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Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon 2021
Organiser's Description
Are you looking to step up from a Super Sprint or Sprint triathlon without a daunting Olympic distance swim? Then we have just the thing... For those of you who find the 1500m Olympic swim a daunting prospect this event offers a fantastic challenge upgrade, with just a 0.6mile swim (965m). The event covers one lap of the swim, one lap of the bike and two laps of the run course taken on by the Ultimate 1/2 competitors
The peaceful and scenic venue of Alderford Lake is centrally located in Shropshire on the border of North Wales and is surrounded by Cheshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Start Time
10:15am
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.
Freshwater lake swim with no current and no weed
Picturesque countryside cycle & run routes, ideal for PB's
Swim start, transition and run finish all within a stone's throw of each other
Spectator friendly venue, great for supporting friends and family
Fantastic on-site facilities including Showers, parking (charges apply), lakeside café and kids play area
Finishers medal
Prizes for overall male & female winners and age group prizes
Alderford Lake, (formerly Dearnford Lake), Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3JQ
ULTIMATE
2.4 mile swim - 112 mile cycle - 26.2 mile run
The cut off times for the Ultimate Triathlon and Relay are as follows:
Swim: 2 hours 30 minutes after start time
Bike: 10 hours 30 minutes after start time
Run: 17 hours after start time
1/2 DISTANCE
1.2 mile swim - 56 mile cycle - 13.1 mile run
The cut off times for the Ultimate Half Triathlon and Relay are as follows:
Swim: 1 hour 15 minutes after start time
Bike: 6 hours after start time
Run: 9 hours 30 minutes after start time
1/4 DISTANCE
0.6 mile swim - 28 mile cycle - 6.2 mile run
Ultimate & 1/2:
Minimum Age: 18 Years (on race day)
1/4:
Minimum Age: 16 Years (on race day)
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!
https://uktriathlon.co.uk/appl...
You can use this information as a guide for your 2021 event. Full and up to date 2021 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.
Don't want to go it alone? Take part as a relay team of 2 or 3 and share the challenge of swim, bike and run!
We just need the team captain's info to complete an entry form and your team is good to go!
Freshwater multi-lap lake swim with Australian exit in between laps (no currents, no weeds)
Picturesque countryside cycle & run routes, ideal for PBs
Swim start, transition & run finish all within a stone's throw of each other
Spectator friendly venue, great for supporting friends and family
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