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The iconic Avenger Triathlons return to Ragley Hall, near Alcester in Warwickshire for the sixth time.

The start and finish for all three distances will be in the magnificent Ragley grounds, which also provide activities for all the family.The swim takes place in the boating lake and is based on a 650m lap. From the lake, it is a short, slightly uphill run to transition. The bike routes then take competitors along the drive and out into the beautiful, rolling Warwickshire and Worcestershire countryside, returning to Ragley Hall via the imposing main gates and up the sweeping drive past the Hall itself. The run course, used for the first time in 2016, is based on a 5km lap through woodland tracks, gardens, historic outbuildings and fields of the estate.

This provides all the competitors with a chance to enjoy some of the spectacular scenery Ragley Hall has to offer. In 2017, competitors described the run course as tough but stunning, with great support all the way around.

Taking place on Saturday 18th August 2018. First runners are expected to start at Langley Mill at 08.30 with the last runners expected to finish at West Park Leisure Centre by 1.30pm. Using a Time Trial format, this new off-road Half Marathon is traffic free.

With the run taking place on Saturday morning, runners will get the rest of the weekend to relax and recover.

The Erewash Triathlon is one of the biggest and most popular events on the sport and health calendar in Erewash. The 2018 event is scheduled to take place on Sunday 19th August 2018 at West Park in Long Eaton with competitors from across the country and beyond.

2018 will see the 11th year for the event which continues to grow in popularity and is open to athletes aged 15 and above and for all abilities. The triathlon will start with a 400m swim in the West Park Leisure Centre pool, followed by a 16km bike ride before competitors complete the event with a 5km run on the fast, flat paths within West Park.