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Mumbles Triathlon
Organiser's Description
The gateway to Gower famous for it’s pier is home to the Mumbles Triathlon. One to finish off the season offering athletes two course distances, each with a swim in the calm, safe, idyllic setting of Mumbles Bay, the famous Gower roads (with some tough climbs thrown in) for the bike legs, and a fast, flat, picturesque run along the stunning shoreline of Mumbles Bay.
If you are looking for a race with an enclosed stunning sea swim, incredible support from the community, topped off with one of the most breath-taking scenic runs, then this is the perfect triathlon for you.
Distances
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
750m swim, 32 km bike, 5 km run
750m swim, 21 km bike, 2.5 km run
Middle distance:
SWIM COURSE
Middle - The triathlon will start with a 2 lap 950m course off the Mumbles Bay.
BIKE COURSE
This is the 56mile course for the bike. There is also a feed station stop on route.
RUN COURSE
The run will be a 4 lap route across the bay. Very flat course with beautiful scenic views.
Sprint distance:
SWIM COURSE
Sprint Distance - This will be a 1 lap course which will start after all the middle distances have started there 2nd lap.
BIKE COURSE
This is an out and back course of 32k on the bike.
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RUN COURSE
The run will be an out-and-back flat route, across the mumbles bay, finishing on the red carpet.
FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER
3:00pm - 8:00pm Registration OpenMumbles Yacht Club
6.30pm Beginners Briefing - for first time athletes if they have any questionsTransition
SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER
5.30am - 6.40am Registration OpenMumbles Yacht Club
5.30am - 6.50am Transition OpenKnabb Rock Car Park, Mumbles
7.05am Mandatory Race BriefingTransition
7.15am Event Start Sprint
7.30am Event Start - Middle
8.30am Last Middle Swimmer (Cut Off)Transition
12:00pm First Middle Athlete Home
1.00pm Last Bike Back (Cut Off)
2.30pm Last Run Lap (Cut Off)Verdi's
3.00pm Last Athlete Home
Do I have to wear a wetsuit?
Yes, this is mandatory for all of our events and must cover the torso & thighs. It must NOT cover the hands and feet.
Can I wear my own swim hat?
If you wish to wear two swim hats that is fine but the issued swim hat MUST be worn on top.
What stroke can I use?
Although BTF rules have now allowed backstroke we will not allow you to do this stroke. Front facing strokes only.
Can I use Tri Bars (aerobars)?
Yes Tri Bars are allowed.
Can I wear headphones?
No, we discourage anyone wearing headphones during the race.
Is there a cut off?
Yes, there is an overall cut-off of 3.30pm
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