Registration

This will take place in the registration tent from 8:30am. The time you register will depend on the time of your wave - you must arrive at least one hour before your wave time and please bring ID. Only one relay team member needs to register.

Upon arrival you will need to find your race number from the lists on display and then pick up your race pack from the registration tables. The race pack contains:
- Swimming cap
- Race number for the cycle and run – must be attached to your back for the cycle and front for the run with the safety pins provided and clearly visible at all times. Race belts are also acceptable.

- Two adhesive race numbers for your bike - one for your helmet and one to be attached to the bike seat post or top tube. The race numbers we supply are waterproof and tear proof. Take care when you put your wetsuit on over the number. When you take your wetsuit off, your number should remain intact, provided you have pinned them securely in all four corners.

You will be issued with a security wristband at registration with your race number on it. Relay team members will receive one each. This wristband will give you access to the transition area.

You will also need to pick up a timing chip at registration. This should be fastened securely around the ankle. There will be one chip per relay team and this will act as the baton. Please check the velcro on your chip attaches securely as if you lose your chip, there will be a charge of £55 to replace it.

Transition

Please show your race number and security wristband to gain access to the transition area. Only competitors will be allowed in the transition area.

You will be allocated a position in transition where you will store everything you need for the race. Check your race number against the one on the bike racking - they must match. Your bike will be checked to ensure it is roadworthy before you are allowed to enter the transition area.

You will set up your kit in the transition area prior to the race and it is important that you know the direction of flow through the area, where your bike is amongst hundreds of others and where you will tag your relay team member.

We suggest you physically run through transition so you know where to locate your bike at speed. For example a distinctive towel laid under your kit helps to identify the exact location. Please note that balloons, flags, etc are not allowed to mark your spot.

The Race

The swim is one lap of a marked course in the rowing lake - please see diagram above. Wetsuits are strongly recommended and will be mandatory if the water falls below a certain temperature so please bring one. However, if the water reaches 22ºC, wetsuits will be banned for safety reasons so alternative kit should be considered.

Then it’s a four-lap 20km cycle around the lake. You must count your own laps! Please obey the rules of the road and cycle on the left at all times. An approved and properly fitted helmet must be worn – it must be fastened before you touch your bike and remain so until your bike is back on the rack.

Finally, it’s a two-lap 5km run. The run will be clockwise round the right hand side of the lake, finishing just outside the transition area. If the weather is warm there will be a water station en route. Drinks will be available on the finish line.

When you pass the finish line, it is essential that you remove your timing chip and place it in the container provided. You will then receive your medal! If you are part of a relay, please take an extra two for your team members.

Prize Giving

Prize giving will take place after the final race has ended, time to be confirmed.

Event Rules – Please Read Carefully

The race will be run in accordance with the British Triathlon Rules. We recommended you familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations that will be applied to the race, otherwise you may be penalised for breaking any rule.

- You may only participate in one event category – either as an individual OR as part of one relay team
- Should you decide to race in a wave outside your category, you will not be eligible to win any category
- No drafting allowed
- No mobile phones, personal stereos, MP3s or ipods to be used in transition or during the race
- Do not mark your position in transition with balloons, flags etc
- No professional athletes are permitted to win the race