Course Maps

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The Swim

• The children will be started at 20-second intervals in the pool.
• The Tin distance will swim one width of the shallow end of the pool.
• All other distances will swim lengths of the 25m pool.
• After completing the swim, children will use the shoe transition and continue to the cycle transition area.
• A swim cap can be worn but is not compulsory.
•  Children are permitted to use swimming aids if they wish.
• Safety in the pool: there will be lifeguards and race crew poolside at all times.

The Bike

• The children will start the course at the mount line.
• The whole of the bike course is post and taped, making it very easy to navigate for the children. 
• There will be signage around the venue reminding children how many laps they are meant to do.
• There will be marshals on the course and dismount line, to help any child that needs it.
• Children will not be allowed to take part without a bike helmet.

The Run

• The whole of the run course is on short grass and inside the grounds of Gillotts School field.
• There is a feed station on the run course, serving water to any child who requests one.
• All children will pass under the Official UK Triathlon Finish Line and have their names announced as they finish.

For more information about the event, please see Race Day Info.

Race Day Information

Please take some time to read all the event information, we want to ensure that your child has an enjoyable triathlon and you are fully informed about the day.

You can use this information as a guide for your event.

Full and up to date competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. Please check spam/junk folders.

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, stickers, etc. at registration on the day.

Good luck and have a great day!

Click to view RACE DAY INFORMATION

Other useful information to help you plan your event day.

Estimated Event Times

  Every child will receive their own individual start time, the times provided above are a rough guide to help you plan any transport/accommodation/childcare needs that may arise. These are only a guide and subject to change.

The registration tent will be open for the duration of the event. We advise that all Race Packs are collected at least one hour before their start times.

What you need to do on the day.

• Park in the Official Car Park only.
• Go to Registration & collect your child’s race pack.
• Apply all race numbers, stickers and wrist bands before you to the Cycle Transition. Only persons wearing a wrist band, are permitted into the transition areas.
• Go to the Cycle Transition. Rack the bike.
• Go to Shoe Transition. Lay out footwear for your child to wear after they finish the swim.
• Drop your child off at the Swim Start. Parents are not permitted pool side.
• Optional. You can wait in Shoe Transition with a towel and assist your child with there shoes.
• Optional. Run/Walk with your child to the Cycle Transition.
• Child must wear a cycle helmet. The child will walk the bike to the mount line and start the cycle section.
• Child will dismount the cycle at the dismount line, adults are allowed to help rack the bike.
• Child exits the Cycle Transition area through the Run Start gate.
• Adults make their way to the Finish area to cheer on child and collect their child after they cross the Finish Line.
• Collect the bike from the transition area after the child has finished their triathlon.