The Saxon Triathlon

The UK’s newest triathlon is set in one the most beautiful countryside locations, right in the heart of Northamptonshire. With one of the most impressive body of waters as a start point, this event promises to be something special.

Pitsford water, located within Brixworth country park boasts one of the largest sports waters in the country and one of the most tranquil nature reserves you’ll swim in and will host the start line to a multi distance triathlon event catering for all abilities. With a mass SWIM start in the water, you will feel the exciting camaraderie with your fellow athletes. This super lap-based swim route will ensure you are always in view of the support boats and lakeside supporters alike. Exiting the swim, you will start the uphill transition run through our fully supported woodland area making for a truly unique swim exit to transition.

On to the BIKE leg, you will head out to the stunning rural Northamptonshire rolling countryside roads which surround this area of natural beauty. The bike circuit will take in some of the shires most beautiful villages including Pittsford, Moulton, Holcot and Old before finally heading back to the historic Anglo-Saxon town of Brixworth. The final part of the bike leg is a clean 2-kilometre ribbon of flat and fast tarmac – A chance to get the head down and really enjoy some speed!

Once through the bike transition, you will enter the RUN circuit. This stunning hardstanding pathway circumnavigates the lake and totals 7 miles of signposted trail. The route takes you through woodlands, meadows, and grassland all located along the water’s edge. The run circuit has full access along the whole run route for supporters to cheer you on. The finish straight will see you returning home to at the park’s welcoming main events area where there is ample parking, café and facilities for you and your supporters to enjoy at the finish line.

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Participants for the Sprint distance must be at least 15 years old by the 31st December, so they can be 14 years old providing their next birthday is before the end of the year. Parents/Guardians of children under 16 are to be at registration to provide signed permission. Olympic and Middle distance is 18 years old by the 31st December,

REGISTRATION will take place the day before: Saturday 14th 16h00 to 17h00 at Brixworth at
transition. AND ON THE DAY from 06:00.

There you will receive your race pack. Please allow sufficient time to prepare for your race.
Your RACE PACK, will include: Swim Cap, 2 race numbers: to be worn on the front of your run top and the back of your cycling top. 2 numbered stickers: to be clearly displayed on your bike and helmet for identification purposes. You will also need the numbers to enter and collect equipment from transition
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For in case of an emergency: please write any medical conditions you have on the back of your race number and put a cross on the front.

All BTF members must produce their valid race licence at registration.

RACE BRIEFING AND RACE START
Sprint: Olympic: Middle distance: 08:30 08:00 07:00 race briefing will be 7:30 near the marquee
race briefing will be 7:30 near the marquee
race briefing will be 6:30 near the marquee

You MUST attend so you are aware of any last minute changes to the course and we can inform you of any safety / relevant issues which may affect your race.

WHAT HAPPENS on RACE DAY
On arrival you will find Car Parking through the main gate, once parked, go to the Registration Marquee which is open from 5:00am. When you register you will receive your race pack, please apply the stickers to your helmet and bike before entering transion.
Clothing for the bike and run should be placed by the bike.
Transition will remain open during the race

TRANSITION will be open from 06:00 on Sunday.

EVENT MAPS AND ROUTES
For security reasons, you must rack and remove your own bike. Your race number must match your bike number. When racking your bike: your helment and bike should have their stickers on BEFORE you enter transition, only you will be allowed in the transition area.

SITE LAYOUT
Please keep all transition equipment to a minimum and place directly under your bike rack position. Please be respectful of space and your competitors racking area.