Challenge Wales
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From Activity Wales Events Limited
Sunday 9th June 2024
Past event
10:00
Fishguard
£212.93–£319.93 · 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at Challenge Wales 2024, hosted by Activity Wales Events Limited! This fantastic triathlon event will take place on Sunday, June 9th, 2024, in the picturesque town of Fishguard, Dyfed, Pembrokeshire. Known for its stunning scenery and vibrant atmosphere, this year's Challenge Wales promises to be an unforgettable experience for both participants and spectators alike.
Athletes will kick off the event with a thrilling 2-lap swim in the tranquil waters of Fishguard Bay. From there, competitors will embark on a challenging 2-lap bike course that takes them out to St David's, the UK's smallest city. Finally, runners will take on a scenic 4-lap coastal run, culminating in the memorable Activity Wales Events red carpet finish. Join us for a celebration of athleticism, community, and the breathtaking beauty of Wales!
Athletes will kick off the event with a thrilling 2-lap swim in the tranquil waters of Fishguard Bay. From there, competitors will embark on a challenging 2-lap bike course that takes them out to St David's, the UK's smallest city. Finally, runners will take on a scenic 4-lap coastal run, culminating in the memorable Activity Wales Events red carpet finish. Join us for a celebration of athleticism, community, and the breathtaking beauty of Wales!
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Challenge Wales Individual 2024
Entries closed10:00
£212.93
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Challenge Wales Relay Team 2024
Entries closed10:00
£319.93
Event information
The Wales Triathlon, winner of the 220 triathlon awards for best triathlon, will host Challenge Wales 2024 in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.
The course will be is fairly fast.
The swim course is a very sheltered out and back swim.
The Bike course is a 2 lap closed road out and back to St Davids.
The run course has two real hills and the rest is very fast and flat.
The course will be is fairly fast.
The swim course is a very sheltered out and back swim.
The Bike course is a 2 lap closed road out and back to St Davids.
The run course has two real hills and the rest is very fast and flat.
Fishguard Bay
SATURDAY 10TH JUNE
2pm - 7pm Registration Open
Teepee Village
5pm Pro Athlete Briefing
Main Stage
6pm In depth, onsite briefing
Fishguard Pier Car Park
SUNDAY 11TH JUNE
10am - 12pm Registration Open
Teepee Village
11-12.30pm Transition open
The Parrog
12.35pm Acclimatisation
Slipway (left of breakwater)
1pm Race Start
2pm Swim cut off
4pm Bike First Lap Cut Off
Mathry
6pm Bike Cut Off
Transition
8.15pm Last Run Lap Cut-Off
9pm Overall Cut Off - last athlete finishes
9.15pm Transition closes (Bib number required to collect your bike)
2pm - 7pm Registration Open
Teepee Village
5pm Pro Athlete Briefing
Main Stage
6pm In depth, onsite briefing
Fishguard Pier Car Park
SUNDAY 11TH JUNE
10am - 12pm Registration Open
Teepee Village
11-12.30pm Transition open
The Parrog
12.35pm Acclimatisation
Slipway (left of breakwater)
1pm Race Start
2pm Swim cut off
4pm Bike First Lap Cut Off
Mathry
6pm Bike Cut Off
Transition
8.15pm Last Run Lap Cut-Off
9pm Overall Cut Off - last athlete finishes
9.15pm Transition closes (Bib number required to collect your bike)
ROAD CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR CHALLENGE WALES
We are thrilled to announce that Challenge Wales has been given the green light for road closures for the event taking place in June in Fishguard.
We are delighted about being granted road closures for the bike leg of Challenge Wales, as it means our athletes can benefit from a more efficient ride on the bike course to St David's and back. Road closures help us to provide optimal safety to athletes and enhance their experience throughout their race.
The Closure Times will be 1pm - 6pm.
We are thrilled to announce that Challenge Wales has been given the green light for road closures for the event taking place in June in Fishguard.
We are delighted about being granted road closures for the bike leg of Challenge Wales, as it means our athletes can benefit from a more efficient ride on the bike course to St David's and back. Road closures help us to provide optimal safety to athletes and enhance their experience throughout their race.
The Closure Times will be 1pm - 6pm.
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Organiser's description
The Wales Triathlon, winner of the 220 triathlon awards for best triathlon, will host Challenge Wales 2024 in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Beginning in Fishguard Bay, the sheltered out and back swim course will consist of 2 laps. Followed by athletes heading on a 2 lap course out to St David’s (the UK’s smallest city!) on the cycle route, before reaching transition to begin the paved 4-lap coastal run course, ending with the famous Activity Wales Events red carpet finish.
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Activity Wales Events Limited
We produce award-winning events across Wales. Founder of LCW Global Series and Ironman Wales.
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