Event Information

The DB Max Bradford on Avon Open Water Big Swim will be held in the idyllic market town of Bradford on Avon – the same venue as the highly popular Bradford on Avon Triathlon 2010.

The event will comprise:
• An open water swim clinic.
• DB Max BIG Swims – 750m / 1500m / 3.8km
• DB Max BIG Swim Aquathlon 750m / 1500m / 3.8km swim plus a 5k or 10k run.

The swims will be accurately measured and chip timed and competitors will require a wetsuit. The run route for the aquathlons will be flat, measured and marked 5km run along the canal tow-path (2 laps for the 10k). The runs will finish under the shadow of the historic Tithe Barn.

The event venue is the The Bradford and Avon Canoe and Rowing Club in Barton Farm Country Park. The park is well sign posted and is located off the B3109 on the edge of the historic town of Bradford on Avon. Ample parking is available at the nearby railway station (postcode BA15 1DF).
• Chip timing including splits and results screen.
• Water safety cover.
• SIS drink station.
• Post-race BBQ at the Lock Inn.

High quality long sleeve T-shirts and hoodies with the series logo are available on a pre-order basis at £15 & £27 respectively.

Race Date
Sunday 8th August
(Vobster Quay Event – Saturday 21st August)

Race Distances
• DB Max BIG Swims – 750m / 1500m / 3.8km
• DB Max BIG Swim Aquathlon 750m / 1500m / 3.8km swim plus a 5k or 10k run.

Race Start
BIG Swim and Aquathlon: 13:00
Open Water Swim Clinic: 9:15 to 10:45

Race Entry Online entry price:
• BIG Swim 750m / 1500m – £10 BTF, £12 Unnattached.
• BIG Swim 3.8k – £14 BTF, £16 Unnattached.
• BIG Swim Aquathlon 750m / 1500m – £16 BTF, £18 Unnattached. • BIG Swim Aquathlon 3.8km – £18 BTF, £20 Unnattached.
• Open Water Swim Clinic – £10 BTF, £12 Unnattached.

£3.00 additional fee for on the day entries (not available for swim clinic).

£2.50 discount refunded on the day if you book the swim clinic and any other event.

Registration & Briefing Instructions
Registration and Day Entry: 11:15 to 12:30
Briefing Times: Five minutes prior to race start.
Race numbers and timing chips will be collected from the registration desk on race day. Details of allocated bib numbers will be available online prior to the event and will also be displayed in the registration area at the venue.
BTF members must show a valid BTF licence at registration or purchase a day licence (£3).
Competitors must attend the race briefing on the day. Information on the course and rules relative to competitor safety will be outlined, as well as important BTF information. Please also take the time to read the BTF Rules.
Competitors may not race with somebody else’s number and must not fold bib numbers.

Timing Transponders
Please attach the timing transponder (MYLAPS ProChip) firmly to your left ankle with the strap provided (chip fitting instructions). This will ensure that all finish results (as well as splits) are collected by the system. Timing chips will be collected in the finish funnel or marquee immediately at the end of the race.
Please return your timing chip as soon as you finish (even if you do not complete your race). Lost and unreturned timing chips will be invoiced at £75 each.

The DB Max event team look forward to welcoming you to Bradford on Avon on race day.

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