Triathlon Y Bala

Fantastic scenic closed road course in stunning Southern Eryri (Snowdonia)

Sprint
Swim 750m
Bike 20km
Run 5km

Standard
Swim 1500m
Bike 37km
Run 10km

Spectacular location
On course support
Drink station in transition (Water, HIGH5 & HIGH5 gels)
Fully signed & marshalled course
Professional timing - chip timed, live online results & sms text result
Access to event village - music, commentary, food vendors and shopping
Locally sourced Welsh slate finisher coaster
Partner give-away
Always Aim High give-away

DO YOU PROVIDE NUTRITION?
Yes. Water, energy drinks and gels are available at drink stations. Please see online route maps for approximate feed station locations. The most up-to-date information will be detailed in your final instructions.

CAN I USE HEADPHONES?
The use of headphones is not allowed at our triathlon and duathlon events in line with British Triathlon rules. This includes bone-conducting headphones. Participants seen using headphones will be disqualified.

WHAT CAN I TAKE IN TO TRANSITION?
Competitors should only bring equipment into transition that will be used for the competition. A small soft-sided bag, such as a rucksack, may be used and remain in transition, though it must not impede the progress of another competitor. Full details are in the British Triathlon Rules.

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE TYPE OF BIKE I CAN USE?
E-bikes or any other power-assisted bikes are not allowed. All other bikes, including mountain bikes, are permitted. You don't have to have an expensive bike to take part!

DO YOU HIRE BIKES?
Always Aim High Events do not hire out bikes.

Your Final Instructions will be sent out to you at least 10 days before the event. These instructions include all the detailed information you will need about the event and your specific race, including confirmed timings.

Race packs will be picked up from registration at the event village before the race start. Registration times are published on your race page.

WHAT IS IN MY RACE PACK?
Timing chip – must be secured to your ankle with the Velcro strap provided and returned to the organisers at the finish line. There is a £55 charge for lost or non-returned timing chips.
Race number bib – Worn on the back for the bike section and on the front for the run section. A triathlon race belt helps swap your bib quickly from back to front and are available for purchase at the Always Aim High Store. Teams are provided with 2 bibs.
Bike Flag – Peel the backing and secure to your bike seat post.
Transition security wristband – Must be worn at all times to access transition before, during and after the race.
[For triathlon] Colour-coded swim hat – see race day section for more details. If you already have the colour hat required, you can return your unused hat at the drop-off at registration as part of our environmental initiative.

You'll be able to find out the wave you have been allocated to via our entry kiosk approximately 10 days before the event. Waves are determined based on your estimated overall race time or predicted swim time. Links to wave times will be published in the Final Instructions.