Compton Verney Sprint Triathlon

Swim

400m swim in the beautiful Compton Verney lake. Competitors will start in waves and complete a single lap in front of the stunning Compton Verney house.

Bike

The 21km bike course is mostly flat and fast so great for both beginners and speed merchants looking to blitz a great bike time. The route heads out towards the Edge Hill escarpment before turning left to head towards Burton Dassett. Another left turn takes you up to Gaydon where you turn left again and head back to the finish via Kineton.

Distance - 21k
Total elevation - 471ft
Road types and conditions - Mostly minor roads. Road surfaces are good. Any potholes etc will be marked.
Bike choices - Suitable for time trial/triathlon and road bikes.

Run

The race will finish with a 5k run on tracks and trails in and around the Compton Verney estate. This multi-terrain course has it all. Just the right amount of flats and hills to challenge you but also make the most of the beautiful local scenery. The undulating course will eventually bring you to the finish line in front of the stunning main house.

Distance - 5k
Total elevation - 145ft
Road types and conditions - Grass, tarmac and packed trails. If it has been dry then regular running trainers will be fine. If it has been very wet for a prolonged period it could be muddy in parts

Where is the start and finish of the race?

The race starts and finishes at Compton Verney in Warwickshire. The postcode is CV35 9HZ.

Is the course flat or hilly?

A mixture! The event gets its name from climbs and descents along the well-known Edge Hill escarpment. A map of the route will be featured at: www.do3.co.uk/on-the-edge-tria...

Can I cancel my place?

We understand that sometimes training doesn’t go as well as expected, or you’re injured. If this is the case we may be able to organise a partial refund. The amount will depend on how close to the event date you wish to withdraw. Please email [email protected]. Alternatively, could you change your entry to a relay? Again, please email us at [email protected].

Is my entry transferable to a friend?

Unfortunately transfer to another athlete isn’t permitted. If changing to a relay team isn’t an option for you, please get in touch and we can look at a partial refund. The amount will vary depending on when you get in touch with us.

Can I change my individual entry to a relay entry?

Certainly! As long as it’s 28 days before the event. There will be an admin fee of £10 plus the price difference between the individual event and the relay event, which is £20. Please email [email protected].

Can I change my relay entry to an individual entry?

Yes you can, providing you email us at least 28 days before the event. However no refunds will be payable on the entry fee and an admin fee of £10 will be charged.

Can I change the members in my relay team?

Yes, you can. Changes can be made up to 14 days before the event. Please email [email protected] with the old team members’ names as well as the new team members’ names and we’ll organise this for you.

Do I have to wear a wetsuit?

We follow the temperature guidance set by British Triathlon. It is expected that, as with most races, the majority of participants will choose to wear a wetsuit.

Can I camp on the event site?

We are hoping to offer basic camping on site for the night of Saturday 7 August only. The cost will be confirmed but will be bookable on the Do3 app. If you wish to be notified about camping if it becomes available, please email [email protected]

How will I receive my race pack and when will it arrive?

Your race information will be sent to you via email. The race pack containing your number, chip, swim cap etc will be picked up at registration.

Can I request a wave start so I race with my friends?

Please email your request through to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

When can I register?

Ideally you need to register on Saturday 7 August. The registration desk will be open from 7pm until 9pm and for a very limited time on Sunday morning. If you purchased the entry without British Triathlon day membership, you must bring your BTF card. If you’re participating as part of a relay team only one member of the team needs to register but s/he must bring BTF cards for each team member, where applicable.

Will regular trainers be ok for the run course?

Some of the run course will be run through the beautiful grounds of Compton Verney and surrounding land. Whilst you may like off road shoes for this section, most entrants will be wearing regular running or racing trainers.

Can I train on the run course before the race?

Compton Verney is privately owned land. Access to the grounds is only available for registration during the evening of Saturday 7th August and for the event itself on Sunday 8th August.

Are there changing and transition tents?

Unfortunately not. You should keep all of your equipment at your racking point. This area is for race equipment only – you should only bring one small bag to keep at the racking point. There will be no bag drop/area.

Are there cut-off times for each section?

Yes. The following cut off times will be observed:

- Swim 1 hours 10 minutes, with 10 minutes to get out of transition on to your bike

- Bike 5 hours 20 minutes after your wave start

- Run 9 hours 00 minutes after your wave start

If we notice that during the run you are not going to finish in time then you will be asked to stop. Try to ensure you are ahead of the cut off times as you can’t rely on catching up later in the race. If you are behind you may be asked to return to the venue.

Can I carry a mobile phone on the course?

You can carry mobile phone, but it must not be used in any distractive manner during the race.

Will there be live tracking?

Yes, we will have tracking on the day. Keep an eye out on our website and email updates for more details.

Are there food and hydration stations on the run and bike courses?

We are planning to offer food and hydration along the course, unless Covid restrictions closer to the time mean that these can’t be offered.

There will also be catering stands offering a variety of food and drink after the event.

Is there anything for spectators to do?

Absolutely! Compton Verney is a beautiful house built in 1714 sets in grounds designed by Lancelot Capability Brown. It is now a renowned art gallery featuring six permanent exhibitions but will be CLOSED on the day of the event. For more information about Compton Verney and costs to enter the gallery on the day before the event, visit their website at: https://www.comptonverney.org.... There will also be catering stalls available to all.

Can I bring my dog?

Well behaved dogs on a lead will be welcomed by Compton Verney to their grounds.

Can I see a copy of the terms and conditions?

Of course, please click here to view them: https://www.do3.co.uk/ote-term...