SPRINT EUROPEAN QUALIFIER

We have confirmed with British Triathlon that the Europe Triathlon Sprint Distance Duathlon European Championship Qualifiers will carry over to 2022.

This will be your chance to prove yourself in the heart of Snowdonia and claim a place on the start line for the 2023 Europe Triathlon Sprint Distance Duathlon European Championship. This race entry is open to all British Triathlon Members. You will need to have a valid membership by 5pm, three working days before (Wednesday 8th June). To be eligible for qualification, athletes must have registered their intent to qualify with British Triathlon by 5pm on the Friday before (Friday 10th June).

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Dates

11 Jun 2022

Location

Distances

Sprint

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Routes

Route Description

Starting under the Finish Arch you’ll blast up past the impressive Vivien Quarry, before circling the historic Dinorwig Quarry Hospital. From that impressive viewpoint, taking in Padarn lake and the Snowdon Massif, you'll head back the way you’ve come, diverting towards transition.

Next on to the bike; cycle alongside Snowdon, climbing up the famous Llanberis mountain pass. You’ll first cycle past the historic Dinorwic Slate Quarry and on through Nant Peris; as the climb really starts to burn you’ll be able to distract your mind with the incredible mountains that surround you. Your turning point is the famous Pen y Gwryd Hotel where Hilary and Tenzing trained to take on Mount Everest. There's one final uphill struggle back to the top of Pen y Pass then it's down down down all the way back to Llanberis and transition with views all the way to Anglesey. The section from Nant Peris to Pen y Gwryd and back again is all on closed roads offering a unique opportunity to cycle on the famous pass without traffic passing.

With so much history the final tough 5.8 km run will have loads to keep you motivated as your legs complain. Running on some of the best trails around, you’ll go past Vivian Quarry, and head towards Dinorwic, before taking a short section of road in the direction of Fachwen. You’ll then turn steeply downhill through beautiful forests, with glimpses of Snowdon, past the Quarry Hospital and back along the home straight through the fields and to the finish line where a warm Always Aim High welcome will greet you.

Pricing

Standard Price

Ends: 01/06/2022

£65.99

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Important Information

Minimum Age

In line with British Triathlon Federation rules you must be at least 15 years old to take part in this race.

Registration

Registration for the Sprint Duathlon will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday 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 Llanberis, on the field situated next to the Community Centre - LL55 4UR.

Wave Start Times

The first wave usually starts at 09.30. 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 Times

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. A confirmation of specific cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.

You have a total of 20 minutes to complete your first run.

You have a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete your bike.

You have a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete your second run.

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 information on 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 Sprint Duathlon are:

Individual (for both men and women)

Open - Top 3

Draft Illegal

This Age-Group Major Event will be draft illegal. More information regarding the World Triathlon Age Group Qualifiers can be found on the British Triathlon website.