On Sunday 9^th June 2019 TRISudbury will be hosting an Adult and Junior Triathlon.

TRISudbury Sprint Distance Triathlon (Adult Event)

400m Swim - 23km Bike - 5km Run

Sunday 9th June 2019

This is a Triathlon England East Region Adult League Event

TRISudbury are hosting the 4th Sudbury Triathlon. The sprint distance triathlon is open to adults and is suited to both novice and experienced competitors alike. Whether competing individually or as a relay team, the friendly atmosphere and family fun filled day will ensure all competitors, volunteers and supporters have a fantastic event.

Starting in the open-air pool at the Great Cornard Sports Centre competitors will complete a 400m swim and then proceed to transition. Please note that swim hats are compulsory for this event as per British Triathlon rules.

Following transition competitors will take on the undulating bike route which heads south through the beautiful Suffolk countryside to the village of Bures. The course then takes a sharp left turn and begins a climb to the very top of Cuckoo Hill. From here, riders will continue following the quiet lanes until they reach a 'T' junction where they will turn left to join the A134, through Newton Green and head back towards Sudbury. Please note that this is a non-drafting event.

The bike route is available here (subject to change): Bike Route (Strava) / Bike Route (youtube)

Finally, the 5km run begins on the school field at Great Cornard Sports Centre and follows a scenic route. It will be one loop finishing back on the school field for a sprint finish. This will be a predominantly flat route.

The run route is available here (subject to change): Run Route

We will have maps available of the courses in the registration area on the day.

Please be aware that the Sudbury Triathlon is run under British Triathlon Competition Rules, a copy of which is available online British Triathlon Competition Rules, please take the time to read through.

All triathletes which cross the finish line will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal for the event. There will be trophies for all age category winners.

Minimum competitor age is 17 as of 31st December 2019.

The age categories will be based on age on 31st December 2019 and split by:

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (M and F).

There will also be trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed male, female, and relay team.

You will receive more detailed information regarding start times and event instructions via e-mail nearer the event date however, as a guide;

Registration and transition will open at 06:15am

Registration and transition will close at 07:20am

Race briefing will be at 07:30am

The first swimmer will start at 08:00am

Entry Pricing:

Earlybird Individual Entry: £35 for BTF and £40 for non-BTF (Early bird entries close on 31st January) 

Standard Individual Entry: £45 for BTF and £50 for non-BTF

Earlybird Relay Team: £50 if all BTF and £55 for non-BTF, all three members get a medal and t-shirt.  (Early bird entries close on 31st January)

Standard Relay Team: £60 if all BTF and £65 for non-BTF, all three members get a medal and t-shirt. 

Enter early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited.

This year TRISudbury have chosed to support Something to look forward to to create 'Project Suffolk'. Please consider raising money for your participation in the Sudbury Traithlon to provide unique gift experiences to people and their families affected by cancer in Suffolk. 

To find out more about this amazing charity, and set up your donation page please visit Something to look forward to - Project Suffolk

TRISudbury Junior Triathlon

Sunday 9th June 2019

TRISudbury are excited to announce that they will be hosting their 2nd Sudbury Junior Triathlon. It is open to competitors age 8 to 16 (age as of 31^st December 2019) and is suited to all abilities. The friendly atmosphere and family fun filled day will ensure all competitors, volunteers and supporters have a fantastic day.

This chip timed event will start with the swim section in the outdoor pool at Great Cornard Sports Centre. After transition competitors will complete the bike section on grass on the school field. The run to finish the event will also be on the school field on grass.

Please see the table below for the relevant British Triathlon distances per age category.

When entering the event and providing an estimated swim time please ensure it is for the relevant distance as per the table above. Age category will be determined by competitors age as of 31st December 2019.

You will receive more detailed information regarding start times and event instructions via email nearer the event date however, as a guide:

Registration and Transition will open at 1:15pm

Registration and Transition will close at 2:20pm

Race briefing will be at 2:30pm

The first swimmer will start at 3:00pm

Entry Pricing:

Standard Individual Entry: £24 for BTF and £25 for non-BTF

This year TRISudbury have chosed to support Something to look forward to to create 'Project Suffolk'. Please consider raising money for your participation in the Sudbury Traithlon to provide unique gift experiences to people and their families affected by cancer in Suffolk. 

To find out more about this amazing charity, and set up your donation page please visit Something to look forward to - Project Suffolk

Laura Stanton-Davis

Event Director

Sudbury Triathlon 2019

TRISudbury

triathlon2019@trisudbury.com