Ashbourne Triathlon

Based at Ashbourne Leisure Centre this is an incredibly scenic Triathlon taking place in the beauty of the Peak District for the cycle leg and the picturesque Tissington trail for the run making the event extremely spectator friendly.

Date

22nd May 2022

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). All disciplines will take place within the grounds of the hall with a mixture of grass and tarmac surface

Location

The event is based at Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 1DR

Distances

• Swim 400m (16 lengths)
• Cycle 17km
• Run 5km

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 but in the meantime we have pulled together some additional information here.  There will also be regular pre-race briefings aimed at novices.

Race facilities

Ashbourne Leisure Centre has ample toilets, full changing facilities, showers and refreshments. There is plenty of parking within the centre of Ashbourne.

Entry Fee

Individual entry (BTF affiliated) = £41

Junior (15-19 BTF affiliated) = £20.50

Junior (15-19 Non BTF affiliated) = £22.50

Individual entry (unaffiliated) = £47

Start times, Pre race details & Race Briefing

TBC – Published 10 days before the event (12th May 2022)

Pre and post race massage

A massage service will be available pre and post race.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to:-
1st 3 overall (men and women)
1st in each 10 year category (if you are a top 3 finisher then you will not be able to claim the AG award)
1st Relay team

Email – events@pma-racing.co.uk