Marlow Classic Olympic Distance - Swim/Run

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/10KM RUN

The Swim course is in the River Thames. It is designed to make even the weakest swimmer get a fast swim split.

The Run course for the Olympic Distance is a 2 Lap 5km route on Tarmac and Grass Footpaths. It meanders back towards Marlow and into the finish at Higginson Park from the river tow path.


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


WETSUIT RULES:

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.

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