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Shropshire Triathlon

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According to 220 Triathlon magazine, Shropshire Triathlon is officially one of the fastest nine triathlons in the UK!  Read the article here.

18 years for Middle distance
Date: Sunday 6th September 2020
Venue: The Mere, Cremorne Gardens, Ellesmere SY12 0PA
Swim: Lake
Middle Distance: 2000m swim - 78k cycle - 20k run
Olympic & Relay: 1500m swim - 39k cycle - 10k run
Sprint & Relay: 750m swim - 25k cycle - 5k run
Minimum Age:

16 years for Sprint and Olympic Relay team members
17 years for Olympic distance individuals

18 years for Middle distance
Entry fees from:

£69.95 Sprint & £74.95 Olympic (non BTF) until 15 August

£74.95 Sprint & £79.95 Olympic (non BTF)15 August onwards

Middle distance - £179 from 31 January 2020
   
Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information (Individual Start Times, Bib Numbers etc) will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event.
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For more information, see the sections below:

UK Triathlon Race Day Social Distancing

All UK Triathlon 2020 events whether swimming pool or open water swims

Social Distancing
Can we please remind you it is each and every person's responsibility to social distance, wherever they are in this country. The same will apply at ALL UK Triathlon events.

Start Format
Instead of mass starts throughout the day for open water events, each competitor will start at 30 second intervals, giving everyone their own individual start time and space. We run this format in all our pool based triathlons and it works perfectly. Pool based events will also probably have slightly longer start intervals than usual, most likely 30 seconds between competitors.
Spectators
We will ask you not to unnecessarily bring spectators to the events to help make social distancing easier for everyone.
Car Parking
Manned car parking will be managed in such a way that vehicles can be parked alternately, leaving a car parking space either side of vehicles as they unload bike/s. Once an entire row is parked and those people have moved away from their vehicles, the remaining spaces will be used to maintain good social distancing and reduce the probability of people exiting their vehicles at the same time.
Registration
Only one competitor will be allowed to register at a time. The queue for registration will be separated by ground stakes to assure a minimum of 2 metre separation. We will provide a sanitising hand station which you must use before entering registration.
Transition (in & out)
Competitors will be sent to consecutive numbered cycle racks so to avoid racking cycles next to each other. There will be a 10 minute time limit for racking your cycle and the same for retrieving your cycle after the event.
Race Brief
Race brief will be available to watch online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk.
There will also be a rolling live race brief at the poolside or lakeside. As competitors will start every 30 seconds, this will prevent groups of people and a 2 metre distancing measure will be in operation.
Finish Line
When you have crossed the finish line, we ask you not to stay in that area for any longer than required. Drinks will be dispensed for you at the finish feed area, please move away as quickly as possible to allow other finishers through.
Results
We will not operate our results screen at the event. Provisional results will be online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk later the same day.
Prize Presentation
Presentations will take place throughout the day, please observe 2 metre social distancing if attending the presentation.

The Event

  • Registration, swim start, transition and finish line all within a stones throw of each other
  • Open water swim in The Mere
  • Shropshire & Welsh countryside bike course
  • Closed to traffic road run course
  • Official event photographer capturing your bike, run & finish
  • 2020 Finishers medal for everyone

If you want to “Tri a Triathlon” or are an experienced Triathlete we have distances & challenges to suit you within this fun & friendly triathlon and are pleased to announce the additions of the Middle Distance to this event.

The Shropshire Triathlon has been held at the fabulous venue of The Mere at Ellesmere since 1992.

In 2019 The Mere in Ellesmere was awarded the Green Flag Award for the sixth year in a row, recognising it as one of the best parks in the world.

Read the full article via Shropshire Live https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2019/07/16/the...

Camping available at https://www.abbeygreenfarmcamping.com/ and http://alderford.com/stay/

Wave Start Times

07.45am Shropshire Middle Distance & Relay
08.30am Shropshire Olympic & Relay
09.15am Shropshire Sprint & Relay

Cut Off Times

Swim 1 hour 15 from the start of the race (1 hour 15 to complete the swim)
Bike 5 hours 15 from the start of the race (4 hours to complete the bike)
Run 8 hours from the start of the race (2.45 hours to complete the run)

More information about your race

Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!

Please click here for Race Day Information 2019

You can use this information as a guide for your 2020 event. Full and up to date 2020 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

Course Maps

Fantastic 39km Olympic Course for the Shropshire Triathlon. Going through the Shropshire & Welsh Countryside.
All Olympic & Olympic Relay competitors complete one full lap.
Mount & Dismount line will be situated just inside Cremorne Gardens.

Shropshire Arena Map

Middle Distance Swim Map

Olympic, Sprint & Relay Swim map.



All Middle & Middle Distance Relay competitors complete two full laps.

Fantastic 78km Middle Distance Course for the Shropshire Triathlon. Going through the Shropshire & Welsh Countryside.
Mount & Dismount line will be situated just inside Cremorne Gardens.
There will be one feed station on the bike course which will be in Ellesmere, by the lake, after your first lap.

