Route Details

The Sprint - Swim 750 meters

Cycle 20 Kilometers

Run 5 Kilometers

The Standard - Swim 1500 meters

Cycle 40 Kilometers

Run 10 Kilometers

For maps and route details please see below

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Transition

The Transition Area is completely secure. The surface is tarmac. It will be staffed from the moment it opens to when the last bike is collected – however, we do request that you remove your bicycle as soon as possible at the conclusion of the event. It is only open to competitors and officials. Competitors are to produce their race number to gain entry to the area and will not be allowed in unless they have it.

The bike racking will be labled. You are allocated the position marked with your race number. You are advised to familiarise yourself with your position and with the entry/exit points for each discipline (A diagram will be available at Registration detailing the transition layout and flowlines)

Please do not use anything to mark your position.

When the race is in progress please take care not to impede incoming and outgoing athletes and ensure that your kit is carefully stowed away.

When you collect your belongings at the end of your race please ensure that your race number is clearly visible to gain access to the area – failure to do so will result in possible delay's until we can confirm your identity. Remember: This is to protect your belongings!

Swim:

The Sprint - 750 Meters

The Standard - 1500m

The swim competitors will enter the water at the pontoon under supervision, and will enter the water and swim a short distance to the race start. There will be no dive starts. The swim will take place in the large area of water upstream of the barrage, and will be an out and back course of 750 meters set out around buoys, the Standard competitors will do two loops to equal 1500 meters. Swimmers will exit up the slipway and matting will be in place leading to the Transition Area.

The minimum temperature at which wetsuits are optional is 14°C, below this temperature they are compulsory. Please bring a wetsuit. You are strongly advised to wear goggles. A Swim Hat will be provided at registration (please check you have the correct colour for your swim wave).

OPEN WATER SWIMMING ADVICE

Swimming in open water does carry certain risks. Competitors should undertake the following simple actions designed to minimise the risk of infection or illness when competing or training in open water :

>> Treat and cover all cuts and abrasions

>> Wear well-fitting goggles

>> Wash your hands and face prior to drinking or eating and take a full shower at the earliest opportunity

>> Try to avoid ingestion of water

Cycle:

The Sprint - 20km/12.5 miles (2 Laps)

The Standard - 40km/25 miles ( 4 laps)

The Cycle course will travel from Navigation Way across the barrage, through the David Lloyd centre, down the closed road across Diana Bridge, around the roundabout at University Blvd back to Riverside road. You then go across Victoria bridge and along Stockton Road to as far as Dunstable Road, which is the turn point on the route. Return down Stockton Road, exit left out onto the slip road, which will be coned off on the nearside lane and along The Viaduct road towards The Tees Barrage, repeat the circuit as necessary.

Important note: Cycle helmets must be worn and fully fastened before unracking bikes at the start of the cycle section and must not be removed or unfastened until bikes are correctly racked at the conclusion of the cycle section. Cycle helmets MUST be of an approved design and displaying a recognised safety standard eg ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN1078 or equivalent.

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Run:

The Sprint - 5km/3.1 miles (Short route - Red)

The Standard - 10km/6.2 miles (Long route - Black)

The run is predominantly based on tarmac. The course will be signed and marshaled with a drinks station located at the exit from Transition and at the finish line.

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