Key Info - Ultimate Aquathlon
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| Date: | Sunday 14th June 2020 |
| Venue: | Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ |
| Swim: | Lake: (Freshwater lake with no currents and no weed) |
| Starts From: | 10:45am |
| Distances: |
1.2 mile Lake Swim - 6.5 mile Lakeside Run Half - 0.6 mile Lake Swim - 3.25 mile Lakeside Run. |
| Minimum Age: |
16 Years (on race day) Half - 14 Years (on race day) |
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Sale Price Entry fees from: |
Ultimate Aquathlon £44.95 was £54.95 Ultimate Half Aquathlon £34.95 was £44.95 Ultimate Relay Aquathlon £54.95 was £64.95 |
| Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information (Individual Start Times, Bib Numbers etc) will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event. | |
The Event
There are two distances to choose from 1.2 mile Lake Swim - 6.5 mile Lakeside Run or 0.6 mile Lake Swim - 3.25 mile Lakeside Run.
One or two complete laps of Alderford's spring fed lake is the first challenge followed by a two or four lap picturesque lakeside run.
Any ability is welcome and everyone receives a prestigious finishers medal.
There are also awards for overall top three male and female as well as first place male and female in 40+, 50+ and 60+ age groups.
Wetsuits are compulsory for the Ultimate Aquathlon and Relay, but not for the Ultimate Half Aquathlon.
Beginners
Our fun & friendly events are open to everyone and an ideal introduction for beginners to multi sport events. The races offers a supportive environment, with cheering crowds and a fun & relaxed atmosphere meaning everyone enjoys their day, competitors and friends & family alike.
Our distances are very popular with first timers and beginners, with short achievable distances that still offer a challenge.
We can offer lots of support and online beginners advice to help make your event the best it could possibly be for you. As well as a great atmosphere, you are sure to gain a special sense of achievement as you cross the finish line to receive that all important “finishers” medal and confirmation the end result was worth every bit of hard work!
Competitor Race Day Information
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!
Race Day Information 2020 coming soon
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
Ultimate Aquathlon Course
Ultimate Aquathlon notesUltimate Aquathlon Distances:
1.2 mile (2 laps) Lake swim, 6.5 mile (4 laps) Lakeside Run
Ultimate Relay Aquathlon Distances
1.2 mile (2 laps) Lake Swim, 6.5 mile (4 laps) Lakeside Run
Ultimate Half Aquathlon Distances
0.6 mile (1 lap) Lake Swim, 3.25 mile (2 laps) Lakeside Run
- At the completion of each swim lap, leave the water; run approximately 20m and get back into the water to start your next lap
- There will be a drinks station serving water as you exit after each lap
- There will be safety crafts on the water along with a minimum of 10 canoeists
- Water depth between 2 to 3 metres (6 to 10 feet)
- Wetsuits are compulsory for the Ultimate Aquathlon & Relay (1.2 mile swim)
- Your shoe transition will be at the waters edge as you complete your allocated number of laps
