Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon

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Date:	Sunday 16th August 2020
Venue:	Alderford Lake, (formerly Dearnford Lake), Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ
Swim:	Lake: (Freshwater lake with no currents and no weed)
Event starts from:	1015hrs
Distances:	0.6 mile swim - 28 mile cycle - 6.2 mile run
Minimum Age:	16 Years (on race day)
Entry fees from:	£85 (non BTF) until 26th July 2020
Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information (Individual Start Times, Bib Numbers etc) will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event.

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 captains info to complete an entry form and your team is good to go!

Limited number of places. Secure yours NOW!

For more information, see the sections below:

All UK Triathlon 2020 events whether swimming pool or open water swims

Social Distancing
Can we please remind you it is each and every person's responsibility to social distance, wherever they are in this country. The same will apply at ALL UK Triathlon events.

Start Format
Instead of mass starts throughout the day for open water events, each competitor will start at 30 second intervals, giving everyone their own individual start time and space. We run this format in all our pool based triathlons and it works perfectly. Pool based events will also probably have slightly longer start intervals than usual, most likely 30 seconds between competitors.
Spectators
We will ask you not to unnecessarily bring spectators to the events to help make social distancing easier for everyone.
Car Parking
Manned car parking will be managed in such a way that vehicles can be parked alternately, leaving a car parking space either side of vehicles as they unload bike/s. Once an entire row is parked and those people have moved away from their vehicles, the remaining spaces will be used to maintain good social distancing and reduce the probability of people exiting their vehicles at the same time.
Registration
Only one competitor will be allowed to register at a time. The queue for registration will be separated by ground stakes to assure a minimum of 2 metre separation. We will provide a sanitising hand station which you must use before entering registration.
Transition (in & out)
Competitors will be sent to consecutive numbered cycle racks so to avoid racking cycles next to each other. There will be a 10 minute time limit for racking your cycle and the same for retrieving your cycle after the event.
Race Brief
Race brief will be available to watch online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk.
There will also be a rolling live race brief at the poolside or lakeside. As competitors will start every 30 seconds, this will prevent groups of people and a 2 metre distancing measure will be in operation.
Finish Line
When you have crossed the finish line, we ask you not to stay in that area for any longer than required. Drinks will be dispensed for you at the finish feed area, please move away as quickly as possible to allow other finishers through.
Results
We will not operate our results screen at the event. Provisional results will be online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk later the same day.
Prize Presentation
Presentations will take place throughout the day, please observe 2 metre social distancing if attending the presentation.

The Event

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...

We launched the UK Ultimate 1/4 as a precursor to our 'iron-distance' Ultimate Half Triathlon.

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 & scenic venue of Alderford Lake is centrally located in Shropshire on the border of North Wales and is surrounded by Cheshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

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

Camping available at http://alderford.com/stay/ and https://www.abbeygreenfarmcamping.com

More information about your race

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!

Race Day Information 2019

You can use this information as a guide for your 2019 event. Full and up to date 2019 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.

Course Maps

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon - Main Arena
Ultimate Quarter Triathlon - Swim Course
Ultimate Quarter Triathlon - Bike Course

Cycle Course

Run Course

Accommodation

If you are not local to the event and are planning to book accommodation please take a look at our places to stay information and map of the area.

For 2020 we can offer limited on-site camping free of charge with limited facilities. To reserve your place please email customercare@uktriathlon.co.uk, places available on a first come first served basis.

Camping and/or Caravan available at

Bradley Hall Rural Escapes (Glamping Pods)

Abbey Green Farm

Green Lane Caravan Park

Bramblewood Caravan Park

Mile Bank Farm

Roden View

Hadley Park Whitchurch

Sunny Oak Caravan Park

Event Photos

Click here for official event photographs.

Feedback

Don't take our word for it! Read Competitor Feedback and check more reviews at Racecheck.com

Hi can I just say abig thank you for a well organised, well Marshalled triathlon. Acredit to you all. Oh and thanks for the PB.

John Hughes #504

Hi team,

I just want to say what a super, super, super well runevent it was yesterday. So well organised, really lovely routes and everyonewas so friendly. My first proper Tri and I loved it! Huge thank you to allinvolved.

Elizabeth

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the event today -very well organised and very friendly staff and volunteers. I was met by a smilefirst thing this morning and the last person I saw as I drove out also gave afriendly wave. Small things, cost nothing but make a difference!!

I'll definitely be recommending it to others for nextyear!

Olivia

Results

2019 Results - Click Here

2018 Results

2017 Results

2016 Results

Entry Form

Ultimate 1/4 Triathlon 2020

£85.00

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