Uppingham Pool Triathlon

400m Pool Swim
↠ Start times are based on your estimated 400m swim time with the slowest swimmers start first from 8:15am.

↠ The swim will be in a 4 lane, 25m pool. Competitors need to be in the swim holding area 15 mins before your start time changed & ready to collect your timing chip. The swim marshal will group the swimmers into waves, with 4 swimmers to a wave and each wave starting every 2-3mins.

Please note: It is the swimmer’s responsibility to count their lengths. We will have a marshal randomly checking and counting lengths.

↠ The swimmers around you will be of a similar standard, but if you need to overtake then please check the opposite direction as there may be up to 4-5 swimmers per lane and we don’t want any collisions!

↠ You will be told which direction to swim in, on entering the lane. On completion of your 16 lengths, exit through the marked fire exit There will be no changing facilities. Follow the signs for the transition area (this is a 150m run on paths & grass, please be careful) and find you bike.

↠ The surface is tarmac & grass & will be swept clean, but if you want to wear shoes for this section then place your shoes outside the fire exit on exiting the pool. Swim hats are not supplied and are optional.

↠ The weather could be very cold for all competitors on race day whatever time you are starting. Competitors will be allowed to leave a cycling jacket/gilet and gloves outside the fire exit if they wish but please be mindful of your start time, so we don’t have 300+ items of clothing on the pool exit.

The Bike
22km On Road
↠ 22km CIRCULAR Route

↠ The Bike route takes you on a fun adventure rolling through out the surrounding quaint villages around Uppingham, taking in the sights of the iconic Welland Viaduct and views for miles and miles!

↠ Circuit is not on closed roads.

The Run
↠ A mix of pavement and grass.

↠ Road shoes will be fine if the weather is good and hybrid shoe if heavy rain a few days before.

↠ SUPPORTIVE and INCLUSIVE culture.

↠ Bespoke Designed Eco Medal (designed and manufactured in the UK)

↠ Awesome Arena and vantage point to be cheered on by your Support Crew! Disabled Access/Parking

↠ Spectator Viewing poolside - metres away from competitors!

↠ Outstanding Pool Facilities including warm, clean changing rooms, toilets, baby changing and accessible all within the Sports Centre.

↠ Fully Marked and Stunning Course

↠ Professional chip timing & online Results

↠ Gourmet quality food vendor & Barista coffee vendor

↠ The most efficient safety crew and professional medical team

↠ Independent Sports Retailers

↠ Prizes for overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall winners in Open and Female category.

↠ Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Female and Open in age groups 15-16, 17-19, 20-29 upwards to our eldest competitor.

↠ Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall female and open winners in Aquabike and Aquathlon.

↠ Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall female and open winners BEGINNERS ONLY - First triathlon ever!

Registration Opens: Saturday 4 - 5pm

Event Briefing at 5:05pm NEAR Registration

Sunday/Event Day:

Registration Opens: 7:00am – 10.45am

Event Starting from: 8:00am

Event Briefing at 7.30am/8.30am/9.30am/10.30am in Transition

Presentation: Estimated 12:30pm - 1pm

Sprint
Distance: 400m Swim/22km Bike/5km Run
An achievable but challenging distance for entry level, but short enough for a seasoned age grouper wanting to test their fast twitch fibres.

Junior/Youth Categories (17-19 Yrs)
Distance: 400m Swim/22km Bike/5km Run
Providing the starting blocks for aspiring passionate young athletes.

Sprint Aquabike
Distance: 400m Swim/22km Bike
Warming up still to all 3 disciplines in one race? More of a swimmer and a cyclist? Injured so unable to run?
We are super enthusiastic about making our events as inclusive and open to everyone as they can be! The Aquabike event might just be the perfect event for you?

Sprint Aquathlon
Distance: 400m Swim/5km Run
Warming up still to all 3 disciplines in one race? More of a swimmer and a runner? Or just fancy a different race format to Triathlon?!
We are super enthusiastic about making our events as inclusive and open to everyone as they can be! The Aquathlon event might just be the perfect event for you?

Relay Teams
Distance: 400m Swim/22km Bike/5km Run
Family Relay - Enjoy some family time doing what you love!
Club Relay - Celebrate being part of a something great!
Corporate Relay - Build a bond, train and work together to win!
↠ Includes an Eco Friendly Medal for each member.