The Shropshire Sprint Bike Course.

One full lap of the course for all competitors.
Look our for the high viz signs that say "SPRINT TURN ONLY".
Please follow the "UK TRIATHLON BIKE COURSE" signs all the way around the course.

Results

2019 Results - Click hear for 2019 results

2018 Results



Feedback

Thanks for another brilliantly organised event! I’ve beencompeting in triathlon now for over 25 years and your events are always apleasure to participate in. Your venues, atmosphere at the races, marshals andoverall race satisfaction are second to none.

Keep up the great work and I look forward to getting afew more of your series next year.

Graham Ball

I did theEllesmere tri yesterday

Can you saythank you to all team for me.

Once again abrilliantly organised event .

From thesignage of the short cut from the main road, swift organised distribution of our numbers etc, racking great ,plenty of space, Marshalls inand out of transition, the race brief always thorough, clear and funny atwaters edge, safety guts on the water giving us extra confidence,good matting down no ouchy feet, Marshall on cycle and run brilliant.Mount line clear and precise, and to the guy who amazingly shouts out our namesas we come over the finish line, giving us the extra boost of pride. Thanks also to the safety road crew, and of course to all the guys I've missedout or in the back ground.

UKTRIATHLONnever fail to meet expections.

Well doneever one

See you allat Stratford

MelanieAucott

I would justlike to pass on my thanks to everyone involved for making Sunday a great race.It was a brilliant course and very well organised. The aid stations wereperfectly positioned. The weather didn't dampen our spirits, it was a welcomechange from racing in the heatwave.

I completedthe standard distance in 2016 when it was held in May on a half term weekend.The bike course was very busy with traffic and several crashes so it was arelief to ride the course without that volume of traffic.

Look forwardto returning next year.

Kind regards

EmilyPrice

Reallypleased how well the triathlon went and that you want to come back; I knowscores of triathletes will be pleased too.

Availabilityfor 8th September next year is down to Outdoor Partnerships whomanage the site so hopefully Shaun can confirm with you soon.

Many thanks

PeterDavis

LeisureServices Manager

ShropshireCouncil

We would behappy to have you back as the event was very well organised and the site wasleft in good condition.

I havebooked you in for Sun 8th Sep 2019.

Best wishes

ShaunBurkey

CountryParks & Sites Officer (North)

Shropshire Council

Event Photos

Click here for official event photography

Entry Form

Entries will close on Sunday 23rd August before start lists are finalised or when the event becomes full, whichever is sooner.

Shropshire Triathlon 2020

£179.00

(Price per race entry or per relay team)

Please select your race from the drop down list below. The price will adjust automatically.

Telephone Entry

If you would prefer to enter over the phone please call

01270 842800 and secure your place today!

(Lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9:30am-3:00pm).

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Feedback from 2018

Thanks for another brilliantly organised event! I’ve been competing in triathlon now for over 25 years and your events are always a pleasure to participate in. Your venues, atmosphere at the races, marshalls and overall race satisfaction are second to none.

Keep up the great work and I look forward to getting a few more of your series next year.

Graham Ball

I did the Ellesmere tri yesterday 

Can you say thank you to all team for me.

Once again a brilliantly organised event .

From the signage of the short cut from the main road, swift organised distribution  of our  numbers etc, racking great ,plenty of space,  Marshalls in and out of transition, the race brief always thorough,  clear and funny at waters edge,  safety guts on the water giving us extra  confidence, good matting down no ouchy feet, Marshall on  cycle and run brilliant. Mount line clear and precise, and to the guy who amazingly shouts out our names as we come over the finish line, giving us the extra boost of pride.  Thanks also to the safety road crew, and of course to all the guys I've missed out or in the back ground.

UKTRIATHLON never fail to meet expections.

Well done ever one 

See you all at Stratford

Melanie Aucott

 

I would just like to pass on my thanks to everyone involved for making Sunday a great race. It was a brilliant course and very well organised. The aid stations were perfectly positioned. The weather didn't dampen our spirits, it was a welcome change from racing in the heatwave.

I completed the standard distance in 2016 when it was held in May on a half term weekend. The bike course was very busy with traffic and several crashes so it was a relief to ride the course without that volume of traffic.

Look forward to returning next year.

Kind regards

Emily Price

 

Really pleased how well the triathlon went and that you want to come back; I know scores of triathletes will be pleased too.

Availability for 8th September next year is down to Outdoor Partnerships who manage the site so hopefully Shaun can confirm with you soon.

Many thanks

Peter Davis

Leisure Services Manager

Shropshire Council

 

We would be happy to have you back as the event was very well organised and the site was left in good condition.

I have booked you in for Sun 8th Sep 2019.

Best wishes

Shaun Burkey

Country Parks & Sites Officer (North)

Shropshire Council

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