Hardwick Sprint Triathlon
Sunday 16th August 2009
Saturday 15th August 2009 |
| Registration | 1500 hrs | 1700 hrs |
Sunday 16th August 2009 | | |
| Registration | 0700 hrs | 0815 hrs |
| Transition Area Open | 0715 hrs | 0845 hrs |
| Race Briefing | 0845 hrs | |
| Wave 1 - Women and Relay Teams | 0900 hrs | |
| Wave 2 - Male Over 40's | 0910 hrs | |
| Wave 3 - Male Under 40's | 0920 hrs | |
Distance: 750 metre Open Water Swim - 20 kilometre Bike - 5 kilometre Run
Parking
Parking is free for competitors and will be in the field next to the main entrance road, please drive slowly on entering the site. We shall have marshalls directing you on arrival, so follow where they direct you, if it is busy please be patient.
Accomodation
There is camping on site for a small fee, for more information please go to www.croftfarmleisure.co.uk . Here you will find information on the facilities available and more, if you have far to travel and do not wish to get up at dawn to travel then this is worth a look.
Bike Route
Out of the park, competitors turn left onto the B4080 through the villages of Bredon, Kemerton and Overbury. Just after Overbury there is a right turn onto Crashmore Lane, there is excellent visibility and this will be well marshalled but all competitors must obey the Highway Code. Shortly before the roundabout on the A46 there is a narrow bridge followed straight away by a left turn, we advise all competitors to drive the route before the event, especially to see this section.
At the roundabout take the first exit left onto the A46 for 1 mile before taking the first left turn to Beckford, which leads to the T-junction in Beckford where competitors turn left onto Main Street and this road leads right the way back to Croft Farm.
Back at the lake, dismount your cycle at the line and do not remove your helmet until your cycle is racked in transition.
This is a non-drafting event and anyone caught sat too close behind another cyclist will be penalised. We will have motorcycle draft busters out on the course and marshalls out on the course will be keeping a close eye on all competitors.
Run Route
Out of the transition area competitors head back to the main road, staying on the verge, turn left and then left again onto the gravel road back towards the lake (NB: this road will be closed for the event). At the end of this lane follow the course around the perimeter of the park leading to the road around the outside of the lake. The route will be well marked and marshalled. At the end of the lap continue straight on towards the main road for laps 2 and 3, peel left at the top of the slope to finish next to the transition area. Notes on the route, when continuing onto laps 2/3 please watch out for any cyclists returning to the transition area, crossing to the left handside only when it is safe.
The run is 3 laps totalling 5 kilometres, at the end of each lap collect a band. Whilst we will have marshalls there to monitor your laps, it is your responsibility to count, not ours. There will be a water station just after the start of each lap, we recommend taking water either to drink or throw over your head.
When running please be aware of other road users and members of the public using footpaths, remember we are there to have a good enjoyable race, not to offend and cause havoc.
Volunteers
It is not possible to have too many marshalls so if you are available and willing, we are always on the look out for extra volunteers to help the event run smoothly. All helpers will be rewarded for their efforts. If you would like further information about becoming a race marshal please contact info@goggelepdaltrainer.com . You do not require any previous experience or knowledge on triathlon to become a race marshal; any training required will be given on race day.
