REGISTRATION

Registration takes place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June at the Triangle Leisure Centre, on the right as you enter the main car park. 

Saturday afternoon: 16:00 until 17:30.
Sunday morning: 06:00 until 06:30 for all races except Try-a-Tri, which will be at 07:00. 

We encourage you to register on Saturday afternoon if possible, to avoid stress, queues and pre-race logjams on Sunday morning.

You'll need to sign the registration sheet and confirm your emergency contact number. If you wish to register for someone else, please bring along some basic ID or permission from them. 

Triangle Leisure Centre
Jane Murray Way (A273)
Burgess Hill
RH15 8WA

 

BTF members: if you have a valid British Triathlon (BTF) licence, you'll need to show it at registration or pay £8 for a day licence, but this can be refunded on Sunday when you bring your licence. 

Non-BTF members: If you specified 'Non-BTF member' when you entered, this cost will have been included in your entry fee. If you registered as non-BTF but have subsequently joined, we can refund you £8 if you show your licence.

 

PRE RACE - SUNDAY

For the Triathlon and Aquabike races, everyone needs to have registered, set up their transition area and be ready by 06.45, in time for the race briefing at 06.50, which will take place in the cafe area inside The Triangle, behind the main reception. The transition area is closed off before the race begins, so give yourself plenty of time to rack the bike, sort out your kit and allow for numerous toilet breaks!  

At registration you will be given two race bibs: one must be displayed on your back while cycling, and the other on your front while running. We'd recommend investing in a race belt to save faffing with safety pins. You will also receive 3 stickers for your bike, bag and helmet.

Our marshals will write your race number in indelible ink on your left hand before you enter transition. Then go into the transition area with your bike and helmet numbers attached, rack your bike and lay out your kit. Nothing can be left on Saturday - all your equipment is brought into transition on Sunday morning.

Toilets, changing rooms and lockers are located next to the pool: the lockers take £1 coins.

 

RACE BRIEFING

All competitors must attend the compulsory race briefing before the race at 06.50, which will take place in the cafe area inside The Triangle, behind the main reception. All important safety notices and any course amendments will be explained at the briefing.

Please feel free to ask any questions during the briefing - our race director and marshals will be more than happy to help.

 

RACE START & FINISH 

There are no specific start times: swimmers start in 15 to 20 second intervals in bib order. The race starts with the slower swimmers around 07.00, with the fastest swimmers starting later.

As a very rough guide, number 200 (approx 8-minute swimmers) will enter the water around 07.45. The Try-a-Tri will usually set off last, around 08.20, although the exact Try-a-Tri start time will be confirmed on the day.

You will usually finish the race somewhere between 08.40 and 10.30, depending on your start time and race speed. There is a ceremony with lots of adulation for everyone about 10.45.

 

GENERAL RACE RULES

  • No e-bikes.
  • The use of MP3 players, mobile phones, personal video recording devices or headphones while racing is prohibited.
  • Tumble turns are NOT allowed. You will be penalised for these.
  • No calf guards or buoyancy shorts in the pool
  • Any competitor (including their family or friends) abusing our marshals or fellow competitors will be immediately disqualified.
  • Only competitors and officials are allowed within the fenced transition areas. You must show your race number to gain access to and exit from transition.
  • All competitors must follow our race etiquette. This includes allowing faster swimmers to pass. Marshals will show a 'give way' sign to any swimmers who are causing an obstruction. Swimmers must comply with the marshals' instructions. Please read the swim etiquette section to avoid any confusion. 
  • Please remember to be courteous to the marshals. They are all fellow triathletes who are volunteering their time to make sure you have a great race.

 

CYCLING SAFETY RULES

  • BTF race rules require that a cycle helmet is worn throughout the cycling discipline. You must put on your helmet  BEFORE you take your bike from the rack in the swim-cycle transition. You must not remove your helmet until your bike has been racked in the cycle-run transition.
  • Cycles must not be ridden in the transition areas. You must mount and dismount within the designated areas immediately outside the transition zone. Listen to the marshals' advice: they are there to help and advise you.
  • During the event, all roads will be open to normal traffic. You must follow the Highway Code. Cycle on the LEFT: if you are overtaking a slower rider, pull in as soon as you have passed.
  • Remember that you will NOT have priority at junctions and therefore must follow all normal traffic signs, especially 'Give Way' and 'Stop' signs. Please be particularly aware of horses and riders: if you do encounter them, please make them aware of your presence by shouting "Rider on the right", then slow down and give a wide berth.
  • Any cyclist who is reported by marshals, officials, police, other road users, competitors or spectators for riding dangerously or without due care will be disqualified without appeal. Dangerous riding includes (but is not limited to) riding in the centre or on the right side of a road, cutting across the centre white line at a junction, or failing to obey a marshal's instruction.
  • This event does not allow drafting. There will be a number of static and motorcycle-borne marshals monitoring the cycle course. Any infringement of the drafting rules will result in a minimum three-minute time penalty and may lead to disqualification.
  • The drafting rules allow 30 seconds for a rider to over take a slower rider.  It is the responsibility of the overtaken cyclist to drop back and maintain a 10-metre gap once the faster rider has his or her wheel in front of yours. 

 

AQUABIKE

The Aquabike will follow the same route as the triathlon bike route and will finish at the BIKE DISMOUNT. You will then rack your bike and continue to the finish area on the field in front of the leisure centre, where you will receive your medal.


RUN

Competitors do not have right of way on the run course. The route includes sections on footpaths, and there are roads to cross (including in the car park approaching the finish area).  Please watch out for pedestrians and other road users. Remember to give horse riders a wide berth: when approaching from behind, shout to make them aware of your presence.

AID STATIONS

There are NO aid or fuel station on the bike route. There is one water station on the run at 2.5km. Competitors are therefore advised to carry their own drink bottles, gels etc on the bike.

If you are unable to carry empty bottles or bar/gel wrappers back to transition, please drop them with a marshal so we can clear up afterwards. PLEASE DO NOT LITTER. 

 

MEDICAL NOTES

On race day, medical cover will be provided.  An ambulance will be based at the leisure centre ready to respond to any incident, whether within the grounds or on the cycle/run routes.

It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are fit and able to take part in the event. Please record an 'In Case of Emergency' phone number on the reverse of your race number. If you need assistance, please alert a marshal.

Many entrants do have a history of medical problems or will be taking medication or use inhalers. This information is invaluable to the medical support staff in the unlikely event of an emergency. For example, knowing that you are diabetic or asthmatic can speed the diagnosis and treatment of your problem.

Please enter your medical details on the reverse of your race number. If you do not, it may prolong the time taken to give you the appropriate treatment.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The one thing we do ask for is feedback: this helps us to shape the race and make it the best it can be. Some of you may have noticed that a lot has changed over the years, which has all resulted from the comments and advice we've received. Again, please submit feedback via the website.

Please familiarise yourself with all the information on the website. If you have any questions, please email the race director.

 

PRIZES AND PRESENTATION

Spot prizes will be presented at the award ceremony in the finish area after the race, from 10.45am approx. All you need to do to take part is to put ONE of your race numbers in the bucket beside the trophy table. You must be at the ceremony to win a spot prize. If your number is called and you are not there, it will be redrawn.

The presentations for prize winners will be held in the finish area as soon as the results have been collated. If the weather is bad, we'll move inside to the canteen area in the leisure centre. We regret we are unable to post prizes after the event, unless prior arrangements are made. If you've won a prize, please do your best to stay for the presentation.

 

RESULTS

Your results will be available when you cross the line. All results will be available shortly after the race finishes.

 

Have a great day and a winning race!