Triathlon @Ellesmere 2023
Whitchurch, Shropshire
SY12 0HH, Ellesmere, United KingdomSat 1st July 2023
Starting at 08:00
9 races
£74.95 - £99.95
COVID-19 INFORMATION
All UK Triathlon 2020 events
Your Health before the Event
If you have any Covid-19 symptoms do not come to the event. If you develop symptoms within 14 days after the event and are tested positive, please contact UK Triathlon immediately.
Social Distancing
It is each and every person's responsibility to social distance at 2 metres where possible before, during and after the event. Please make sure your spectators are aware of and abide by the 2 metre distance rule.
Hand Sanitising
There will be 10 hand sanitiser stations around the venue, please hand sanitise before registration, entering transition, finish line and whenever you have the opportunity to do so before and after the event. Please sanitise before and after toilet use.
Registration
Please allow more time than normal to register. You must register yourself. You cannot have anyone register for you. Only one competitor will be allowed to register at a time (except relay teams who must register together). Please queue at a 2 metre separation. Hand sanitise before entering. Every competitor will be temperature checked with a digital thermometer before registering.
Transition
Each competitor has their own numbered racking position. Rack only there and with your race number facing you.
Race Brief
There will be a short race brief shortly before each event starts from the finish line stage which will be announced over the PA system on the day.
Start Format - Lake Swim
Competitors will each have their own individual start time and be started at the edge of the lake at 10 second intervals. You can only do your warm up on dry land. Maintain a 2 metre gap from other swimmers at all times.
Start Format - Pool Swim
Competitors will each have their own individual start time at 30 second intervals. Maintain a 2 metre gap from other swimmers at all times.
Bike Course
Normal drafting rules apply.
Run Course
Overtake or pass other competitors at a minimum distance of 2 metres where possible.
Feed Stations Run & Finish line
Drinks will be dispensed for you at feed stations, High5 Energy Source & Water will be identified clearly with signs. Move away as quickly as possible allowing for other competitors. Bin your litter.
Spectators
Please do not bring unnecessary spectators if possible. Your Covid Officer is Vic Bickerton If you wish to report anything regarding Covid safety, please report it to Vic located at the finish line.
Organiser's Description
Triathlons, such as the Shropshire Triathlon, have been held at the fabulous venue of The Mere at Ellesmere since 1992.
The Mere in Ellesmere was awarded the Green Flag Award for eight years in a row, recognising it as one of the best parks in the world.
Races
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Olympic 1st July
£85.00
Min 17 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Olympic - BTF Member 1st July
£80.00
Min 17 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Olympic Relay 1st July
£99.95
Price Per Relay Team of 3
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Sprint 1st July
£79.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Sprint - BTF Member 1st July
£74.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Super Sprint 1st July
£79.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Super Sprint - BTF Member 1st July
£74.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Fun 1st July
£79.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Sprint Relay 1st July
£94.95
Price Per Relay Team of 3
Book
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Olympic 1st July
£85.00
Min 17 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Olympic - BTF Member 1st July
£80.00
Min 17 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Olympic Relay 1st July
£99.95
Price Per Relay Team of 3
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Sprint 1st July
£79.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Sprint - BTF Member 1st July
£74.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Super Sprint 1st July
£79.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Super Sprint - BTF Member 1st July
£74.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Fun 1st July
£79.95
Min 16 Yrs
Booking for more than 1? -
Sprint Relay 1st July
£94.95
Price Per Relay Team of 3
What's Included
- Registration, swim start, transition, and finish line are all within a stone's throw of each other
- Open water swim in The Mere
- Shropshire & Welsh countryside bike course
- Closed to traffic road run course
- Official event photographer capturing your bike, run & finish
- Finishers medal for everyone
Location
FAQs
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Minimum age
16 years for Fun, Super Sprint, Sprint, Sprint Relay distances & Olympic Relay team members 17 years for Olympic distance individuals
Race Day information
Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!
You can use this information as a guide for your 2023 event. Full and up-to-date 2023 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.
accommodation
If you are not local to the event and are planning to book accommodation please take a look at our places to stay information and map of the area.
Camping and/or Caravan available with full facilities at
Bradley Hall Rural Escapes (Glamping Pods)
Abbey Green Farm
Green Lane Caravan Park
Bramblewood Caravan Park
Mile Bank Farm
Roden View
Hadley Park Whitchurch
Sunny Oak Caravan Park