Arrow Valley Sprint Triathlon
WT
From Worcester Triathlon Club
Sunday 29th June 2025
Past event
09:30
Redditch
£89.00 · 1 race
Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Arrow Valley Sprint Triathlon, hosted by the Worcester Triathlon Club on Sunday, 29th June 2025! Set in the picturesque surroundings of Redditch, Worcestershire, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for athletes of all levels. The triathlon features a challenging yet rewarding course, starting with an 800m swim in the crystal-clear waters of Arrow Valley Lake, followed by a thrilling 20km bike ride through the undulating and scenic lanes of Worcestershire. Rounding out the race is a fast and friendly 5km run along beautiful footpaths, perfect for a strong finish as you soak in the supportive atmosphere created by spectators.
The event is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, with a conveniently located registration and transition area just a stone's throw from the café and bar, ensuring a perfect spot for post-race relaxation. Whether you're a participant or a spectator, you'll have the best vantage points to cheer on the competitors. Join us for a day filled with excitement, challenge, and community spirit at the Arrow Valley Sprint Triathlon!
The event is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, with a conveniently located registration and transition area just a stone's throw from the café and bar, ensuring a perfect spot for post-race relaxation. Whether you're a participant or a spectator, you'll have the best vantage points to cheer on the competitors. Join us for a day filled with excitement, challenge, and community spirit at the Arrow Valley Sprint Triathlon!
Arrow Valley Sprint Triathlon
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Event information
800m Swim:
o Our single-lap swim takes place in the pristine waters of Arrow Valley Lake, which has
achieved certified pass excellent status under the EC Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
It’s a beautiful and safe setting, providing the perfect start to your triathlon journey.
20km Bike:
o The bike route will take you on an exhilarating ride through Worcestershire’s scenic lanes.
With a mix of undulating and twisting roads, as well as some fast, flat sections, it’s a course
designed to challenge and excite. Take in the beautiful countryside as you power through
this engaging segment.
5km Run:
o The final leg is a predominantly flat 5km run along the picturesque footpaths surrounding
Arrow Valley Lake. It’s a fast and friendly course to close out your race, perfect for a strong
finish with plenty of spectator support.
o Our single-lap swim takes place in the pristine waters of Arrow Valley Lake, which has
achieved certified pass excellent status under the EC Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
It’s a beautiful and safe setting, providing the perfect start to your triathlon journey.
20km Bike:
o The bike route will take you on an exhilarating ride through Worcestershire’s scenic lanes.
With a mix of undulating and twisting roads, as well as some fast, flat sections, it’s a course
designed to challenge and excite. Take in the beautiful countryside as you power through
this engaging segment.
5km Run:
o The final leg is a predominantly flat 5km run along the picturesque footpaths surrounding
Arrow Valley Lake. It’s a fast and friendly course to close out your race, perfect for a strong
finish with plenty of spectator support.
Car is the most popular way to travel to our events, but local public transport options may be available.
Arrow Valley Country Park has a large car park and overflow carpark. However, we advise you not to use the Lidl carpark as they may have restrictions in place and apply fines for unauthorised use.
Arrow Valley Country Park has a large car park and overflow carpark. However, we advise you not to use the Lidl carpark as they may have restrictions in place and apply fines for unauthorised use.
Subject to change
You need to collect your race pack from Registration at the event site on Sunday. Registration opens at and we recommend you register as early as possible to avoid unnecessary [insert open time TBC 8:00 am} queues.
You must bring Photo ID to collect your race pack e.g. driving licence. Photos and screenshots are fine. We suggest that you save them in your favourites so they can be found easily. If you have a BTF Race Licence, please ensure you have uploaded a photo (or bring a separate photo ID).
We recommend taking a screenshot of your online BTF licence as signal at site can be poor – please ensure it includes the expiry date.
Your pack will likely include:
• Race number x 2 – for the front on the run and the back on the bike.
• Stickers – for identification of property and race photos
You must bring Photo ID to collect your race pack e.g. driving licence. Photos and screenshots are fine. We suggest that you save them in your favourites so they can be found easily. If you have a BTF Race Licence, please ensure you have uploaded a photo (or bring a separate photo ID).
We recommend taking a screenshot of your online BTF licence as signal at site can be poor – please ensure it includes the expiry date.
Your pack will likely include:
• Race number x 2 – for the front on the run and the back on the bike.
• Stickers – for identification of property and race photos
Bike Racking
All bike racking takes place on Sunday after you have registered. You will need to be wearing your helmet to rack your bike (which must have the security sticker attached to the frame). Please keep the race number on as you will need it for all access to transition.
Start Times
This event is a mass start at [TBC 9:30am]. Athletes will start entering the water 10 minutes before the start to acclimatise and the race will start with the athletes in the water. Plan out how long you need to travel to site, to get yourself ready and get to the start line (which is a short walk from transition or registration). You will not be allowed to start the race after the last athlete has started their swim
Event Site Facilities
With regards to facilities which can be used before and after racing, the visitors Centre at Arrow Valley has limited shower and changing facilities available. There are no changing facilities within transition, so please plan your race clothing appropriately (remembering the no nudity rule).
All bike racking takes place on Sunday after you have registered. You will need to be wearing your helmet to rack your bike (which must have the security sticker attached to the frame). Please keep the race number on as you will need it for all access to transition.
