Sandman Standard

The final part of the Adventure Championships and a fitting close - the Sandman has been described as the most beautiful duathlon in the race calendar.

The race starts and ends in one of Anglesey’s most treasured spots, the incredible Newborough Forest, an exclusive 700ha area of woodland adjacent to the world-famous Llanddwyn Beach.

The Sandman is the final part of the Adventure Championships. Enter the Championship and this event is 50% cheaper than if you enter it as a stand-alone race.

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Important Information

Dates

10 Sep 2023

Location

Distances

Standard

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Routes

Run 1 - 5.4km

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Bike - 58.5km

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Run 2 - 10km

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Route Description

Head out for the first time on the rugged trails of Newborough Forest. Running through the trees and down along the sand dunes is both wonderful and gruelling. The last 1.5km is almost entirely on sand giving you your first taste of the beautiful views out to sea and across Llanddwyn Island and the pain of beach running!

Don’t believe the rumours that this Island is flat! There are plenty of climbs and descents on this bike route to keep you on your toes. Starting from transition in the heart of Newborough Forest, climb up to the village of Newborough and take a right. Head round the sweeping bends and fast straights whilst also negotiating the tight village streets before turning left before the famous village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and onto the A5. This historic road takes you flying past traditional villages and green fields, not to mention the RAF Mona air base. Turn left towards the seaside towns of Rhosneigr and Aberffraw, with stunning views of the coast all along the section. Riding through Malltraeth and back towards Newborough, you will descend down the forest road once more to transition ready to get your running shoes on again.

With Newborough Forest once hosting the Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Running Championships it's safe to say the trails on this section are world-class. Running through trees and catching glimpses of the sea and marshland within this forest is just magical if you’re not distracted by how much your legs are now starting to hurt! We don’t make it easy either, repeating the last 1.5km of your first run along the beach - the struggle makes the accomplishment of becoming a Sandman all the more rewarding!

Pricing

Early Bird Price - Adventure Championships Standard (Slateman/Snowman/Sandman)

Ends: 10/10/2022

£178.99
Instalment Plan Available

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Standard Price - Adventure Championships Standard (Slateman/Snowman/Sandman)

Ends: 07/06/2023

£202.99
Instalment Plan Available

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Important Information

Minimum Age

In line with British Triathlon Federation rules, you must be at least 17 years old to take part in this race.

Registration

Registration for the Standard Duathlon will take place on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and before the race on Sunday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Registration is usually located in the main Beach car park in Newborough Forest, LL61 6SG.

Start Time

The Sandman event is affected by the tides, and start times change year on year. Races will always start in the morning and usually start one hour before high tide. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.

Waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.

You'll be able to find out which wave you're in by logging onto the Live Tracker app ahead of the race. Details of this will be emailed to you along with the Final Instructions.

Transition

Transition opens early on the morning of the event and will close approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.

Transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight.

Equipment left in Transition after it closes will be removed and its security cannot be guaranteed.

Cut Off Times

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.

You have a total of 55 minutes to complete your Run 1 and exit transition.
You have a total of 3 hours 5 minutes to complete your bike and exit transition.
You have a total of 1 hours 30 minutes to complete your run.

Timings are subject to change. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available 10 days prior to the race on our website.

Prizes

We hold a prize-giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!

Prize Categories for the Sandman Standard Duathlon are (for both men and women):