Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Sprint Triathlon.

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 23th, 2023. 

This race forms part of Triathlon Scotland’s 2022 National Triathlon Series. In order to place in the series you must be a Core or Ultimate member of Triathlon Scotland on the day of the race.

To find out more about the series, please click here: https://www.triathlonscotland.org/events/national-triathlon-series/

To join Triathlon Scotland, please click here: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/join

The Sprint event involves:

• A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.

• A 20km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (4 laps).

• A 5km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until April 17th. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after April the 1st. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Novice Triathlon.

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 23th, 2023. 

The Novice event involves:

• A 400m (16 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.

• A 10km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (Course = 2 laps).

• A 3km run, which is a single-loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based Triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until April 17th. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after April the 1st. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

Welcome to The Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs Youth Triathlon (15/16yr on 31.12.2023)

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 23th, 2023. 

This race forms part of Triathlon Scotland’s 2023 National Triathlon Series. In order to place in the series you must be a Core or Ultimate member of Triathlon Scotland on the day of the race.

To find out more about the series, please click here: https://www.triathlonscotland.org/events/national-triathlon-series/

To join Triathlon Scotland, please click here: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/join

The Youth event involves:

• A 400m (16 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.

• A 10km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (Course=2 laps).

• A 3km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

On the entry form you will be asked to provide your estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based Triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until April 17th. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

Withdrawals

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after April the 1st. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

Welcome to the Big Bobble Hats Bishopbriggs TriStars 3 Triathlon (13/14yr on 31.12.2023)

The event will take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 23th, 2023.  

The Tristars 3 event involves:

• A 300m (12 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.

• A 5km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (1 lap).

• A 2km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based Triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until April 17th. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after April the 1st. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.

Welcome to the Glasgow Triathlon Club's Bpbriig Bobble Hats TriStars 2 Triathlon (11/12yr on 31.12.2023)

The event is to take place at the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome on Sunday, April the 23th, 2023. 

The Tristars 2 event involves:

• A 200m (8 lengths) swim in the 6 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Leisuredrome car park.

• A 5km cycle on closed roads.  On leaving transition and after a modest initial climb (400m), there is a flat bike loop out into the countryside, returning to transition at the Leisuredrome (1 lap).

• A 2km run, which is a loop along the picturesque towpath of the Forth and Clyde canal coming back to the Leisuredrome for the finish.

It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based Triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until April 17th. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.

Please select the race category being entered: Female category or Open category.

Only people who are female sex at birth are eligible to compete in the Female category. All individuals including transgender people are eligible to compete in the Open category. Responses to this question will enable event organisers to allocate competitors into the correct race category, as required under the British Triathlon Transgender Policy effective 1 January 2023. This can be read here and provides more information regarding race categories and eligibility. 

In the unfortunate event you need to withdraw from the race please let us know at the earliest opportunity since it may be possible to offer the place to another person. Withdrawals up to the 31st of March will receive a 75% refund less the Entry Central fee. No refunds will be provided after April the 1st. Entry exchanges and deferrals are not permitted.