Newbury Triathlon 2024 - Sunday 1st 08:30 - Sunday 1st September 2024 13:00

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Newbury Triathlon 2024

Before you enter Newbury Triathlon 2024

The outdoor pool has been refurbished and is now 50m. Please do try the outdoor pool when open again in summer 2024. The distance will be 300m / 6 lengths of the outdoor pool.

Please note also that the minimum age for entries is 16 (on the day of the event).
In the meantime, we hope you are staying safe and well, and getting in some socially-distanced training.

Registration

£ 40.00
2024 Newbury Triathlon Entry fee Non-BTF Members
£ 40.00
Non BTF (Ages 16 - 130)


£ 40.00
2024 Newbury Triathlon Entry fee BTF Members £ 40.00
BTF Members (Ages 0 - 130)


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About Newbury Triathlon 2024

The 2024 Newbury Triathlon is based at Northcroft Leisure Centre in the heart of Newbury. 

The outdoor pool has been refurbished to 50m and completed Summer 2023. The distance will be 300m over 6 lengths.

All other areas of the triathlon remain the same. There is plenty of space for spectators to watch both the swim and transition antics. The 300m Swim/22km Bike/5km Run is ideal for first-timers!

This is a popular event for up to 450 competitors each of whom will receive a FREE quality running t-shirt.

Prizes:

1st 2nd 3rd place prizes overall (open and women)

1st prize U23 (open and women)

1st prize 23 - 39 (open and women)

1st prize 40 - 49 (open and women)

1st prize 50+ (open and women)



Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category.

Location

Northcroft Leisure Centre is located just west of Newbury Town Centre and is signposted (brown sign) from the Robin Hood roundabout on the main route (A339) through Newbury. Postcode for Sat Navs is RG14 1RS.

Car parking

Is on the right (grassed area) as you approach the Leisure Centre but may fill up. There will be a £1 per car parking fee which will be donated to a local charity.

Registration

Takes place in the main Leisure Centre sports hall from 7.30am.

If you are a BTF member, you will need to show your BTF licence at registration or you will be charged £5 for a day licence. Non-members may be asked to show another form of photo ID.

During registration you will receive:

-2 race numbers (TO BE VISIBLE ON YOUR BACK WHILST CYCLING, FRONT WHILST RUNNING)

-2 “sticky” race numbers, one for your bike (for security in/out of transition) and one to be clearly visible on the front of your helmet (to assist the marshals and our roving photographer to capture those action shots that will be available after the event)

-Chip timer and belt (attached around your ankle)

YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE YOU ENTER TRANSITION AND CANNOT RACE WITHOUT REGISTERING

Start time 08:30

Registration opens 07:30

Please arrive AT LEAST 30 minutes before your start time to allow time to register as it can get very busy.

Transition

Racking opens from 7.30am, only competitors will be allowed into the transition area, please keep your belongings in transition to a minimum. Please retain your race number; you will need it to collect your bike from transition after the race.

Swim

Please ensure that you are at the Swim start AT LEAST 20 minutes prior to your official start time (which will be published on the website www.teamkennet.com during August in advance of the race day).

The swim course will be six lengths of the outside 50m pool (300m)

Bike course (http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/102801443)

A short tour of some of the villages and countryside to the North West of Newbury. 

A CYCLE HELMET must be worn. Please note your cycle helmet must be fastened on your head before you take hold of your bike and must remain fastened until after you have racked your bike. 

Run route 
(http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/102803625)

An off road run along well-maintained paths, a canal tow path and the boundary of the Newbury Cricket and Hockey Club.

Aid station

There will be an Aid Station for water as you leave transition for the run route. Competitors are advised to carry their own gels or food if required.

Toilets and refreshments are available in the Leisure Centre.

Refund policy

To qualify for a refund, you will need to contact triathlon@teamkennet.com. The event refund policy is:

Notification of more than 8 weeks - 50% of entry fee

Notification of 2 to 8 weeks - 20% of entry fee

Notification of less than 2 weeks - No return

Please note that once registered there are no transfers. 


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Contact Newbury Triathlon 2024

  • Phone: 01635 41299