitchurch SY13 3JQ, UK
Get directionsParking
There will be free parking all day at the event. Entry to Alderford Lake is free for competitors.
Olympic Distance
Sprint Distance
Super Sprint Distance
Fun Distance
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.