The Formark Hall Triathlon is set set in the beautiful grounds of Foremark Hall. The Georgian Manor house is home to the Repton Preparatory School.
This is the first year of the Foremark triathlon and is aimed at both novice competitors and more experienced athletes. This is an ideal event for those competitors looking at completing their first triathlon, for the more experienced competitors the event should prove to be a very quick course.
You can enter as an individual and complete all three disciplines on your own or consider the relay event with friends or colleagues.
Date
July 8th 2012
What is triathlon?
Triathlon is a multi-discipline event where people compete against the clock and each other. Swimming, cycling and running with no break except for the transition (this is a quick pit stop to change for the next discipline).
Location
Foremarke Hall is located to the south of Derby, and easily reached from both the M6 and M1 using the A50.
The swim
The swim will be 16 lengths in the 25 metre pool.
The bike
The cycle section is a one lap 20K loop around the local countryside, takingin the historic towns of repton and willington.
course map will be available shortly
The Run
The 5K run is all within the grounds of foremarke. This is both on tarmac and off road footpaths.
course map will be available shortly
The individual triathlon
This is open to anyone over the age of 15 (on 31/12/11). You must complete all three disciplines with no outside assistance. Your time will be taken from when you start the swim to when you finish the run.
The relay triathlon
Each member of the team completes one discipline.
The first member swims-400m and runs out to tag the cyclist who then continues on the 20K bike, on their return the cyclist tags the runner who goes on to complete the 5K run to finish the event.
First triathlon?
All you need is a swimming costume or trunks, goggles (not compulsory), a bike (road or mountain bike as long as it is in roadworthy condition),an approved cycle helmet (compulsory) and a pair of trainers.
So go on give it a tri? You will be given full instructions before the event and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
Race facilities
The hall has ample parking with toilets, full changing facilities, showers and refreshments. There will be trade stands including our sponsor's Total Fitness Nottingham and High Five and the opportunity for a pre and post race massage.
Start times
Your start time will be determined by the swim time on your entry form. Please be as accurate as possible so that you will be swimming with people of similar ability with faster competitors setting off later in the day.
Pre and post race massage
A massage service will be available for either before the event or after.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded in
1st in each 5 year age category
1st Relay team.
1st Club / team
All competitors will receive a finishers tee shirt.
race information
race information will be available on the website 1-2 weeks before the event. Any queries relating to the event please contact us
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