On Sunday 17^th June 2018 TRISudbury will be hosting an Adult and Junior Triathlon.

TRISudbury SPRINT DISTANCE Triathlon (Adult)

400m Swim - 21.5km Bike - 5km Run

Sunday 17th June 2018

TRISudbury are hosting the 3rd 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. The last stretch of 2.4km starts at the roundabout at the end of this road, taking the first left exit it is a fast race back to transition. Please note that this is a non-drafting event.

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

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

Please be aware that the Sudbury Triathlon is run under British Triathlon Federation rules, a copy of which will be available at registration and available online BTF Competition Rules, please take the time to read through.

We will have maps available of the course on the www.trisudbury.com website as well as printed on posters by registration on the day.

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

Minimum competitor age is 17 as of 31st December 2018.

The age categories will be based on age on 17th June 2018 and split by, 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (M and F).

There will also be prizes 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 from 06:15am

Transition will close at 07:40am

Race briefing will be at 07:45am

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 1st March) 

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

Earlybird Relay Team: £50 if all BTF and £55 for non-BTF (Early bird entries close on 1st March) (all three members get a medal and t-shirt) 

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

Enter quick as numbers are limited so make sure you get your entries in early to avoid disappointment.

TRISudbury JUNIOR Triathlon

Sunday 17th June 2018

TRISudbury are excited to announce that they will be hosting their first Sudbury Junior Triathlon. It is open to competitors age 8 to 16 (age as of 31^st Dec 2018) 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 age as of 31st December 2018.

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 1pm

Registration and Transition will close at 1:30pm

Race briefing will be at 1.45pm

The first swimmer will start at 2:00pm

Entry Pricing:

Standard Individual Entry: £14 for BTF and £15 for non-BTF

Event Director

Laura Stanton-Davis