Sunday 24th June 2018
SL7 2AE
Marlow Classic Olympic Distance - Swim/Bike
This is the 9th year of the Marlow Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, consisting of a river swim, cycling and running. The event has attracted 1000s of participants over the year and is open to all levels of participant and encourages first time triathletes to the event.
1.5KM SWIM/ 37KM BIKE
The Swim course is in the River Thames. It is designed to make even the weakest swimmer get a fast swim split.
The Bike course for the Olympic Distance is 37km and is undulating, but otherwise it is flat and fast. The Sprint Distance bike course is 24.5km - It is out and back and only has two hill, but again is otherwise fast and flat.
START TIMES:SATURDAY
2:00pm to 6:00pm - Event Car Park & Village Open
2:00pm to 6:00pm - Athletes Registration
SUNDAY - RACE DAY
5:30am - Event Car Park & Village Open
5:30am to 07:00am - Athletes Registration
5:30am to 07:00am - Transition & Bike Racking Open (SUNDAY ONLY)
7:45am - Both Sprint & Olympic Distance Race Briefing
8:00am - All Sprint Distance Start
8:15am - All Olympic Distance Start
Circa 11:00am - Prize Presentation
All the triathlon events are operated under the guidelines of the British Triathlon Federation, which is the governing body for triathlon the UK.
99% of the time, wetsuits have to be worn for this event due to the temperature of the water, generally in the UK and Thames Valley most of the water is between 14 degree Celsius & 22 degrees Celsius.
The temperature of the water is always taken at least one hour before an event to determine if wetsuits must be worn.
PRIZES:There will prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall male and female, 1st Junior male and female, 1st Vet male and female.
Bespoke Medals for ALL finishers.
FACILITIES:
- Onsite car park
- Parking £5 per day
- Chip timing
- Sports cafe
- Friendly marshals
- Live to web results
- Secure baggage area
- Baggage £5 per bag
- Ambulance services
- Toilets
- Nutrition
- 5m public liability
- Music
- Bespoke Medals
- Feed stations
- Great location
- Commentary
- Clearly marked course
- Great event
- Great atmosphere
- Onsite retailers
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
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Marlow Classic Olympic Distance - Swim/Bike
Sunday 24th June 2018
This is the 9th year of the Marlow Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, consisting of a river swim, cycling and running. The event has attracted 1000s of participants over the year and is open to all levels of participant and encourages first time triathletes to the event.
1.5KM SWIM/ 37KM BIKE
The Swim course is in the River Thames. It is designed to make even the weakest swimmer get a fast swim split.
The Bike course for the Olympic Distance is 37km and is undulating, but otherwise it is flat and fast. The Sprint Distance bike course is 24.5km - It is out and back and only has two hill, but again is otherwise fast and flat.
START TIMES:SATURDAY
2:00pm to 6:00pm - Event Car Park & Village Open
2:00pm to 6:00pm - Athletes Registration
SUNDAY - RACE DAY
5:30am - Event Car Park & Village Open
5:30am to 07:00am - Athletes Registration
5:30am to 07:00am - Transition & Bike Racking Open (SUNDAY ONLY)
7:45am - Both Sprint & Olympic Distance Race Briefing
8:00am - All Sprint Distance Start
8:15am - All Olympic Distance Start
Circa 11:00am - Prize Presentation
All the triathlon events are operated under the guidelines of the British Triathlon Federation, which is the governing body for triathlon the UK.
99% of the time, wetsuits have to be worn for this event due to the temperature of the water, generally in the UK and Thames Valley most of the water is between 14 degree Celsius & 22 degrees Celsius.
The temperature of the water is always taken at least one hour before an event to determine if wetsuits must be worn.
PRIZES:There will prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall male and female, 1st Junior male and female, 1st Vet male and female.
Bespoke Medals for ALL finishers.
FACILITIES:
- Onsite car park
- Parking £5 per day
- Chip timing
- Sports cafe
- Friendly marshals
- Live to web results
- Secure baggage area
- Baggage £5 per bag
- Ambulance services
- Toilets
- Nutrition
- 5m public liability
- Music
- Bespoke Medals
- Feed stations
- Great location
- Commentary
- Clearly marked course
- Great event
- Great atmosphere
- Onsite retailers
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
F3 Events Terms and Conditions apply to this event, please click here for full details.
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Date
Sunday 24th June 2018
Location
Higginson Park,
Lower Pound Lane,
Marlow,
SL7 2AE
Start time(s)
Entry - 08:15
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Booking finished
Entries close at 09:49 on Wednesday 20th June 2018