Start Times
This event is a mass start at [TBC 9:30am]. Athletes will start entering the water 10 minutes before the start to acclimatise and the race will start with the athletes in the water. Plan out how long you need to travel to site, to get yourself ready and get to the start line (which is a short walk from transition or registration). You will not be allowed to start the race after the last athlete has started their swim
Event Site Facilities
With regards to facilities which can be used before and after racing, the visitors Centre at Arrow Valley has limited shower and changing facilities available. There are no changing facilities within transition, so please plan your race clothing appropriately (remembering the no nudity rule).
All our events have cut off times. No one enjoys implementing them, but they are important for athlete safety, maintaining good relationships with the venue and residents, and ensuring we meet our commitments to our volunteers, partners, and local agencies. We do our best to help people beat the cut offs where we can, but we will enforce them where necessary.
Cut offs are based on your personal start time. It is important that you can meet all the cut offs for the event, you will not be allowed to go over on a swim cut off on the promise that you are a fast biker. Of course, if you go faster on the previous discipline, you can carry that forward into the next. You can calculate the average minimum pace needed to meet the cut offs by dividing the total time available by the distance, but you should also check to see if any interim cut offs demand a slightly higher pace and factor in some contingency for mechanicals, comfort breaks etc.
For this event, we expect you to be able to complete the 800m swim in under 30 minutes.
Complete the swim and bike in a combined time of 2 hours
And the whole event in under 2.5 hours
Cut offs are based on your personal start time. It is important that you can meet all the cut offs for the event, you will not be allowed to go over on a swim cut off on the promise that you are a fast biker. Of course, if you go faster on the previous discipline, you can carry that forward into the next. You can calculate the average minimum pace needed to meet the cut offs by dividing the total time available by the distance, but you should also check to see if any interim cut offs demand a slightly higher pace and factor in some contingency for mechanicals, comfort breaks etc.
For this event, we expect you to be able to complete the 800m swim in under 30 minutes.
Complete the swim and bike in a combined time of 2 hours
And the whole event in under 2.5 hours
Organiser's description
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Worcester Triathlon Club’s new Sprint Distance Triathlon!
Taking place on Sunday, 29th June 2025, this exciting race offers athletes of all levels the perfect opportunity to test their endurance and skill across a stunning, varied course in the heart of Worcestershire.
The Course:
800m Swim:
o Our single-lap swim takes place in the pristine waters of Arrow Valley Lake, which has achieved certified pass excellent status under the EC Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC). It’s a beautiful and safe setting, providing the perfect start to your triathlon journey.
20km Bike:
o The bike route will take you on an exhilarating ride through Worcestershire’s scenic lanes. With a mix of undulating and twisting roads, as well as some fast, flat sections, it’s a course designed to challenge and excite. Take in the beautiful countryside as you power through this engaging segment.
5km Run:
o The final leg is a predominantly flat 5km run along the picturesque footpaths surrounding Arrow Valley Lake. It’s a fast and friendly course to close out your race, perfect for a strong finish with plenty of spectator support.
Event Details:
• Registration, transition, and finish area: Conveniently located in the field adjacent to the main car park, providing easy access for competitors and spectators alike. Whether you're racing or cheering someone on, you'll be just a stone's throw from the café and bar, making it a perfect spot for post race relaxation.
• Spectator-friendly: The central location of the transition and finish area offers great vantage points for spectators, making it easy to follow the action and cheer on participants.
If you still have questions after reading this guide, feel free to drop us an email and we would be happy to talk through your worries. Your first triathlon, or first with a new organiser, can be a daunting prospect and if we can put your mind at rest we will.
Taking place on Sunday, 29th June 2025, this exciting race offers athletes of all levels the perfect opportunity to test their endurance and skill across a stunning, varied course in the heart of Worcestershire.
The Course:
800m Swim:
o Our single-lap swim takes place in the pristine waters of Arrow Valley Lake, which has achieved certified pass excellent status under the EC Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC). It’s a beautiful and safe setting, providing the perfect start to your triathlon journey.
20km Bike:
o The bike route will take you on an exhilarating ride through Worcestershire’s scenic lanes. With a mix of undulating and twisting roads, as well as some fast, flat sections, it’s a course designed to challenge and excite. Take in the beautiful countryside as you power through this engaging segment.
5km Run:
o The final leg is a predominantly flat 5km run along the picturesque footpaths surrounding Arrow Valley Lake. It’s a fast and friendly course to close out your race, perfect for a strong finish with plenty of spectator support.
Event Details:
• Registration, transition, and finish area: Conveniently located in the field adjacent to the main car park, providing easy access for competitors and spectators alike. Whether you're racing or cheering someone on, you'll be just a stone's throw from the café and bar, making it a perfect spot for post race relaxation.
• Spectator-friendly: The central location of the transition and finish area offers great vantage points for spectators, making it easy to follow the action and cheer on participants.
If you still have questions after reading this guide, feel free to drop us an email and we would be happy to talk through your worries. Your first triathlon, or first with a new organiser, can be a daunting prospect and if we can put your mind at rest we will.
Location
B98 0LJ, Redditch, United Kingdom
Arrow Valley Sprint Triathlon
WT
Worcester Triathlon Club
No matter what your age, ability or goals. The club is keen to welcome new members whether they be complete novices, internationals, or spectators.
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