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Event Details

Upton Triathlon - Saturday 11th July 2009, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire

 

There is the choice of:

  • a standard distance (1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run)
  • a sprint distance (750m swim, 21.5km cycle, 5km run)
  • a relay option for those wanting to take the team approach
  • just coming along to support and joining in the post triathlon party

Here are the 2008 final race day instructions and course map

There will be camping/ caravanning (see 'Accommodation') and free car parking available at the venue.

Location

The venue, Fish Meadow, is situated on the banks of the River Severn and next to the scenic town of Upton-upon-Severn.

Transition area with Upton Pepperpot in background, Upton triathlon, Upton-on-Severn.

The Triathlon Course

Swim: downstream open water swim in the River Severn. A wetsuit is recommended for the swim - and is compulsory if the water temperature is 14°C or less (2007 race day temperature was 16.5°C).

Bike: the new bike route for 2008 follows wide open roads out in the countryside. The standard distance is 2 laps.

Run: a flat 5km circuit; over half of the route is a combination of a quiet, rural lane and private farm tracks. The standard distance is 2 laps.

Click here to download the course map.

The Party

What better way to celebrate the day than party the night away with other like-minded people?

The post triathlon party starts at 7pm and is £15 per person (£10 for under 12 year olds). It includes a 2 course dinner and disco until late with a fully licensed bar. Non-competitors are welcome. Please buy your tickets in advance. 

Enter The Relay

Not sure about doing a whole triathlon? Enter a team of 3 people into either the sprint or the standard distance triathlon. One person completes the swim, the second cycles and then the third does the run. 

2008 Start Times

Registration will be open from 9.30am. The first wave will start at 12:30. 

12:15                     Race briefing – standard distance
Wave 1: 12:30        Standard male vets
Wave 2: 12:45        Standard male junior, youth & senior
Wave 3: 13:00        Standard female (all) and relay
13:10                     Race briefing – sprint distance
Wave 4: 13:20        Sprint male vets
Wave 5: 13:30        Sprint male junior, youth & senior
Wave 6: 13:40        Sprint female (all) and relay

 

 

2008 Entry Fees

Individual entry: Sprint £35; Standard £40

Relay team entry: Sprint £45; Standard £50