Weston Park Triathlon & Duathlon
AA
From Always Aim High Events
Sunday 14th May 2023
Past event
11:00
Shifnal
£54.99–£79.99 · 4 races
Super Sprint, Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and fun at the Weston Park Triathlon & Duathlon, taking place on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, in the picturesque Shifnal, Shropshire. Organized by Always Aim High Events, this exciting season opener features one of the first open water swims of the year at the stunning Weston Park lake. Athletes can participate in the Sprint distance Triathlon, which offers a fast and scenic route, perfect for both newcomers to the sport and seasoned triathletes alike. Notably, 2023 will also see the event host the Super Sprint Distance World Championship Qualifier, giving participants a chance to secure a spot on the British Triathlon GB Age Group Team!
Set within 1,000 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland, Weston Park provides a central UK location with excellent road links from Birmingham, Wales, and the North West. The venue is rich in history and grandeur, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Spectators and participants can enjoy a range of facilities, including delightful walks through the park, serene moments in the formal gardens, and adventurous fun in the Woodland Adventure Playground. Bring the whole family and make it a fantastic day out filled with excitement and community spirit!
Set within 1,000 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland, Weston Park provides a central UK location with excellent road links from Birmingham, Wales, and the North West. The venue is rich in history and grandeur, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Spectators and participants can enjoy a range of facilities, including delightful walks through the park, serene moments in the formal gardens, and adventurous fun in the Woodland Adventure Playground. Bring the whole family and make it a fantastic day out filled with excitement and community spirit!
Weston Park Triathlon & Duathlon
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Races
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Super Sprint Triathlon Individual
Entries closed£59.99
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Sprint Triathlon Individual
Entries closed£69.99
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Sprint Triathlon Team
Entries closed£79.99
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Sprint Duathlon - Individual
Entries closed£54.99
Event information
Lively Event village
Family friendly vibes
On course support
Sustainable finisher memento
Spectacular scenery
Professional Timing
Family friendly vibes
On course support
Sustainable finisher memento
Spectacular scenery
Professional Timing
Registration will take place on Saturday morning. It is likely to be located in the event village out the front of the Weston Park home.
Specific distances will have specific registration times. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available on our website, 10 days prior to.
Specific distances will have specific registration times. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available on our website, 10 days prior to.
The first wave usually starts at 08:00. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.
Waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.
You'll be able to find out which wave you're in by logging onto the Live Tracker app ahead of the race. Details of this will be emailed to you along with the Final Instructions.
Waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.
You'll be able to find out which wave you're in by logging onto the Live Tracker app ahead of the race. Details of this will be emailed to you along with the Final Instructions.
Transition will only be open for racking during a specific time on the day of the event. It will close no later than 15 minutes before the first wave starts. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated closing time.
Equipment left in transition after the event is finished will be removed and its security cannot be guaranteed.
Equipment left in transition after the event is finished will be removed and its security cannot be guaranteed.
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.
You should be able to complete the course in under 2:30 hours. A finish line cut-off will be in operation from 13.00*, after which your result may not count.
*Timings are subject to change. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available 10 days prior to the race on our website.
You should be able to complete the course in under 2:30 hours. A finish line cut-off will be in operation from 13.00*, after which your result may not count.
*Timings are subject to change. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available 10 days prior to the race on our website.
We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for information on any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big cheer!
Prize Categories for the Super Sprint Triathlon are:
INDIVIDUAL (FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN)
Open - Top 3
Vet 40 - Top 3
Vet 50 - Top 2
Vet 60 - Top 1
Vet 70 - Top 1
U23 - Top 1
TEAMS
1st Mens
1st Womens
1st Mixed
Prize Categories for the Super Sprint Triathlon are:
INDIVIDUAL (FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN)
Open - Top 3
Vet 40 - Top 3
Vet 50 - Top 2
Vet 60 - Top 1
Vet 70 - Top 1
U23 - Top 1
TEAMS
1st Mens
1st Womens
1st Mixed
We hold a prize-giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!
Prize Categories for the Sprint Duathlon are:
INDIVIDUAL (FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN)
Open - Top 3
TEAMS
1st Mens
1st Womens
1st Mixed
Prize Categories for the Sprint Duathlon are:
INDIVIDUAL (FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN)
Open - Top 3
TEAMS
1st Mens
1st Womens
1st Mixed
Organiser's description
A great season opener, the event will take place in early May, making it one of the very first open water swims of the year in the stunning Weston Park lake.
Returning for 2023, Always Aim High Events are excited to be hosting the Weston Park Triathlon for its second year. We're thrilled that 2023 will also host the Super Sprint Distance World Championship Qualifier, offering you the opportunity to earn a place on the British Triathlon GB Age Group Team.
Set in 1,000 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland the Sprint distance Triathlon is a fast and scenic route perfect for those who are new to the sport as well as seasoned triathletes.
With a central UK location, Weston Park has excellent road links from Birmingham, Wales, and the North West. The venue itself is steeped in history and grandeur, with many excellent facilities for spectators and participants to enjoy on the day from long walks around the Parkland, to relaxing in the formal gardens to running wild in the Woodland Adventure Playground.
Bring the family along and make it a full day out to enjoy!
Returning for 2023, Always Aim High Events are excited to be hosting the Weston Park Triathlon for its second year. We're thrilled that 2023 will also host the Super Sprint Distance World Championship Qualifier, offering you the opportunity to earn a place on the British Triathlon GB Age Group Team.
Set in 1,000 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland the Sprint distance Triathlon is a fast and scenic route perfect for those who are new to the sport as well as seasoned triathletes.
With a central UK location, Weston Park has excellent road links from Birmingham, Wales, and the North West. The venue itself is steeped in history and grandeur, with many excellent facilities for spectators and participants to enjoy on the day from long walks around the Parkland, to relaxing in the formal gardens to running wild in the Woodland Adventure Playground.
Bring the family along and make it a full day out to enjoy!
Location
Weston Park, Shifnal, TF11 8, United Kingdom
Weston Park Triathlon & Duathlon
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Always Aim High Events
At Always Aim High we are extremely proud about delivering the UK's ultimate triathlon, cycling, running and swimming challenges in the most beautiful and iconic locations that we can find. From epic mountain, coastal and city triathlons, to breathtaking cycle sportives which cover the length and bredth of Snowdonia, there's something for everyone at Always Aim High Events!
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